Ecological Grief: Mourning Lost Species and Landscapes
As species vanish and coastlines erode, Western culture lacks rituals for ecological grief. Experts call for public mourning to address the emotional toll of environmental loss.
Category : Climate Action
MPs urge UK government to host televised climate briefing
MPs call on UK government to host a televised national climate emergency briefing as the UK swelters in another heatwave, with a 50-minute Chris Packham film outlining threats to security, economy and health.
Gray whales in catastrophic die-off due to climate change
Climate change drives gray whale 'catastrophic mortality event' as population plummets from 20,000 to under 13,000; groups urge relisting under Endangered Species Act.
Will global warming culprits face justice?
A cartoon commentary questions whether those responsible for global warming will ever be held accountable for the climate crisis.
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Spain's deadly wildfires: perfect storm of heat, wind, rural decline
At least 12 died in Almería wildfires amid heatwave. Experts cite dry vegetation, strong winds, and rural depopulation as key factors worsening blazes.
Spain Wildfire Kills 12, 23 Missing, Britons Among Dead
At least 12 dead and 23 missing after fast-spreading wildfire in Almería, Spain; four Britons believed among victims. Firefighters battle blaze amid heatwave.
London's extreme wildfire risk this weekend amid 31C heatwave
London Fire Brigade warns of 'extreme' wildfire risk from July 11-13 as 31C heatwave and freshening winds increase fire spread danger. Public urged to avoid disposable barbecues.
Western Europe's Hottest June on Record
Western Europe recorded its hottest June ever, with temperatures 3°C above average. Wildfires rage in France and Spain, and UK faces third heatwave.
UK grid warns of tight power supplies in heatwave
National Energy System Operator issues notice for extra electricity as households use fans and ACs to cope with extreme temperatures, with no risk to customer supplies.
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US chemical accidents up 51% as Trump rolls back protections
Chemical accidents in the US have increased by at least 51% since 2021, with deaths and injuries up 20%, as the Trump administration dismantles federal disaster management systems, according to a new report by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibi
Michigan island tests wave energy for reliable power
University of Michigan researchers deployed wave energy converters on Beaver Island, Lake Michigan, to provide reliable local power after outages from an ice storm.
Western Europe Heatwave: High 30s, UK Alert
Large parts of western Europe are experiencing extreme heatwave with temperatures in high 30s in Spain and France. UK and Ireland also under warnings.
UK swelters in third heatwave as Europe counts cost of hottest June
Britain expands heat alerts as western Europe experiences hottest June on record, with early estimates suggesting death toll could surpass 20,000 across the continent.
Heatwaves force school closures: parents struggle as UK fails to adapt
A parent's frustration as heatwaves shut schools early, highlighting UK's failure to adapt infrastructure to rising temperatures, with kids losing learning time.
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Estonia tops Yale climate index, UK third, US 27th
Estonia leads Yale's 2024 Environmental Performance Index, with the UK third and the US at 27th. Europe dominates the top 20, but global climate progress remains insufficient.
UK waters hit by extreme marine heatwave, Met Office warns
UK seas are experiencing an extreme marine heatwave with temperatures 2C above average, driven by last month's heat dome. Scientists warn of mass mortality events for marine species.
Datacentres are a ticking time bomb: AI benefits must outweigh costs
Nicki Hutley warns that the datacentre investment boom has profound economic, environmental and social consequences, urging governments to assess whether benefits outweigh costs.
UK June heatwave caused mass sleep deprivation, poll finds
Two-thirds of people struggled to sleep during June heatwave, with 86% of homes too hot, according to YouGov poll for Greenpeace.
Deadly tornadoes and storms kill 15 in China, Xi calls for rescue
Severe storms in China have killed 15 people, with hundreds injured and tens of thousands evacuated. President Xi Jinping urges all-out rescue efforts as tornadoes and landslides hit multiple provinces.
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Big Tech's AI Boom Wrecks Climate Goals
Google and Amazon report rising emissions from AI infrastructure, jeopardizing net-zero pledges. Microsoft likely to follow. Meta scrambles for new revenue amid AI struggles.
Lake Powell Near Record Low as Water Crisis Worsens
Lake Powell, the US's second-largest reservoir, threatens to hit unprecedented lows this year after historically low snowpack failed to raise water levels, intensifying the Colorado River crisis.
Record wildfires in Europe show failure to adapt carries mounting cost
Wildfires in France and Spain have burned over 78,000 hectares by early July, more than double the average, as scientists link extreme heat and wet winters to increased fuel loads, calling for better land management and emissions reductions.
Reader urges water power inclusion in UK renewables mix
A reader criticises the lack of water power (wave, tidal, hydro) in the UK's renewable energy discussion, calling for a resilient low-carbon system alongside wind and solar.
Heatwaves culture war flashpoint as deaths rise, readers warn
Readers respond to George Monbiot, warning that heatwaves are a culture war flashpoint, with data showing 3,676 excess deaths in 1976 heatwave.
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Supermarkets upgrade fridges after heatwave 'meltdown'
Marks & Spencer plans to invest in refrigeration systems that can withstand 45°C after fridges failed during June's extreme heatwave, as UK braces for another hot spell.
Typhoon Maysak kills 2, forces 48,000 evacuations in China
Typhoon Maysak killed two people in Nanning, China, and forced about 48,000 evacuations. Floods affected 55,000 residents, with dam breaches and highest-level emergency response declared.
At least 25 dead in US as record heatwave grips eastern states
At least 25 people have died in the US as a record heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 100°F in over 20 states, continues to scorch the eastern half of the country during the 4 July holiday weekend.
A Place in the Sun review: Exposé of Canary Islands
A new documentary exposes the environmental and social costs of mass tourism in the Canary Islands, revealing a paradise under threat.
Greece installs floating barrier to ward off toxic pufferfish
Greece installs its first floating barrier in Evia to protect swimmers from toxic pufferfish, which have spread due to warming Mediterranean waters.
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Europe heat surge: tropical nights return; Super Typhoon Bavi hits
Europe faces another heat surge with temperatures 10-15C above average, reaching 40C in France and Spain. Tropical nights with lows above 20C pose health risks. Super Typhoon Bavi hits Guam with 178mph winds.
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