Huge Reduction in Meat-Eating Essential to Avoid Climate Breakdown, Study Finds
Comprehensive study finds huge cuts in meat-eating and farming changes essential to avoid climate breakdown and feed 10 billion people.
Category : Climate
Met Office Issues Verdict on Extreme Heat Predictions
The Met Office says extreme high temperatures are unlikely next week despite predictions of a third heatwave and hottest day on record, with temps expected in high 20s to low 30s.
Protests Against Kushner-Backed Albanian Resort Escalate into Wider Anti-Government Movement
Protests against a Kushner-backed resort on Albania's Sazan island have turned into a wider anti-government movement, with thousands demanding change.
Cop30 Climate Summit Reaches Deal After All Night Talks
Cop30 in Belém reaches a climate deal after all-night talks, with tripled adaptation funding but no fossil fuel mention, amid drama and Indigenous concerns.
Freight Train Carrying Hazardous Materials Derails in PA
A freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, with 13 cars off the tracks. Residents are under a shelter-in-place order amid potential chemical exposure risks.
UN Warns of Imminent El Niño Return with 80% Probability
UN warns of imminent El Niño return with 80% probability before September, supercharging weather extremes and raising global temperatures.
2025 'More Likely Than Not' to Be UK's Hottest Year on Record, Met Office Says
Met Office says 2025 likely to be UK's hottest year on record, tracking ahead of 2022, with temperatures exceeding 10°C for only second time.
Triple-Whammy of Hottest Years Risks Irreversible Damage, UN Warns
UN warns 2023-2025 are hottest years on record, risking irreversible damage, as 1.5C target becomes virtually impossible.
Sun's Internal Rhythm Reveals Mysterious Changes in Solar Activity
Scientists detect hidden changes in Sun's activity over 40 years using sound waves, revealing magnetic shifts near the surface.
Protests Intensify Over Kushner-Linked Albanian Island Resort
Protests in Albania grow over a $1.6bn luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner, with environmentalists and locals opposing construction in a protected coastal area.
Data Centres May Raise Aussie Power Bills 26
Australia's data centre boom could raise power bills by 26%, straining energy and water resources amid AI-driven growth.
Ivanka Trump-Backed Albanian Resort Sparks Protests Over 'Rotten Oligarchic Class'
Protests erupt in Albania over luxury resort backed by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, with thousands demanding an end to 'oligarchic' rule.
Starmer's Green Record Strong but Backlash Weakened Plans
Keir Starmer's strong green record faced a rightwing backlash, weakening climate plans despite voter support for net zero.
Protests Escalate in Albania Over Kushner-Backed Luxury Resort
Protests in Albania intensify over a $1.6bn luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner, with environmental groups citing lack of transparency and damage to protected coastal areas.
UK Braces for 38°C Heatwave Next Week
Weather maps show 38°C heat hitting the UK next week, especially in southern and eastern England, with London, Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex among hottest areas on July 8.
UK Gardeners Warned: Trimming Hedges in July May Be Illegal
UK gardeners are advised not to trim hedges in July to avoid breaking the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, which protects active bird nests. Expert Joe Swift recommends waiting until after August 31.
Academics Unveil Sweeping Plan for Planetary Survival with Equality and Climate Goals
World Inequality Lab report proposes wealth taxes, shorter hours, and diet changes to raise living standards, cut inequality, and keep warming below 2C.
Heatwave Study Reveals Social Inequalities in Cool Seeking Behaviour
Study uses mobile data to track heatwave cool-seeking, revealing social inequalities and need for community cooling centres.
Protests Escalate in Albania Over Kushner-Backed Luxury Resort
Protests in Albania intensify against a $1.6bn luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner, citing environmental damage and lack of transparency.
Greek volcano thought dormant for 100,000 years accumulating magma
Methana volcano near Athens, dormant for 100,000 years, is accumulating magma, prompting a rethink of volcanic threat assessment.
UN Warns of AI's Environmental Costs on Planet Resources
UN warns AI's rapid growth is straining energy, water, and carbon resources, urging sustainable development.
COP30 Climate Summit Faces Political Challenges as Scientists Urge Decisive Action
Scientists warn COP30 must act decisively to cut emissions and phase out fossil fuels, as President Lula seeks common ground amid political challenges.
Geese on Tyneside Road: Council Responds to Safety
Geese gathering on a busy road near Killingworth Lake have sparked safety concerns after several were killed. North Tyneside Council urges drivers to be vigilant and monitors the situation.
Prince William's Homewards: A Royal Force Against Homelessness
Prince William's Homewards project has raised £7.7m in direct funding and £50m from Lloyds Bank, demonstrating the unique convening power of royalty to drive change on homelessness, despite criticism.
Homeless woman given tent and Greggs vouchers by council
Olivia Hill, 33, says High Peak Borough Council gave her a tent and food vouchers after deeming her not a 'priority need' for housing, while the NHS refused admission, leaving her sleeping rough in Glossop.
Gardeners Warned: Don't Trim Hedges in July or Face Legal Action
Gardeners should avoid trimming hedges in July to prevent disturbing active bird nests, which is illegal under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Experts recommend waiting until after August 31.
Keep Your House Cool Ahead of Next Week's 30C Heatwave
With the Met Office forecasting temperatures up to 30C next week, expert tips include installing shutters, sleeping downstairs, stocking up on fans, and growing plants for shade.
Town Moor Recovery Underway as Hoppings Ends
The Hoppings 2026 has ended, with clear-up underway on Newcastle's Town Moor. Dry weather aids recovery, and the festival is expected to return to full size in 2027.
2026 Heatwave More Dangerous Than 1976
Scientists replicated the 1976 UK heatwave and found last week's was more dangerous due to global warming. Peak temperatures would reach 38-39°C today, with extreme heat intensifying 3-4°C faster than averages.
Children ill after swimming at Aberdulais Falls
A teenage boy suffered vomiting and diarrhoea after swimming at Aberdulais Waterfalls in Neath Port Talbot, prompting a pollution investigation by Natural Resources Wales.
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