Extreme heat linked to 40,000 deaths in England: ONS
More than 40,000 extra people died on the hottest days in England between 1988 and 2025, according to ONS data, with this summer on track to set further records.
Category : Climate
Oregon County Endures Deadliest Wildfire Smoke in US
Josephine County, Oregon, has the highest US rate of wildfire smoke deaths. Residents describe living with ash, haze, and grief as climate change worsens conditions.
1.3m plastic bottles collected in a day in global ocean cleanup
More than 1.3m plastic bottles were collected from beaches, rivers and waterways last year during the world’s largest single-day volunteer ocean cleanup.
Modern range riders help livestock and predators coexist in the US West
Range riders in the US West monitor environmental threats and livestock conflicts, helping ranchers and predators like wolves and grizzlies coexist.
Why Europe's Leaders Stay Silent on Climate Crisis
After lethal European heatwaves and wildfires, voters demand climate action, but most leaders avoid the issue, widening a dangerous political gap.
Trump's Deep-Sea Mining Plan Flouts International Law
Donald Trump's plan to lease Pacific seabed for deep-sea mining violates UNCLOS, which the US agreed to abide by since 1982, says author Guy Standing.
Nurdle fury as clean-up team cut back and volunteers 'exploited'
Volunteers who devoted thousands of hours to clearing plastic pellets from North East beaches after July's nurdle spill are furious after official clean-up teams were slashed.
Heat-related deaths rising in England and Wales, ONS data shows
ONS analysis shows heat-related deaths in England and Wales are rising, with the gap between heat and cold-related mortality narrowing.
1960 Doomsday Prediction Resurfaces, Scientist Was Right About AI
A 1960 doomsday prediction by three scientists, warning the world could end in weeks, has resurfaced. One author, Heinz von Foerster, was previously accurate about AI risks.
Stourbridge fires destroying 19 homes were accidental
Two fires that destroyed 19 homes in Stourbridge were started accidentally in a field where agricultural machinery was being used, West Midlands Fire Service said.
London tops heat death risk in England, ONS data shows
Londoners are most at risk of dying during extreme heat and freezing weather than any other region in England, new ONS analysis shows.
UK households warned over £300 fine for picking blackberries
Blackberry pickers in the UK could face fines of up to £300 for foraging irresponsibly, experts at ecology consultancy Arbtech have warned.
Heat-related deaths rise as cold mortality gap narrows
A growing proportion of deaths in England and Wales are linked to the hottest days, with the gap between heat and cold-related mortality narrowing, ONS analysis shows.
British tourists among 384 missing in Nepal flash floods
At least eight people died and hundreds are missing after avalanche-triggered flash floods in Nepal, including 384 tourists from the UK, US, India and Malaysia.
Fabric Softener Hack Keeps Windowsills Dust-Free
Using fabric softener on windowsills and skirting boards can repel dust for weeks, thanks to its antistatic properties, according to a home improvement tip.
Children face bone health timebomb as outdoor play declines
New research finds children spend three fewer hours a week playing outside than their parents did, prompting warnings of a 'bone health time bomb' and calls for government action.
Over 40,000 die from extreme heat in England and Wales
Over 40,000 people died from extreme heat in England and Wales between 1988 and 2025, with those aged 65 and over most vulnerable, new ONS figures show.
Check Gardens for Invasive Plant Before Monday
Japanese knotweed can cut property value and block mortgages. August is the key window to spot it, says the RHS, urging checks before September.
Gardeners Urged to Check for Japanese Knotweed Before September
Japanese knotweed is most visible in August. Gardeners are urged to identify it before September to prevent damage to property and native plants.
Manchester Airport's Second Runway: 25 Years On
Manchester Airport's second runway opened 25 years ago, costing £172m, but faced fierce opposition from environmental activists in 1997, including Swampy.
Metro driver takes on six epic challenges for mental health charity
Trainee Metro driver John Loraine, a former police officer, will cover 170 miles in six endurance events to raise funds for Climbing Out, the charity he credits with saving his life.
British florists face worst year yet as drought decimates stocks
British florists are facing their 'worst year yet' as record low rainfall and high temperatures decimate flower stocks, forcing wedding couples to rethink decor.
Wirral driver swerves to avoid huge fly-tip on Red Hill Road
Council officers are investigating a large-scale fly-tipping incident on Red Hill Road, Storeton, after a driver swerved to avoid waste scattered across the road.
NASA timelapse shows Europe's 40C heatwave toll
NASA timelapse maps reveal how 40C heatwaves spread across Europe this summer, with tens of thousands of deaths and multiple records smashed.
North East life expectancy gap of 18 years revealed
New analysis shows life expectancy in parts of the North East is up to 18 years lower than elsewhere, with stark disparities within the region. Health Equals is urging government action.
Woodside scraps clean energy targets despite windfall profits
Woodside Energy has scrapped its long-term emissions and clean energy targets despite recording a 27% increase in sales profit to $1.67bn, doubling down on fossil fuels.
121 Indigenous Victorians died by suicide in five years
121 empty chairs marked Indigenous lives lost to suicide in Victoria in five years, as VACCHO says the state has done nothing to fund recommended healing centres.
To Use a Mountain: The fight against nuclear waste dumping
Documentary To Use a Mountain spotlights communities resisting US government plans to turn rural land into nuclear waste disposal sites, focusing on Yucca Mountain and the Western Shoshone tribe.
Green India Mission Falls 97.57% Short of Forest Target
India's flagship Green India Mission achieved only 2.43% of its 2014 forest expansion pledge, with auditors calling progress 'negligible', as forest land diversions accelerate and climate risks loom.
US building twice as much gas capacity as China in AI boom
The US has surged ahead of China in new gas-fired power generation, driven by an AI datacenter boom, with under-construction projects up 76% in the first half of this year.
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