3 Easy Jobs to Stop Japanese Maple Leaf Scorch This Summer
Japanese maples are prone to leaf scorch in summer. Gardening expert Michael Griffiths shares three causes and fixes: too much sun, dehydration, and wind exposure.
Category : Climate
Bioluminescent Algae Lights Up Melbourne's St Kilda Beach
Bioluminescent algae noctiluca scintillans lights up Melbourne's St Kilda beach, a rare but increasingly common phenomenon linked to warming waters.
Sewage Spills Every Two Minutes In England In 2025
Sewage spilled into English waterways every two minutes in 2025, with 291,492 incidents, though down 35% from 2024 due to dry weather and increased investment.
Friendship Over Fortune: Study Reveals True Wealth Markers
A new study by Haribo reveals that Britons value friendships, health, and daily happiness over money and social media fame as true signs of success.
Midlothian bin lorry fire likely from battery or vape
A bin lorry fire in Rosewell, Midlothian, likely caused by a battery, gas canister, or disposable vape, prompts urgent safety warning from council after crew heard a loud bang.
Wimbledon Fans Sell Out as Heatwave Hits 30C+
Electric and handheld fans have sold out at Wimbledon shops as temperatures hit 34C. Suncream and hydration products also in high demand amid third UK heatwave.
Student's 1,000-Mile Bike Ride After Beating Loneliness
Jack Dane, 21, from Bebington, cycled from Northumberland to Cornwall to raise funds for the UK Men's Sheds Association after overcoming severe loneliness at university.
Rare April Floods in China Force Evacuations of Over 200
Rare April floods in Qinzhou, China force over 200 evacuations; record rainfall of 270mm in 24 hours.
Albania's Flamingo Revolution: Protests Against Kushner Resort
Thousands protest in Albania against a luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, sparking a broader movement questioning government transparency and national direction.
London Heatwave Exposes Bus Network Pressure, TfL Responds
Extreme heat in London has pushed bus drivers to breaking point, with cab temperatures exceeding 40°C. TfL has relaxed performance targets, introduced cooling measures, and plans to replace its fleet with air-conditioned electric buses by 2034.
Seven Arrested as Climate Activists Target Wells Fargo Offices
Seven arrested as climate activists protest Wells Fargo's fossil fuel investments and abandonment of climate commitments.
Exiled Iranian Scientist Wins Global Water Prize
Exiled Iranian scientist Kaveh Madani wins Stockholm Water Prize for water management research despite being labelled a 'water terrorist' by hardliners.
Council Slammed Over Unbearable Heat at Theatre
Performances cancelled at Ammanford Miners' Theatre due to extreme heat; creative director calls for air conditioning, slams council for inaction.
Michigan Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Hits 700 Cases
Over 700 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in Michigan since June 22, with 36 hospitalizations. Health officials suspect contaminated produce as the source.
Ex-Australia Resident Shares 5 Heatwave Tips as UK Soars
A woman who lived in Australia shares five practical tips to stay cool as the UK's third heatwave hits, with temperatures expected to reach 35°C and an amber alert in place.
Woman with Rosacea Loves £27 Cream to Calm Redness
A £27 KALME Day Defence Anti-Redness Face Cream has been praised by rosacea sufferers for calming redness and soothing sensitive skin, with a 4.2-star rating on Amazon.
Fire Chiefs Issue Wildfire Warning as UK Bakes in Third Heatwave
Fire chiefs warn of increased wildfire risk as the UK experiences its third heatwave, with temperatures reaching 36C. Amber health alerts issued for Midlands and southern England.
MI5 Chief Warns of Growing Iran and Russia Threat
MI5 chief Sir Ken McCallum warns of a growing threat from Iran and Russia, as new powers allow proscription of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a state-based threat.
Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over, Vows Heavy Strikes
President Trump announces the ceasefire with Iran is over, vowing to 'hit them hard' after US strikes on 80 Iranian targets, causing oil prices to spike 6.5%.
Couple Raise £12k for Maternity Unit After Daughters' Deaths
Nicole and Gordon Calderwood raised over £12,000 for University Hospital Wishaw's maternity services after losing daughters Ava and Poppy, funding cuddle cots, equipment, and staff training.
Italian Village Fines Bare-Chested Tourists Up to €200
Varenna, a Lake Como village, fines shirtless or swimwear-clad tourists up to €200. Tour groups limited to 25, loudspeakers banned to curb mass tourism.
Campaign to Save Stefan Zweig's Salzburg Villa
Austrian cultural figures launch campaign to buy writer Stefan Zweig's former Salzburg villa after Wolfgang Porsche puts it on market following tunnel row.
Data Centres Boom Threatens UK Neighbourhoods
UK data centre expansion is accelerating, but local communities raise alarms over noise, energy use, and environmental impact, according to recent reports.
Displaced Families in DRC's Hauts Plateaux Conflict
Families in eastern DRC's Hauts Plateaux face displacement, violence, and loss amid decades of conflict between army, rebels, and militias.
Disability benefits 'not fit for purpose', UK review finds
The Timms review will conclude the PIP assessment system is 'dehumanising' and must be redrawn, as it fails to account for fluctuating conditions like mental health.
Wildfires in Southern Europe: Share Your Story
Wildfires across southern Europe have forced thousands to evacuate. We want to hear how the fires have affected you, your family, and your community.
Estonia Tops Yale Climate Index, UK Third, US 27th
Estonia, Luxembourg, and the UK lead the Yale Environmental Performance Index, while the US drops to 27th. Progress on pollution is noted, but climate action lags globally.
Colombian Activists Vow to Fight Far-Right Fossil Fuel Push
Environmentalists in Colombia prepare to resist President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella's pledge to exploit oil reserves, fearing a setback to climate progress after four years of leftist rule.
EU Unions Push for Heat Stress Laws as Climate Worsens
European unions are demanding enforceable workplace temperature limits and heat breaks after an estimated 230 annual deaths from heat stress, with 1,300 excess deaths linked to June's heatwave alone.
UK Waters Hit with Extreme Marine Heatwave, Met Office Warns
UK seas are experiencing an extreme marine heatwave, with average temperatures 2C higher and some areas 4-5C warmer, risking mass mortality events for marine species.
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