Urgent Heat Health Warning for Spain, Italy, France
France issues red alert, cancels trains and events as heatwave hits Europe; Spain cancels sports, Italy expands warnings. Multiple drownings reported.
Category : Environment
Light vs Dark Soy Sauce: Differences and Uses
Light soy sauce is thin, salty, and used for seasoning; dark soy is thicker, sweeter, and adds colour. Learn which to use for stir-fries, marinades, and more.
Heatwave Prompts Health Warnings for Spain, Italy, France
France issues red alert, Spain cancels events as extreme heat grips Europe. Multiple drownings reported, and authorities urge caution for travelers.
Bowl of Cold Water on Windowsill Cools Room
Placing a bowl of cold water on your windowsill can cool your room during hot nights. This budget-friendly trick draws in heat and lowers temperature, especially with a breeze.
Clean Patios with Soda Crystals and Dish Soap Instead
Instead of using a pressure washer, cleaning expert Nancy Birtwhistle recommends soda crystals and eco-friendly washing up liquid to safely clean patios, paths, and slippery steps.
Met Office Amber Warning: Wales Braces for 38°C Heatwave
Wales is under a second amber extreme heat warning within four days, with temperatures potentially reaching 38°C. The Met Office warns of serious health risks and transport disruption.
Free 2025 Australian Bird of the Year Poster Now Available for Download
Download the free 2025 Australian Bird of the Year poster by Pete Cromer, featuring the winner and past finalists after 300,000+ votes.
‘A meeting of voices’: flotillas head into Belém ahead of Cop30 climate summit
Indigenous leaders and activists travel by boat to Belém for Cop30, aiming to make the climate summit unique with civil society participation.
Gardeners Urged to Plant Comfrey to Attract Bees and Butterflies
RHS recommends comfrey as a 'superplant' to attract bees and butterflies, offering nectar-rich blooms and supporting biodiversity.
Wild Chimpanzees Filmed Sharing Alcoholic Fruit in West Africa
Wild chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau share fermented fruit with alcohol, hinting at evolutionary origins of human feasting.
UK Braces for Record-Breaking Heatwave as Health Warnings Issued
The UK is set to experience record-breaking temperatures exceeding 38°C this week, prompting extreme heat warnings and health alerts from the Met Office and UKHSA.
Lynx Reintroduction Plan For Kielder Forest
Study finds releasing 20 lynx in Kielder Forest could create a healthy population of 50, with 72% local support.
Kelvin Fletcher's Oat Crop Fails Porridge Grade on TV Show
Kelvin Fletcher addresses oat crop failure on TV show, says it's 'not the end' and looks to future porridge plans.
Brits Urged to Visit Shops and Libraries During Heatwave
The British Red Cross advises Brits to visit shopping centres, supermarkets, and libraries to stay cool as temperatures hit 38°C. Amber Extreme Heat Warnings are in place.
Orca ‘dialects’ could solve the puzzle of why killer whales keep attacking boats
Scientists study orca dialects to understand why killer whales attack boats off Spain and Portugal, with over 673 incidents since 2020.
Gardeners Urged to Shade Potted Plants for UK Heatwave
Simply Seed advises moving potted plants to shaded areas to prevent heat stress as temperatures rise. The technique helps roots stay cool and reduces water loss.
Thames Water Crisis Deepens as £11bn Rescue Talks Stall
Thames Water warns rescue talks extend into 2026, raising risk of government control despite profit rise and bill hikes.
Alan Titchmarsh's Simple Pruning Method for 'Maximum' Rose Blooms This Summer
Alan Titchmarsh shares a simple pruning method for shrub roses to boost blooms and prevent disease this summer.
Listening to Birdsong Reduces Stress, Study Finds
German study finds that actively listening to birdsong during a walk reduces stress more than walking alone, offering a simple wellbeing boost.
Netherlands Pioneers Floating Homes to Adapt to Rising Seas
The Netherlands builds sustainable floating neighbourhoods to adapt to climate change and address housing shortages, embracing a philosophy of living with water.
US-Israel War on Iran Emits 5m Tonnes of CO2 in 14 Days, Analysis Finds
Analysis finds US-Israel war on Iran emitted 5m tonnes of CO2 in 14 days, exceeding emissions of 84 countries combined.
Stranded Baltic Humpback Whale Faces Imminent Death
A 10-metre humpback whale stranded on a sandbar in the Baltic Sea is in danger of dying unless it can be moved to deeper waters soon.
UK Schools: Can They Close as Temperatures Hit 38C?
With temperatures forecast to reach 38C, UK schools face tough decisions. The DfE advises keeping schools open, but unions and the CCC urge a legal maximum temperature. No closures yet.
Neighbour's 'Disgusting' Bin Habit Sparks Street Row
A man's neighbour repeatedly uses his wheelie bins without permission, leaving disgusting waste. Could be fly-tipping, with fines up to £400.
Over 100 Police Injured in Gen Z Protests Across Mexico
At least 120 injured as Gen Z protesters clash with police in Mexico City and other cities over corruption and drug violence.
Sumatran orangutan uses canopy bridge to cross road for first time
First footage of critically endangered Sumatran orangutan using a canopy bridge to cross a road in Indonesia, offering hope for species survival.
Tens of Thousands March in London for Gaza Ceasefire
Tens of thousands march in London for Gaza ceasefire; arrests made but no major disturbance.
First Ever Sighting Of Elusive Ginkgo Toothed Whale
Scientists sight a ginkgo-toothed beaked whale alive for the first time off Mexico, confirming a new population in the eastern Pacific.
British Gas Urges Delay in Washing Machine Use During Heatwave
British Gas advises UK households to avoid using washing machines before 5pm during the heatwave, as temperatures could reach 38°C. Amber heat health alerts are in place until Friday night.
Rubber snakes offer solution to invasive parakeets at bird tables
Londoners use rubber snakes to deter invasive ring-necked parakeets from bird tables, allowing native species to return.
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