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.
Category : Climate Action
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.
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.
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.
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.
Southern Europe wildfires force thousands to flee
Wildfires across southern Europe have forced thousands to flee, with France banning Tour de France spectators as blazes burn nearly 20,000 hectares in Portugal, Spain, France, and Greece.
AI Surveillance Supercharged Threatens Social Progress
AI-powered surveillance systems will soon track public and private lives, causing chilling effects that stifle dissent, creativity, and social progress, warn experts Bruce Schneier and Jon Penney.
Typhoon Maysak Floods Construction Site in China
Typhoon Maysak caused severe flooding at a construction site in south-west China, stranding workers and damaging equipment, as reported by state media.
2-Minute Morning Task to Keep Home Cool During Heatwave
Closing curtains and blinds early in the morning blocks sunlight and reduces heat absorption, keeping homes cooler without air conditioning during UK heatwaves.
UK braces for heatwave with 34C and tropical nights
The UK faces a week-long heatwave with temperatures up to 34C, tropical nights, and travel disruption. Yellow health alerts issued for multiple regions.
Europe's AC culture wars heat up amid record heatwave
Europe's lack of air conditioning sparks far-right criticism and culture wars, distracting from protecting lives, health experts say.
UK Heatwave 1976: Memories of Drought and Ladybirds
As Britain reaches its hottest June temperature on record, readers recall the 1976 heatwave when temperatures hit 36C, reservoirs emptied, and ladybirds swarmed.
Queensland mine cleanup costs may fall on public as rules reviewed
Un-rehabilitated mined land in Queensland grew 12% from 2019 to 2024, covering over 223,684 ha. Critics warn that cutting environmental red tape could leave taxpayers to pay for mine cleanups.
5 Wild Geoengineering Plans to Remodel Earth's Climate
From damming the Mediterranean to bombing the Arctic, Tim Flannery explores five outlandish 20th-century geoengineering schemes aimed at reshaping our climate.
Second London Heatwave: Six Days Over 30°C Expected
London braces for a second heatwave with six consecutive days over 30°C starting July 6. The Met Office warns of a potential Category 4 extreme marine heatwave.
Catalonia Wildfire Burns 750 Hectares, Aerial Video Captures
Aerial footage from Catalan firefighters shows a massive wildfire raging in La Bisbal d’Empordà, northeastern Spain, burning about 750 hectares (1,853 acres) as heatwave breaks June records across Europe.
Sydney's hottest June since 1859: global warming signature
Sydney's mean temperature in June 2026 hit 16.1°C, surpassing the 1991 record of 15.7°C, with 15 consecutive days above 20°C, driven by warm oceans and climate change.
UK heatwave: 30°C temperatures and health alerts issued
The UK faces another heatwave from July 4, with temperatures up to 31°C in London. A yellow heat health alert has been extended, warning of increased risk to vulnerable people.
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