Extreme heat becomes sport's new normal in UK
As Britain swelters in a heatwave, sports events adapt with cooling measures while fans and players face the new reality of competing in extreme temperatures.
Category : Climate Action
Heatwave to Bring 40C to Germany and Poland
Temperatures are forecast to reach 40C in Germany and Poland this weekend, while the Austrian Grand Prix declares a heat hazard. Severe storms also hit Russia and China.
UK grid warns again over power supplies in heatwave
Great Britain's National Energy System Operator (Neso) issued a second warning this week, asking for extra electricity on Friday evening due to tight margins caused by extreme heat and high demand from air conditioning and fans.
Spain wildfire in Huesca burns 1,000 hectares
Military firefighters in Spain battled a wildfire near Tamarite de Litera, Huesca, that scorched at least 1,000 hectares, prompting evacuations and a level 2 emergency.
UK June Heat Record Broken for Third Day as Officials Urge Action
The UK's highest June temperature record was broken for the third day in a row, reaching 37.1C. Officials warn of deaths and urge stronger climate adaptation measures.
European Heat Adaptation Lessons for UK Cities
European cities like Paris and Vienna are implementing innovative heat adaptation measures, offering valuable lessons for UK cities facing rising temperatures.
Heatwave hits low-income families and women hardest
Record-breaking heatwave across western Europe exacerbates socioeconomic divides, with low-income families and women bearing the brunt due to lack of adaptation measures.
UK Breaks Hottest June Day Record for Third Day in a Row
The UK has set a new provisional record for the hottest June day for the third time this week, with 36.9°C recorded at Wattisham, Suffolk, according to the Met Office.
London Pavements Hit 57°C Amid Extreme Heatwave
London pavements hit 57°C as Greenpeace tests reveal extreme heat across the capital, with a public health emergency declared and calls for urgent action.
UK heatwave: Red warning, record 36.7C, pavements at 57C
The UK endures a fourth day of extreme heat with a red warning, record 36.7C in Somerset, and London pavements reaching 57C, causing emergencies and travel chaos.
Ben Jennings on carbon capture – cartoon
Ben Jennings cartoon satirises carbon capture as a costly, ineffective solution that lets polluters off the hook.
Why UK schools become heat traps in hot weather
UK schools recorded temperatures over 40°C this week, with 68% of 80 schools surveyed reporting overheating. Poor design, single glazing, and tarmac playgrounds create heat traps, harming learning and safety.
Sadiq Khan unveils London heat plan inspired by US cities
Mayor Sadiq Khan launches 'Heat Ready London' plan to combat extreme heat, inspired by Phoenix and Los Angeles, as 1,300 schools and 60 hospitals face overheating risks.
UK heatwave feels worse due to high humidity
High humidity makes UK's record-breaking June heatwave feel like 41C, posing greater health risks than the drier 40.3C July 2022 heatwave.
PNG at risk of food shortages due to El Niño frost and drought
Oxfam warns up to 3 million people in Papua New Guinea could face food shortages as El Niño causes frost and drought, destroying crops in the Highlands.
Polanski and unions warn Burnham on climate backsliding
Green party leader Zack Polanski warns Andy Burnham that watering down climate commitments would be a moral and political failure, as unions urge no new North Sea drilling.
UK Hits 36.4C in Hottest June Day as Heatwave Grips Europe
The UK recorded its hottest June day ever at 36.4C in Yeovilton, Somerset, as a climate-driven heatwave scorches Europe, with scientists estimating temperatures are 2-4C higher due to fossil fuel pollution.
Europe Heatwave: Record Temps Trigger Health Alerts
Europe's heatwave sets new temperature records, with the UK, Italy, and France issuing health warnings as mercury soars past 40°C in multiple regions.
Diver killed, another missing in Biarritz cliff collapse
At least one diver died and another is missing after a cliff collapse in Biarritz, France, triggered a massive wave. The 2,000-tonne cliff fell into the Atlantic during a heatwave.
London's first heat plan: 37 measures to tackle rising temperatures
Mayor Sadiq Khan launches Heat Ready London, the capital's first heat plan, with 37 focus areas including expanded public drinking water and blue spaces to protect Londoners from rising temperatures.
Europe Scorches Under June Heat Dome as Records Fall
Western Europe bakes under a heat dome, with France recording its hottest day ever and the UK breaking its June temperature record amid climate breakdown.
Extreme heat conference cancelled due to extreme heat
A London conference on extreme heat was cancelled due to a red heat warning as temperatures hit 35.7C in Surrey, breaking the 1976 record.
UK breaks June temperature record as Europe heatwave risks lives
The UK recorded its hottest June day ever at 35.7°C in Surrey, surpassing previous records from 1957 and 1976, as a rare red extreme heat warning is issued by the Met Office.
City of London workers describe 'unbearable' heatwave conditions
Workers in the City of London, the capital's hottest area, say heatwaves are becoming 'unbearable' due to tall buildings trapping heat and lack of green space.
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HCLTech and Neste AI deal for renewable fuels
HCLTech has secured a multi-year AI transformation deal with Neste to enhance renewable fuels production efficiency and sustainability.
UK faces regular 40°C super heatwaves, meteorologist warns
A senior meteorologist warns that 40°C temperatures will soon become the new normal for the UK, as the country experiences its second major heatwave of the year, causing school closures and transport disruption.
UK Heatwave: Infrastructure Struggles as Temperatures Soar
Temperatures hit 34.6C in Surrey, with warnings of 39C by Thursday, as UN chief says London is 'cooking'. Schools close, rail services reduced, and hospitals cancel appointments.
Alps and Pyrenees Could Be Natural Hydrogen Sources
Research shows the Alps and Pyrenees could host natural hydrogen, a key clean fuel. The Baetic mountains are less promising due to faster uplift.
Paris heatwave strategy: alcohol bans, cool islands, lessons for Europe
Paris implements alcohol bans, cool islands, and 24-hour parks during red heatwave alert. France's four-level system, adopted after 2003's deadly heatwave, offers a model for Europe.
UK Heatwave: Red Extreme Heat Warning, 40°C Expected
The UK faces its hottest June on record as a rare red extreme heat warning comes into force, with temperatures potentially reaching 40°C. Hundreds of schools close, transport disrupted, and hosepipe bans imposed.
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