NHS Trump Drug Deal Could Cause 229,000 Deaths: Study
A study predicts the UK-US trade deal with Donald Trump could lead to 229,000 excess NHS deaths by 2036, exceeding Covid-19 fatalities, if funding is diverted to pay higher drug prices.
Category : Climate
Met Office: Third UK Heatwave Will Be Significantly Different
The Met Office warns a third heatwave is 'increasingly likely' with temperatures in the 30s, but says it will not reach record levels or feature high humidity, offering some relief.
Met Office: 31C Heatwave to Hit UK on Monday
Temperatures up to 31C are set to return to the UK on Monday, July 6, as the Met Office forecasts a new heatwave. A yellow heat health alert has been issued from July 4 to July 8.
Dutch Slavery Victim Count Soars to 3.3 Million
New research claims at least 3.3 million people were enslaved by the Netherlands, over five times the widely cited 600,000 figure used in official apologies.
England's Hottest June on Record with Red Heat Alerts
England experienced its hottest June on record in 2026, with three consecutive days of red heat alerts. The Met Office warns that climate change makes such extreme heatwaves more likely and intense.
AI Datacentres Threaten Clean Water, Readers Warn
Readers respond to an article about Erin Brockovich's battle against AI datacentres, warning that the massive water and electricity use threatens clean water supplies, agriculture, and climate goals.
Extreme heat exposes inequality: 100,000 deaths yearly
The climate crisis and worsening disparity could cause over 100,000 deaths annually in Europe, as heatwaves disproportionately harm the poor, researchers warn.
Bird Flu Threat Looms Over Small US Poultry Farms After Salmonella
Joshua Beebe of Tardif Poultry Farm lost 5,000 birds to salmonella in 2024. Now, with avian flu reshaping agriculture, small farms face strict biosecurity rules and financial ruin from a single case.
Europe's Deadly Heatwave: Inside the 3 July Guardian Weekly
Europe's worst heatwave on record affects 150 million. The Guardian Weekly explores why the continent was unprepared, how cities adapt, and other top stories including Venezuela's earthquake crisis.
Britain Should Spend Less on Defence: Simon Jenkins
Simon Jenkins argues Britain should reduce defence spending, redirecting funds to domestic projects, questioning the assumed Russian threat and the value of expensive military hardware.
Mount Etna Eruption Lights Up Sicilian Sky
Mount Etna erupted on 29 June, with lava gushing from a vent at 3,000 meters. Drone footage from 27 June also captured the event. Europe's largest volcano is known for episodic eruptions, lava flows, and ash emissions.
Schoolboy Nearly Loses Leg to Flesh-Eating Disease After Lake Swim
Jacob Butler, 14, nearly lost his leg to necrotising fasciitis after a cut from jumping into a Cheshire lake became infected. His mum Rebecca shares her story to raise awareness about open water dangers.
England's Warmest June on Record, UK Second Warmest
England experienced its warmest June on record with an average temperature of 17.1°C, while the UK saw its second warmest June. A heatwave brought seven consecutive days above 30°C and a peak of 37.7°C in Norfolk.
Children Ill After Swimming in Devon River Sewage Spill
At least seven children fell ill after swimming in the River Dart in Devon, following a 16-hour untreated sewage discharge by South West Water earlier that week.
Bessent Warns Oil Companies to Lower Prices: 'We're Watching'
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned oil and gas companies to lower prices, saying 'we're watching,' after Donald Trump demanded retailers drop gas prices to $2.50 a gallon.
Why '1% of Emissions' Arguments Fail Climate Scrutiny
Leaders of wealthy nations like the UK and Germany use their low emission shares to delay climate action, but scientists say historical emissions and per capita contributions undermine the logic.
Nine World Cup Matches in Dangerous Heat, Union Warns
Nine group stage matches at the 2026 World Cup were played in severe heat and humidity, according to a Guardian analysis, as Fifpro warns heat must shape future scheduling.
Venezuela quakes: 58,000 buildings destroyed, data shows
Preliminary satellite analysis estimates 58,870 buildings damaged or destroyed in Venezuela's twin earthquakes, dwarfing official count of 855. Up to 6.8 million people may need aid.
Ocean Temperatures Hit Record High for June, Scientists Warn
Ocean surface temperatures on 21 June surpassed records set in 2023 and 2024, with Copernicus warning of severe impacts on weather, climate, and marine life.
Himeji Castle Dual Pricing to Combat Overtourism
Japan's Himeji Castle doubled admission for non-residents to 2,500 yen, cutting visitors by 17% but doubling revenue, as the country tackles overtourism with dual pricing.
Heatwaves halve bee sperm activity, study finds
A study found that a three-day heatwave reduces male red mason bee sperm activity by 50% and female egg development by 15%, threatening pollination of crops like apples and oilseed rape.
Venezuela Earthquake: 40,000 Missing Amid Government Inaction
Over 1,700 dead and 40,000 missing after twin earthquakes hit Venezuela. Community-led searches continue as government forces are accused of not doing enough.
Heatwave Denial: A Class Politics Issue
Columnists in the billionaire press downplay heatwave dangers, ignoring evidence that warnings save lives and that extreme heat disproportionately harms children and the poor.
UN: Rapid AI Adoption May Widen Global Inequality Gap
A new UN report warns that rapid AI adoption may worsen global inequality, proposing a shared framework for responsible development as the global south lags behind.
UK Golf Course Built on Toxic Chemical Waste: 100-Year Hazard
Malkins Bank golf course in Cheshire sits on thousands of barrels of toxic chemicals, with contamination expected to last 100 years, despite being deemed suitable for recreation.
Trump at Roosevelt Library Amid Conservation Clash
Donald Trump will attend the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opening on July 1, while his administration has lifted protections from over 86 million acres of public lands, contradicting Roosevelt's conservation legacy.
New Orleans Residents Defy Study Urging Climate Retreat
A study warns New Orleans faces a 'point of no return' due to sea level rise, but locals reject relocation, citing cultural ties and demanding investment in flood defenses.
US cooking oil market shrinks as Latino households face pressures
Associated British Foods says cooking oil sales suffer as Hispanic consumers under financial and ICE pressure reuse oil more and shop online; GLP-1 drugs also hit demand.
Bird Flu in Australia Could Push Egg Prices Over $10
An H5N1 bird flu outbreak in Australian poultry could push egg prices above $10 per carton, with farms closed for months. Industry warns of severe economic impact.
Three London Boroughs Yet to Declare Climate Emergency
Seven years after the first London borough declared a climate emergency, Bexley, Bromley, and the City of London Corporation still have not. They prioritise action over declarations, citing progress like Bromley's 55% emissions cut since 2018.
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