17 Best Places in London to Stay Cool in the Heatwave
London faces a scorching heatwave with temps near 40°C. Discover the city's chilliest spots, from icy rinks and air-conditioned museums to shaded woodlands and cool lidos.
Category : Climate Action
London heatwave: Met Office red warning, 40C expected
The Met Office has upgraded its heat health warning to red for Wednesday and Thursday, with temperatures forecast to reach 40C in London and other parts of England.
Join MyLondon's Big Digital Clean Up to lower your carbon footprint
MyLondon launches 'Big Digital Clean Up' during London Climate Action Week, urging residents to delete old emails and photos to reduce digital carbon footprint from data centres.
Grand Canyon Heat Warning After Three Hiker Deaths
Extreme heat warning issued for Grand Canyon as temperatures may reach 112°F. Three hikers died in heat-related incidents on Kaibab Trail last week, NPS reports.
Slug Sleuth: AI Tool Predicts Pests, Cuts Pesticide Use
A new AI-powered tool called Slug Sleuth helps English farmers predict slug infestations, potentially reducing pesticide use by up to 50% and saving millions annually.
UN warns of global hunger crisis as 'super El Niño' looms
El Niño conditions have formed in the Pacific, with a 63% chance of being very strong. UN agencies issue a joint appeal for $202 million to avert a hunger crisis.
UK Braces for Record-Breaking 38C Heatwave This Week
The Met Office warns of record-breaking 38C heat in the UK from Monday to Thursday, with health alerts for vulnerable people due to extreme humidity.
France Heatwave: Red Alerts, Alcohol Bans, Events Cancelled
France places over a third of departments under red heat alert, cancels outdoor sports, restricts alcohol at Fête de la Musique, as temperatures forecast to exceed 40C, with 53 million people affected.
UK temperatures to hit 37C with extreme heat warning
The UK is set to see temperatures of up to 37C this week after the Met Office issued extreme heat warnings, with amber health alerts for Monday and Tuesday across multiple regions.
Simple ways to keep your home warm in winter without breaking the bank
Draught-proofing, heating the person, and using reverse-cycle air conditioners can save up to 25% on heating costs. Simple tricks like bubble wrap on windows and door snakes help retain warmth.
Tory byelection win boosts Badenoch's net zero stance
Kemi Badenoch's Conservatives win Aberdeen South byelection with 15% swing, citing pro-North Sea oil drilling as decisive, providing evidence that abandoning net zero by 2050 resonates with voters.
EU water law rewrite to fast-track mines in dry regions
Exclusive: European Commission plans to revise the Water Framework Directive to accelerate critical mineral mines, many in water-stressed areas, sparking environmental concerns.
Mine water heat used to store wine at Lanchester Wines
Lanchester Wines uses heat from a disused coalmine to maintain wine storage temperatures, cutting heating bills by 35%. With 23,000 flooded mines in the UK, potential is huge.
Mongolia's Permafrost Melt: Climate Crisis Reshapes Ecosystem
Climate breakdown is rapidly warming Mongolia, causing permafrost to thaw and transforming fragile ecosystems, affecting herders and wildlife.
Inside the Bold Mission to Refreeze Arctic Sea Ice
Damian Carrington reports on the Real Ice project in Canada, testing if pumping seawater onto Arctic ice can slow melting amid the climate crisis.
Guardian's 2026 Climate Forum: Practical Solutions for Planet
Join experts and activists at the Guardian's environment forum on 20 Oct 2026 for practical climate action. Learn to start groups, launch campaigns, and more.
Solar geoengineering does not buy time: scientists warn
Leading climate scientists argue that solar geoengineering is a dangerous diversion from decarbonisation, with risks of termination shock and lack of governance.
Rural Michigan residents rally against Stargate data center
Protesters in rural Michigan oppose a $7 billion data center, citing potential rate hikes and water risks. The project is fast-tracked by DTE Energy.
Western Europe Faces Second Heatwave; France Under Warning
More than half of France is under severe weather warning as temperatures exceed 40C. Macron urges vigilance; a man died near Paris. Spain and Germany also affected.
World Cup Matches Played in Severe Heat, Analysis Finds
Two World Cup matches were played at severe heat levels that a players' union said should trigger delays, a Guardian analysis found, with six games total facing extreme conditions.
Amber extreme heat warning issued for England and Wales
The Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning for southern England and south-east Wales, with temperatures expected to reach 34C on Monday and Tuesday.
UK Migrant Waders Face Arctic Climate Challenges
Warmer Arctic winters and springs dry up wetlands, affecting migrant waders like bar-tailed godwits. BTO reports a good year but warns of climate impacts on breeding success.
Bold Plan to Refreeze Arctic Shows Early Promise
Madeleine Finlay and Damian Carrington discuss an audacious project to refreeze Arctic sea ice, its costs, and potential to combat the climate crisis.
Nigeria's 'Happy City' Ayetoro vanishing beneath waves
More than half of Ayetoro, a Christian utopia founded in the 1940s, has been lost to the Atlantic Ocean. Residents face mounting debts, lost livelihoods, and an uncertain future as coastal erosion accelerates.
Brush Fire Near Miami Sends Smoke Over Neighborhood
A brush fire near Interstate 75 in western Miami sent thick smoke over a neighborhood on June 16. Drone footage captured flames near homes as residents watched and hoped for rain.
Tropical Storm Arthur Floods Gulf Coast
The first Atlantic hurricane season storm, Arthur, drenches Texas and Louisiana with heavy rain, risking dangerous flash floods and coastal flooding.
Ocean Fever: Climate Change Buffer Strains, Scientists Lose Track
Marine heatwaves have tripled since the 1990s. The ocean's ability to buffer climate change is failing, and monitoring systems are being shut down, threatening our ability to track changes.
Rising Temperatures May Increase River 'Whiplash' Flood Risk
A new study warns that climate change could cause rapid shifts between floods and droughts, challenging current water management strategies.
Earth's Black Box Climate Recorder in Tasmania
An 'Earth's Black Box' is being constructed in Tasmania to record climate data and humanity's response to the climate crisis, serving as an unbiased chronicle for future civilizations.
Sydney's Warmest June Streak in 100+ Years
Sydney recorded its 10th consecutive June day above 20°C, breaking a record from 1919. The unusual heat is linked to a high-pressure system and global warming.
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