UK Must Install AC in Care Homes and Hospitals Within 10 Years
UK climate advisers call for air conditioning in care homes and hospitals within 10 years as report warns of 40C heatwaves by 2050.
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Nine Dead as Storms Batter Italy and Europe
Severe storms across Europe leave nine dead in Italy, with flooding, mudslides, and heavy snow causing widespread disruption.
Why Plastic Bags Can't Go in Household Recycling and What to Do Instead
Plastic bags cannot go in household recycling. Instead, take them to grocery store drop-off bins. Learn why and how to recycle plastic films properly.
Cool Your Home with a Bowl of Cold Water on the Windowsill
Placing a bowl of cold water on a windowsill near an open window can cool room air by up to several degrees. This cheap, effective hack works as cold water absorbs heat and evaporates, lowering temperature. UK heatwave peaks at 34C.
Lawn Expert Tips for El Niño 2026 Garden Care
Lawn expert Chris McIlroy advises UK gardeners to aerate, feed, and water wisely as El Niño 2026 threatens extreme summer heat. Prepare now to keep lawns vibrant.
Ipswich's City of Culture Bid: Rundown Town on the Up Despite Abandoned Shops
Ipswich, a Suffolk town with a population of 140,000, has been longlisted for the 2029 UK City of Culture, despite facing double rejection for city status and struggling with empty shops. Locals are divided but determined.
Keep Bananas Fresh for 3 Weeks with One Simple Trick
A food waste expert reveals a simple trick to keep bananas fresh for up to three weeks: store them at least three feet from other fruits and seal the bunch top.
The American Epoch of Oil Is Collapsing. What Comes Next Could Be Ugly
Analysis of the shift from US-led oil dominance to China-led renewables, and the political turmoil as fossil fuel interests resist change.
UK Must Prepare For Heatwave Future Or Face Growing Inequality
UK must adapt to hotter climate or risk worsening inequalities, warns Climate Change Committee report.
Victoria’s 2026 Bushfires: Unprecedented Devastation and Speed
Victoria's 2026 bushfires: 400,000 hectares burned, one death, 900 buildings destroyed, unprecedented speed and scale.
Global Heating: London to Have Climate Similar to Barcelona by 2050
London will have a climate similar to Barcelona by 2050 due to global heating, but severe drought is a risk, study finds.
Homeless man tells of being robbed and urinated on in Glasgow
Rough sleeping in Glasgow has almost tripled in five months. Kieran McCusker shares his ordeal of being robbed, assaulted, and urinated on while homeless.
UK Scientists to Launch Outdoor Geoengineering Experiments
UK to conduct outdoor geoengineering experiments in £50m programme to study sunlight reflection for climate cooling, amid controversy.
Christmas Trees Pose Toxic Risk To Cats, Charity Warns
Blue Cross warns cat owners that Christmas trees can be toxic and pose other hazards; advises on safe decorations and tree placement.
Lula’s Balancing Act: COP30 Amazon Summit Juggles Climate and Social Priorities
Brazil's Lula hosts COP30 in the Amazon, balancing deforestation cuts with extractivist pressures from Congress and agribusiness.
Temporary Barriers Prevent Severe Flooding in Juneau After Glacier Outburst
Temporary barriers in Juneau, Alaska, prevented severe flooding after a glacier outburst, protecting hundreds of homes from record water levels.
Green Groups Warn Government Plans to Weaken National Park Protections Will Have 'Disastrous Consequ
Over 170 green groups warn that government plans to weaken national park protections will have disastrous consequences for nature.
Remove English Ivy Naturally: Simple Free Method
English ivy can damage walls and fences. The RHS recommends cutting stems back regularly and peeling them away to remove ivy without chemicals.
Swiss Snowfall Decline Threatens Ski Industry
Swiss study shows average snowfall loss of 8cm per decade, threatening ski resorts with high snow-making costs.
UK Agency Funds First Real-World Geoengineering Trials to Block Sunlight
UK agency funds real-world geoengineering trials to block sunlight, including stratospheric particles and cloud brightening, amid climate crisis concerns.
Britain in 2052: Heatwaves Transform Society
By 2052, UK heatwaves could make homes uninhabitable, cause water and food rationing, and overwhelm hospitals, warns a new analysis.
China Won't Lead Alone on Climate, Senior Adviser Warns
China's senior climate adviser says Beijing won't lead alone on climate policy, citing US absence and trade barriers, while committing to green transition.
UK Heatwave: 27.7C Saturday, 35C Peak Expected Next Week
Saturday reached 27.7C in Essex as the Met Office warns of 'quite exceptional' heat next week, with temperatures peaking around 35C on Tuesday and Wednesday, triggering amber health warnings.
Wildfire Forces Evacuations and School Lockdown in South-West Spain
Wildfire in south-west Spain forces evacuations and school lockdown, burning 7,500 hectares. Deliberately started, strong winds hinder firefighting efforts.
Bird Flu Kills 13,000 Seal Pups on Remote Islands
H5N1 bird flu killed over 75% of newborn southern elephant seals on Heard and McDonald Islands, around 13,000 pups, and also hit penguins and seabirds, scientists report.
Met Office Issues 47-Hour Amber Heat Warning for 71 UK Areas
The Met Office has issued an amber heat warning for 71 areas across the UK from Monday, with temperatures potentially reaching 35°C and risks of power cuts.
Brittany Seaweed Death Family Wins Landmark Case
Family wins landmark case linking death of ultra-marathon runner to toxic green seaweed on Brittany beaches, highlighting agricultural pollution.
Ethiopian Volcano Erupts for First Time in 12,000 Years
Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano erupts for first time in 12,000 years, sending ash clouds over Red Sea; no casualties reported.
Burnham Urged to Sack Miliband Over Net Zero 'Madness'
Andy Burnham faces calls to remove Ed Miliband as Energy Secretary after Labour's disastrous Aberdeen South by-election defeat, seen as a referendum on the oil and gas ban.
Unreleased Government Report Warns of 'Intense and Scary' Climate Risks to Australia
Unreleased Australian government report warns of 'intense and scary' climate risks, including economic damage, heatwave deaths, and flooding, with impacts across all systems.
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