How to Keep Cool: Heatwave Tips and Government Actions
Tom Greenhill shares tips on keeping homes cool during Europe's record-breaking heatwave, while Ajit Niranjan reports on government responses across the continent.
Category : Climate Action
Australia's bushfire lessons for UK and Europe wildfires
Australia's century of bushfire knowledge is being tested by worsening fires, offering lessons for the UK and Europe amid deadly wildfires linked to climate change.
Thunderstorms and Hail Strike Europe Amid Record Heatwave
Golf ball-sized hail hit French villages as severe thunderstorms swept Europe amid a heatwave. In Bangladesh, monsoon floods killed 53, with Cox's Bazar evacuated.
Climate change driving deadly flash floods across US
Climate change is causing more heavy rain and flash floods in the US, but infrastructure and regulations lag behind, experts say, citing recent deadly floods.
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NYC air quality plummets as Canadian wildfire smoke drifts south
Mayor Zohran Mamdani urges precautions as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifts into NYC, causing stinging eyes and hazardous air quality. Temperatures soar above 90°F.
Ribena invests £200,000 to breed hardier blackcurrants
The UK blackcurrant harvest is expected to be 10% below average due to extreme weather. Ribena owner Suntory invests £200,000 with growers to develop resilient bushes.
Wildfire smoke hits 109 million Americans
Canadian wildfire smoke affects 109 million people across US midwest, mid-Atlantic and north-east, with hazardous air quality in Chicago and Detroit.
Seven Greek islands declare drought emergencies
Seven Greek islands in the Aegean Sea have declared drought emergencies, with Astypalaia relying solely on bottled water. The government approved €15 million for desalination and water infrastructure.
Climate change supercharged West Africa floods, scientists find
Global heating made deadly floods in West Africa five times more likely, with 23% more intense rainfall, displacing thousands across Ghana, Togo, and Côte d'Ivoire.
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Train crew trapped by flames in Canada wildfire
Video shows train crew near Armstrong, Ontario, engulfed by flames from one of over 100 wildfires. Crew member says 'We're encased in flames now.' Canadian National confirms safe evacuation.
Ontario wildfires: Toronto air quality worst globally
Smoke from over 100 active wildfires in northern Ontario has made Toronto's air quality the worst in the world, with unhealthy air reaching New York and cities across the northeastern US.
World's first community-powered sauna opens in London
A community-powered sauna heated by food waste from a housing estate opens in Poplar, part of a circular urban farming project tackling climate crisis.
Super El Niño forecast could make 2027 hottest year on record
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology warns the current El Niño could become the strongest on record, with climate models predicting sea surface temperature anomalies exceeding 3°C, potentially making 2027 the hottest year.
One in five World Cup matches breached heat warning levels
Guardian analysis finds 19% of 2026 World Cup matches reached WBGT levels that players' union said should trigger delays, highlighting climate crisis impact on football.
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UK food security falls to 57%, labelled national security risk
Britain's food self-sufficiency has fallen from over 80% to 57%, prompting the government to classify it as a national security risk. The video explores causes and comparisons.
Wildfire Smoke from Canada: Share Your Story
Wildfire smoke from over 100 active fires in northern Ontario has spread to the northeastern US, including New York, and Toronto ranked worst air quality globally. Share your experience.
UK heatwave to ease this weekend but warm weather returns next week
Temperatures will drop by up to 7°C in northern UK this weekend, but the heatwave continues in southern England and Wales, with no significant rain forecast.
Wimbledon Bans Avocados for Sustainability
Wimbledon 2025 bans avocados from its menu to reduce carbon footprint, cutting 1,000 kg of CO2 emissions annually. New eco-friendly menu includes seasonal British produce.
Kingston Council pleads for climate funding amid heatwave
Kingston Council urgently calls for government funding as South London faces extreme heat and flooding, warning of climate crisis frontline.
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UK climate extremes normalising as 2025 hottest year on record
The UK's hottest year on record in 2025 and quadrupled hot days in London show climate extremes are becoming normal, with further unprecedented changes expected.
England risks building 'death traps' as overheating crisis looms
Only half of English local plans require cooling strategies, and just 27% use green space tools, risking fatal overheating in new buildings, experts warn.
Europe Heatwave: 4 Ways to Stay Safe as Deaths Soar
As Europe's June heatwave likely killed thousands to over 20,000, learn four key actions to reduce heat risks: cut carbon, adapt homes, change habits, help others.
Toronto air quality worst in world as wildfires rage
Toronto's air quality ranked worst globally due to over 100 wildfires in northern Ontario, with smoke turning the sky yellow and triggering health warnings.
Food supplements may help bees withstand climate stress
Honeybees fed probiotics and prebiotics survived cold better in lab tests, but supplements offered little protection against extreme heat, researchers warn.
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UK faces longest heatwave in decades, expert warns
The UK is enduring one of its longest heatwaves in nearly 50 years, with 10 consecutive days of 30°C or higher, and the hot spell may not ease until July 26, according to meteorologist Jim Dale.
UK firewave risk map: areas most vulnerable to wildfires
A firewave is gripping the UK, with 564 wildfires since January — a 717% increase. Almost all of England and Wales face 'very high' risk. Experts say climate change is driving longer, more intense fire seasons.
Train crew trapped in wildfire in Ontario, footage shows
Rail engineers narrowly escaped a wildfire in northwestern Ontario after flames engulfed their locomotive. The crew fled on foot as 128 fires burned in the region.
Solar panel fire fears: Suffolk schools switch off 80 systems
Three school fires in Suffolk linked to solar panels prompt precautionary switch-offs, but experts say the risk is 'tiny' and panels are mostly glass.
Western US faces water bankruptcy as Colorado River dries up
The western US is running out of water, facing an irreversible 'water bankruptcy' due to pollution, overpopulation, and climate crisis. The Colorado River Basin, sustaining 40 million people, is drying up, sparking fights over its future.
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Church of England rejects 30% rewilding target
The Church of England voted against a plan to restore 30% of its land for nature by 2030, passing a weaker amendment instead. Campaigners criticize lack of moral leadership.
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