Christopher Harry SUV Purchase Sparks Debate
Prince Harry's recent SUV purchase raises environmental concerns, drawing criticism from climate activists and the public.
Category : Climate Action
Danube and Rhine Record Lows Hit Energy, Shipping, Tourism
Record-low Danube and Rhine water levels disrupt nuclear power, shipping, and tourism across Europe, exposing WWII bombs and mammoth bones.
France's Largest Peacetime Evacuation as Wildfires Rage
More than 220,000 people evacuated across France as wildfires approach Bordeaux, causing the biggest peacetime evacuation in French history. Guardian correspondent reports from the scene.
Rainclouds travel farther due to climate crisis
Warmer air holds more water vapour, causing raindrops to travel 50-80 km farther than 35 years ago, with implications for water security.
Merz reads papal AI encyclical on holiday amid political crisis
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, facing record low popularity, is reading Pope Leo's AI encyclical 'Magnifica humanitas' on his summer break, reflecting his focus on AI ethics and political challenges.
Wildfires in France and Spain smash records, 330,000 evacuated
Hellish infernos in France and Spain have caused deaths, 330,000 evacuations, and record-breaking burned areas, with no relief in sight as Europe faces its fourth heatwave.
EU fire weather severity breaks records as wildfires rage
Fire weather severity in the EU is 43% above the 20-year average, with 435,000 hectares burned so far this year, as firefighters battle blazes across the Mediterranean.
Iwan Rheon: BBC's The Rapture aims to spark climate reflection
Iwan Rheon says BBC's climate change thriller The Rapture, set in a 42°C Wales, aims to make viewers reflect on the world. Starring Ruth Madeley, the series explores faith, trauma, and psychic powers.
UK heat deaths nearly double to 2,877 in May-June 2026
An estimated 2,877 people died from extreme heat in May and June 2026, almost double the 1,504 deaths in 2025. The UKHSA warns of record heat deaths if further heatwaves occur.
Labor pushes datacentre energy rules despite QLD, NT opposition
Federal Labor will proceed with mandating renewable energy and water usage rules for datacentres, despite Queensland and the NT rejecting the plan. S&P warns electricity bills could skyrocket as AI power demand surges.
Organic eggs twice as bad for climate as caged eggs
Switching UK egg production to organic free-range would emit 2,316,000 tonnes CO2e, vs 1,184,000 for caged systems, study finds.
Canada wildfires: calls for national agency grow
With over 900 wildfires burning, Canada is the only G7 country without a national emergency agency. Officials urge creation of a federal wildfire strategy after record-breaking seasons.
Caribbean faces £40bn climate damage; Hurricane Melissa costs $9.7bn
Caribbean nations suffered $53.2bn in climate-fuelled disaster damage from 2000-2024, with Hurricane Melissa alone costing Jamaica $9.7bn, according to ODI Global research.
RHS may move hydrangeas north due to heat
Hydrangeas become the plant most frequently reported as suffering in heat, with inquiries tripling since 2023. RHS considers moving collections from Wisley to northern gardens.
Half of England officially in drought as July driest
Half of England is officially in drought after a flash drought caused by low rainfall and high temperatures, with seven regions affected.
Sanchez: 12 Hours Decisive as Heat Fuels Madrid Wildfires
Spain's PM warns the next 12 hours are critical as extreme heat drives wildfires near Madrid, with temperatures forecast to hit 44°C and multiple blazes burning across Europe.
Iberian frontline shows Europe's climate emergency impossible to deny
Europe's fastest-heating continent status is evident in Spain and Portugal, with wildfires and floods becoming annual fixtures, as reported by a decade-long correspondent.
Spain faces 'complex' three days as heatwave risks reigniting wildfires
Spain and France brace for a heatwave with temperatures up to 40°C, threatening to reignite wildfires. Two firefighters died in Crete. EU pledges solidarity.
London drought: Impacts on people, wildlife as hosepipe ban continues
The Environment Agency declares a 'flash drought' for London and seven other regions amid the fourth heatwave of the year, with hosepipe bans in place.
London drought declared with 'long-lasting impacts' warning
The Environment Agency has declared a drought in London and six other areas of England due to a flash drought, with July set to be the driest month on record, prompting warnings of long-lasting impacts.
Sargassum blooms may become self-sustaining, study finds
Sargassum seaweed blooms, which have plagued Caribbean and Gulf coasts since 2011, may have entered a self-sustaining cycle, feeding their own expansion, according to new research from Georgia Tech.
Met Office warns of 'very high' wildfire risk as London hits 35C
London faces 'very high' wildfire risk as temperatures reach 35C, with Met Office map showing exceptional danger in Kent and amber heat-health alert issued.
Heatwaves Signal Dire Future for Europe and North America
Intense heatwaves across Europe and North America reveal the alarming trajectory of climate change, with record-breaking temperatures and widespread impacts.
Unprecedented rains devastate Asia as climate crisis fuels floods
Torrential rains and flash floods have killed at least 31 in Afghanistan and caused widespread destruction across Asia, with scientists linking the extreme weather to climate change.
Godzilla El Niño could bring hottest year on record
Earth keeps getting hotter. Experts fear 'Godzilla' El Niño could raise global temperatures by up to 3.6C, posing a huge threat amid the climate crisis.
Climate alarm blaring from every direction, UN chief warns
The UN's climate chief Simon Stiell warns that climate-driven disasters are reaching nightmare proportions, with costs spiraling to national emergency levels globally.
Wildfires in France and Spain Force Evacuation of Nearly 4,000
Nearly 4,000 people evacuated from tourist sites near Bordeaux as wildfires rage in France and Spain, with winds and extreme heat threatening containment efforts.
Noise pollution linked to Parkinson's: new study
New research links road noise to Parkinson's disease, adding to evidence of serious health impacts. Study of 3 million Danes shows 3% risk increase per 11.5dB. Noise pollution causes 66,000 early deaths yearly in Europe.
15 water saving tips for Londoners amid dry spell
London faces high water demand amid prolonged dry weather. Thames Water activates Level 1 drought plan. Practical tips to save water and capture rainwater.
Net zero could save 44,000 London lives, boost economy £2.2bn
New report estimates 44,000 fewer premature deaths and £2.2bn economic boost for London by 2050 if net zero targets are met, with benefits concentrated due to high pollution levels.
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