Scrap Westminster Whipping System, Say Letter Writers
Letter writers propose limiting whipping to manifesto pledges and introducing secret votes to reduce executive control and empower MPs and constituents.
Category : Environment
UK Heatwave Crisis: NHS, Schools Unprepared, Urgent Action Needed
As the UK faces another record-breaking heatwave, experts warn of a health crisis. The NHS sees a 53% surge in overheating incidents, schools close without support, and calls for urgent government action intensify.
Europe Scorches Under June Heatwave: Records Broken
Western Europe bakes under a heat dome, with France recording its hottest day and 40 drownings. UK breaks June temperature record, Met Office issues red alert.
Trump Admin Settles PFAS Case with Chemours for $450M
The Trump administration reached a $450M settlement with Chemours over illegal PFAS discharges, the first federal enforcement action against a major manufacturer, requiring pollution controls and clean water.
Islamophobia: Political Rhetoric Fuelling Hate Crime
Attacks on Muslims in Edinburgh and elsewhere highlight growing fear. Record hate crimes in UK and US linked to political rhetoric, with 56% of British Muslims reporting prejudice in the past year.
Farmers Slam UK Food Security Plan as Climate Crisis Looms
Climate crisis will cause food price shocks and shortages, warns UK government plan. Farmers say it fails to fund response adequately.
Why Humidity Makes UK Heatwave Feel Worse Than 2022
Humidity is making the UK's record-breaking June heatwave feel worse than the all-time high of 40.3C in July 2022, with dew points in the low 20s causing 35C to feel like 41C.
Pauline Hanson's Cultural Vision Under Scrutiny
A cartoon by First Dog on the Moon questions what kind of culture Pauline Hanson actually wants for Australia, highlighting contradictions in her political stance.
Venezuela Earthquake: State of Emergency After Twin Quakes
Venezuela declared a state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes struck Caracas on Wednesday, collapsing buildings and leaving residents shaken. Rescue workers searched for survivors amid widespread damage.
PNG Faces Food Shortages as El Niño Brings Frost and Drought
Papua New Guinea is at risk of severe food shortages as El Niño causes frost and drought, affecting up to 3 million people, according to Oxfam.
One in Six Babies in England Live in Overheated Homes
More than 70,000 babies in England live in overheated homes, causing sleep disruption and serious health risks, as the climate crisis drives record temperatures.
Twin Earthquakes Devastate Venezuela: 7.5 and 7.2 Magnitudes
Two powerful earthquakes, magnitudes 7.5 and 7.2, struck within minutes near Caracas, Venezuela, causing building collapses and high casualties. The USGS predicts widespread disaster.
Scarlet tiger moth: Bright and bohemian in Shropshire
Scarlet tiger moths, resembling a David Hockney painting, are thriving on Shropshire allotments this year, benefiting from human activity and a diet including comfrey and garden plants.
France's Heat-Trap Homes Worsen Climate Inequality Crisis
France's heatwave exposes severe climate inequality as low-income housing estates suffer worst from heat-trap homes, with half of all French homes lacking sufficient heat protection.
Orecchiette with Courgettes, Parmesan Cream and Almonds
Mark the return of courgette season with this cheesy and peppery pasta sauce featuring orecchiette, courgettes, parmesan cream, and almonds.
How the US bypasses British courts to try its military in UK
US military personnel in the UK can be tried by courts martial under a 1951 agreement, bypassing British courts even for off-duty crimes like sexual assault. The system faces growing scrutiny.
Low-Cost Tech Warns of Volcanic Eruptions via Sulphur Dioxide Sensors
VolcanoTech, a University of Sheffield spinout, has developed low-cost sulphur dioxide sensors using modified smartphone cameras and Raspberry Pi processors, already deployed in Ecuador, Chile, Mexico, and Indonesia.
Liberal MP: Hanson's Monoculture Vision 'Deeply Weird'
Liberal frontbencher James Paterson criticizes Pauline Hanson's call for a 'monocultural' Australia as 'deeply weird', highlighting Australia's multilingual heritage.
Climate Musicals: Romcoms and Queer Cabaret Tackle Crisis
A new wave of musical theatre, including Hot Mess and Acid's Reign, uses romcom and queer cabaret to spotlight the climate crisis with playful hope.
Bangladesh's World Cup Love Affair with Argentina and Brazil
Nearly 20% of Guardian's live blog traffic for Argentina's opening match came from Bangladesh. The nation of 170 million has long supported South American giants, rooted in history and identity.
Trump admin calls frozen embryos children in federal policy
The Trump administration quietly declared frozen embryos as children in a federal grant document, escalating fetal personhood efforts and providing ammunition to anti-choice groups.
Datacentres Targeted in Climate Lawsuits, Report Finds
A new LSE report finds datacentres and AI are increasingly at the centre of climate-related litigation worldwide, with cases in Chile, Ireland, the US, and UK challenging energy use, water consumption, and pollution.
Venezuela Quakes: 32 Dead, 700 Injured
At least 32 people were killed and 700 injured in two earthquakes in northern Venezuela on Wednesday, prompting a state of emergency.
St Lucia Water Crisis: Millions Spent, Scarcity Persists
Despite $80m in World Bank funding, St Lucia faces a severe water crisis due to aging pipelines losing 45% of water, erratic rainfall, and political disputes.
12 Delicious Ways to Enjoy Stone Fruit: Peaches and Apricots
Discover 12 delicious ways to enjoy stone fruit, from salads and sandwiches to puddings. Apricots and peaches are ripe now in the UK, with a productive year expected despite capricious weather.
Venezuela Declares Emergency After Twin Quakes Kill 164
Venezuela's interim leader declares state of emergency after twin earthquakes (magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5) kill at least 164, injure 971, and collapse buildings in Caracas and La Guaira.
English Wine Finally Finding Its Trousers: Prices Drop, Styles Expand
English wine production surged 55% in 2025, lowering prices and expanding styles. From affordable blends to elegant still wines, English wine is now a serious contender.
Burnham Urged to Keep Net Zero for Economic and Electoral Gains
Analysis: Andy Burnham urged to maintain net zero targets; abandoning them risks economic and electoral damage as the sector is worth £100bn and supports higher-paying jobs.
Green Leader Warns Burnham on Climate Backsliding
Zack Polanski warns Andy Burnham that weakening climate commitments would lead to political obscurity, as unions and critics debate North Sea drilling amid a heatwave.
Boa Constrictors Found on UK Golf Course: Exotic Hazard
Two 3-metre boa constrictors were found at Blackwell Grange golf club in County Durham, one during a children's lesson. The snakes, presumed dumped, later died from disease.
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