Nepal-Tibet floods: 360 dead, 1,300 missing, climate risks loom
At least 360 people are dead and over 1,300 missing after flash floods in Nepal and Tibet. The Guardian urges urgent aid and long-term climate adaptation.
Category : Climate Action
UK wildfires: minister vows bold climate action
Environment Secretary Angela Eagle says the UK must adapt to climate change after wildfires and drought, announcing £100m for fire response and £65m for farmers.
Nepal-Tibet floods: 165 dead, 1,000 missing after glacial collapse
A glacial collapse in the Himalayas triggered flash floods that killed at least 165 people and left over 1,000 missing in Nepal and Tibet, officials say.
French Sunday: The Secret to a Healthier, Happier Life?
A new theory suggests the French Sunday—a complete day of rest—could be the secret to a healthier, happier life, and to dreading Monday less.
North Sea oil: dwindling reserves, enduring political symbol
North Sea oil output has fallen to 15% of its peak by 2030, yet it remains a potent political symbol, fueling debates over energy security and climate policy in the UK.
Onshore windfarm applications in England hit 10-year high
Onshore windfarm applications in England reached a 10-year high, with about 45 plans submitted in the year to March, following Labour's lifting of the de facto ban.
London's Ulez success faces global caution amid misinformation
London's Ulez cut pollution and improved children's lung health, but global cities hesitate to follow due to misinformation, political pressure, and vested interests, despite proven benefits.
Gironde wildfire: centuries of land use and climate change fuel blaze
The Gironde fire, France's worst in 80 years, burned 42,000 hectares, forced 220,000 evacuations, and was fueled by a 19th-century pine monoculture and climate change, scientists say.
Wildfires set off WWII bombs across Europe
Intense wildfires across Europe are detonating unexploded WWII and WWI bombs in France, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, exposing a lethal legacy as climate change intensifies.
US Ocean Carbon Removal Research at Risk as Trump Halts Funding
Trump's federal funding cuts threaten US ocean carbon removal research, including LOC-NESS trials in the Gulf of Maine testing alkalinity enhancement to boost CO2 absorption, while European funding offers a glimmer of hope.
Guardian's Thalia Juarez Named Outrider Fellow for 2026-2027
Guardian photo editor Thalia Juarez has been selected as the Outrider Foundation's 2026-2027 visual reporting fellow for the third time, supporting her climate photojournalism across the US.
UN's Mixed Message on Global Heating: Urgent Action vs. Fossil Fuel Expansion
The UN's latest climate report warns of accelerating global heating, yet its own operations and member states continue to expand fossil fuel production, creating a contradictory message.
ULEZ linked to improved lung growth in London children
A major study finds London's ULEZ improved children's lung growth, with FEV1 catching up to Luton's levels within five years.
AI and Satellites Transform Wildfire Detection
New FireSat satellites and AI cameras detect wildfires early, helping firefighters contain blazes before they spread, as seen in Spokane and California.
UK Water Industry Drought Amid Record Heat
Britain faces its worst drought in decades as record temperatures and low rainfall strain water supplies, prompting hosepipe bans and warnings of further restrictions.
Europe's farmers face 'unprecedented crisis' as drought devastates harvests
European farmers are in an 'unprecedented' crisis as drought and heatwaves slash harvests, with French maize down 35% and Italian losses over €3bn.
Khan: Heathrow expansion may wipe out air quality progress
Sadiq Khan and TfL warn Heathrow's third runway relies on outdated 2015 data, could add 22 million car trips yearly, and undermine air quality gains.
Next UK Solar Eclipses: Dates and Visibility
The next UK solar eclipse is a partial eclipse on March 29, 2025, visible across the country, with the next total eclipse not until 2090.
Will Consumerism Fill Up the Planet? Readers Debate
As consumer capitalism grows, readers question if Earth will run out of space for all the stuff we create, exploring the physical limits of our planet.
Wildfires Hit Salamis and Belgian High Fens
Wildfires on Salamis and in Belgium's High Fens forced evacuations and burned hundreds of hectares, with helicopters deployed to fight the blazes.
Reform UK Blames Mass Immigration for Hosepipe Ban
Reform UK claims mass immigration caused hosepipe bans affecting millions in England and Wales, urging scrapped water targets and new reservoirs.
Prince William Thanks Firefighters Amid UK Wildfires
Prince William thanked emergency services for battling UK wildfires, expressing condolences for those who lost homes, as 19 homes were destroyed in Stourbridge.
Khan Warns Burnham: Don't Slow Down on Net Zero
London Mayor Sadiq Khan urges PM Andy Burnham to reassure on net zero, citing heatwaves and wildfires, amid concerns over oil and gas policies and EV target consultations.
London Forecast: Four Days of Rain After Record Heatwave
London is set for four days of rain starting Sunday, August 23, ending a dry spell after the hottest day of the year hit 38.1C in Kew Gardens.
Croydon Retailers Back GPS Tags for Shoplifters
Croydon businesses support a GPS-tagging pilot for persistent shoplifters, citing rising thefts and a lack of faith in police response.
Fossil Study: CO2 Emissions Will Wither Forests, Not Green Planet
Fossil leaf analysis from 56m years ago reveals that high CO2 levels caused forest collapse, countering claims that fossil fuel pollution greens the planet.
UK Records Hottest Day of 2022 as Europe Swelters in Extreme Heat
The UK recorded its hottest day of the year, with temperatures reaching 38.1C in London's Kew Gardens, as a heatwave across Europe triggered wildfires, evacuations, and warnings of worse to come.
Havering Council scraps climate emergency amid hottest summer
Havering Council, London's only Reform UK council, has cancelled its climate emergency declaration, citing taxpayer costs, as the capital experiences its warmest day ever.
Trump administration pulls support for Arctic Report Card
The Trump administration has withdrawn NOAA support for the Arctic Report Card, an annual climate report, affecting 2026 coordination.
Proposed Florida Datacenter Could Harm Everglades, Experts Warn
A proposed 600MW datacenter in Palm Beach County could increase water temperatures and fuel toxic algal blooms, threatening Everglades restoration, experts warn.
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