Trump admin wins appeal on national parks drilling
A federal appeals court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing oil and gas drilling in national parks, reversing a lower court's ban.
Category : Climate Action
Wildfires Sweep Across France: Thousands Evacuated
Massive wildfires in southern France force over 10,000 evacuations, destroy thousands of hectares, and threaten homes as firefighters battle blazes.
UK Dawn Chorus Changed Drastically Over 50 Years
A 50-year audio archive shows UK's dawn chorus has transformed, with fewer songbirds and altered soundscapes due to climate change and habitat loss.
Weatherwatch: How Thunder Is Made
Thunder is caused by lightning rapidly heating the air to 30,000°C, creating a shockwave that becomes a sound wave. The rumble comes from different distances along the lightning bolt.
Trump's Climate Stance Could Spur Global Action
Donald Trump's extreme climate denial may backfire, galvanizing global efforts to combat the climate crisis, as per First Dog on the Moon.
US heatwave 'virtually impossible' without climate crisis
A new analysis finds the US heatwave would be 'virtually impossible' without climate change, threatening 250th anniversary events and World Cup matches this weekend.
Europe heatwave breaks June records, UK 37.7C, Germany 41.7C
Europe's heatwave broke June records: UK hit 37.7C, Germany 41.7C all-time high. Tropical nights widespread. China faces 47C. High-pressure system drives extreme heat.
Wildfires rage in France and Spain after record heatwave
Numerous wildfires are raging across parts of France and Spain after record temperatures caused dry conditions and worsening drought. Two thousand firefighters battled blazes on France's Mediterranean coast, while Spain deployed over 100 personnel in Arag
Cleaner clouds may slow global heating, study finds
Falling dust levels make clouds more reflective, offsetting about a quarter of heating from other changes, according to a new study.
Floating lab to study Arctic life before climate change alters it
A new expedition led by the Tara Ocean Foundation will send a floating lab into the Arctic ice to discover species before climate change and pollution transform the region.
Côte d'Ivoire Floods Kill 59 Amid West Africa Torrential Rains
At least 59 people have died in Côte d'Ivoire since May due to floods and landslides, with Ghana reporting 13 deaths and heavy rains hitting Benin, Togo, and Nigeria.
US braces for record-breaking summer heatwave
More than 100 million Americans face record-breaking heat as El Niño intensifies, with temperatures exceeding 115°F and increased wildfire and drought risks across the country.
Brutal Heatwave Scorches Eastern US Ahead of July 4 Weekend
A dangerous heatwave is intensifying across the central and eastern US, with heat index values up to 115F expected through the Fourth of July weekend, breaking temperature records.
Trump's Iran Attack May Have Boosted Renewables
A heatwave kills over 1,300 in Europe, while Trump's Iran attack and Hormuz blockade spur renewable energy growth, with solar overtaking coal globally.
Rising seas threaten Jamestown's historic site
Jamestown, Virginia, the first permanent English settlement in North America, faces severe flooding from rising sea levels, threatening archaeological artifacts and historical structures.
London weekend heatwave: BBC and Met Office predict 29C
London set for another hot weekend with BBC and Met Office predicting highs of 27-29C. Climate change cited as cause amid record June temperatures.
Climate change could cost London £15bn a year by 2050
Climate change impacts could cost London up to £15 billion annually by 2050 unless governments take drastic action, warns Central London Forward report.
AI Datacentres Threaten Water Supply, Readers Warn
Readers respond to Erin Brockovich's battle against AI datacentres, warning of massive water and electricity consumption, and urging regulations to protect clean water resources.
Loch Ness hydropower project threatens ancient woodland
The Loch Kemp hydropower scheme will damage protected ancient woodland and could drive Loch Ness salmon to extinction, warns Neil Mackenzie.
Europe Heatwave, Venezuela Quake: Guardian Weekly 3 July
Europe sweltered through its worst heatwave on record affecting 150 million. This Guardian Weekly edition explores unpreparedness, adaptations, and Venezuela's twin earthquakes.
UK heat health alert issued for large parts of England
A yellow heat health alert has been issued for parts of England from July 4 to July 8, warning of increased risk to life for vulnerable people and potential water-related incidents.
Ocean temps hit record high for June, EU warns
Ocean surface temperatures on 21 June surpassed records set in 2023 and 2024, Copernicus reports, warning of impacts on weather, climate and marine life.
Gutweed at Charmouth Reveals Water Pollution Story
At Charmouth beach in Dorset, bright green gutweed thriving near the River Char indicates nutrient pollution from sewage and agricultural runoff, as the seaweed's artificial growth maps water contamination.
Bird Flu in Australia: Poultry Impact and Egg Prices
The arrival of bird flu in Australia threatens poultry farms and could lead to egg shortages and higher prices, experts warn.
Why three London councils haven't declared climate emergency
Bexley, Bromley and City of London have not declared a climate emergency, focusing on action over rhetoric. Bromley cut emissions 55% since 2018; Bexley lags on scorecard.
Australia's next summer likely to break heat records
A warm winter start in Australia, driven by global heating, suggests a high likelihood of record-breaking heat, drought, and bushfire danger next summer, according to forecasters.
CSIRO: Dams could have cut Lismore floods by 2 metres
A CSIRO report finds 10 new detention dams could have reduced 2022 NSW flood levels by up to 2.1 metres, but not prevented levee overtopping. Governments have not committed to the measures.
Reform UK chair of Welsh environment committee may undermine scrutiny
Green Alliance warns James Evans, a Reform UK MS who criticized net zero, as chair of Welsh environment committee could undermine ministerial scrutiny and climate progress.
Labour MPs Urge Burnham to Reject Rosebank Oilfield
Scores of Labour MPs call on Andy Burnham to reject the Rosebank oilfield, which could produce 250m tonnes of CO2, arguing it won't cut fuel prices or boost the economy.
Europe braces for another scorching summer
Europe faces another intensely hot summer; journalists across the continent report on causes, impacts, and safety measures. Sign up for the Down to Earth newsletter for environmental insights.
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