Tyneside Campaign Urges Beachgoers to Cut Plastic After Spill
A new campaign launches on Tyneside to reduce plastic on beaches, following a nurdle spill at the Port of Tyne that has polluted the North East coastline.
Category : Climate
Majorca: Brits Warned of 39C Heat and Storms
Brits in Majorca are warned of extreme weather with 39C heat, thunderstorms, and strong winds, as an orange alert is issued by Aemet.
UK weather maps show 30C heat surge next week across 28 counties
Weather maps from WXCharts show temperatures could reach 30C in parts of England on August 26, with 28 counties forecast to exceed 25C.
Heatwaves Drive Record Pressure on Welsh Hospitals
Wales' hottest July on record led to over 104,000 emergency department attendances, the highest ever, putting the NHS under significant strain.
Burnham's North Sea Dilemma: New Drilling Sites Considered
The government may allow new oil and gas drilling at two North Sea sites, a move activists warn will accelerate climate chaos, as explored in a podcast with Helena Horton.
Climate Crisis Fuelling Steep Fall in Migratory Bird Numbers
A review by the British Trust for Ornithology finds more than half of migratory bird species are in major decline, driven by the climate crisis and extreme weather along the African-Eurasian flyway.
Rain Arrives but Drought Persists as Reservoirs Remain Low
Rain is finally falling after the driest July on record in England and Wales, but reservoirs remain at exceptionally low levels, meaning the drought is not over.
Guardian's Thalia Juarez Named Outrider Fellow for 2026-2027
Outrider Foundation announced Guardian photo editor Thalia Juarez as its 2026-2027 visual reporting fellow, marking her third selection for the prestigious fellowship supporting original climate photojournalism in the US.
Unite's Climate and Fossil Fuel Stance Questioned
Letters question Unite union's support for North Sea oil and gas extraction amid its leadership of walkouts over hot working conditions in London.
Just 20 Defra Staff on Climate Adaptation Amid UK Crises
Only 20 of 6,600 Defra staff work on climate adaptation, a revelation that Dr Amy McDonnell says shows the government is not taking heatwaves, wildfires and droughts seriously.
Lack of water storage is an urgent national security issue
Readers respond to the crisis facing Britain caused by the lack of reservoir capacity and hotter summers, urging the government to address water storage as a national security issue.
Baba Vanga Predicted End of World Date at 340 Billion Population
Baba Vanga, who died in 1996, predicted the world will end in 5078. Scientists say her forecasts are "almost 85% true," with the global population reaching 340 billion before the end.
Omorpho Weighted Vests: The Fitness Secret Worn by Celebrities
Omorpho's weighted vests, worn by Cynthia Erivo and Taylor Swift, use microloading technology to boost calorie burn by up to 8% and improve sprint speed by 3.4%.
Asian and Muslim communities told to wash rice and feet less in water push
Ofwat funded £270,000 scheme advising Asian families to wash rice less and Muslims to use less water for wudu, sparking criticism over targeting ethnic minorities.
Brits warned over 8 key symptoms after swimming in contaminated beaches
Brits who visited contaminated beaches in Malaga are warned to look out for eight key symptoms including skin rashes and gastrointestinal illness after E. coli closures.
Kent villagers spell out 'help us' with bottles after water outage
Villagers in Benenden, Kent, used thousands of plastic bottles to spell 'help us' after 1,800 properties suffered water outages for a week, with 400 still affected.
Mystery Virus Kills Thousands of Fish on South African Beaches
Thousands of dead pilchards washed up on Cape Town beaches. Scientists found pilchard herpesvirus (PHV) genetic material in samples, but officials say it does not prove the virus caused the deaths.
Mum of E.coli victim, 8, slams South West Water over sewage spills
The mother of an eight-year-old girl who died from E.coli has condemned South West Water after figures revealed it was the worst for potentially illegal sewage discharges last year.
London heatwave hopes fade as Met Office forecasts unsettled weather
The Met Office long-range forecast predicts a 'rather unsettled' start to autumn, reducing the likelihood of another heatwave in London this year.
RSPCA Warns Public of Beach Dangers to Animals
The RSPCA has warned the public about hidden dangers to animals at the beach, urging people to avoid disposable BBQs, keep dogs on leads, and skip flying rings.
Met Office plays down chances of sixth heatwave for Wales
The Met Office has said its long-range forecast does not currently point towards a further widespread prolonged heatwave developing for Wales, despite warm and humid spells possible.
UFO News Coverage Boosts Alien Belief Among Young Americans
A survey of 2,000 Americans finds 37% now believe more in aliens due to recent UFO/UAP news coverage, with Gen Z leading the shift at 54%.
Warning Issued to Visitors of Eryri Lake After Algae Found
Natural Resources Wales has issued an urgent warning to visitors at Gwynedd's Llyn Celyn reservoir following the discovery of blue-green algae, which can be harmful.
Woman killed by falling tree as storms batter Germany
A 58-year-old woman died after a tree fell on a covered seating area in Waldorf, Germany, as severe storms caused damage and injuries across multiple regions.
NATO Jets Scrambled as Russia Strikes Kyiv, Killing 12
NATO fighter jets scrambled from Poland and Romania as Russia launched massive missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, killing at least 12 people and wounding 34 others.
Tim Spector Warns Against Bran Flakes Breakfast
Professor Tim Spector warns that bran flakes with low-fat milk, once his go-to breakfast, is 'complete rubbish' and actually makes people hungrier, advising a full-fat Greek yoghurt bowl instead.
Greenpeace Mural on Wildfire-Hit Hillside Angers Residents
Residents in Capelulo, Conwy, were angered by a Greenpeace mural painted on a scorched hillside after a wildfire, calling it an 'intrusion into grief' and removing it with garden rakes.
London Hosepipe Ban to Last Until End of Year Despite Rain
Thames Water says the hosepipe ban in London will remain in place until towards the end of the year, despite recent rainfall, due to depleted supplies from heatwaves.
Andy Burnham to donate 15% of PM salary to homeless charities
Andy Burnham will donate 15% of his Prime Minister salary to homeless charities, giving away £26,105 this year from his combined MP and PM earnings.
Welsh Gardeners Urged to Clean Water Bowls Daily for Hedgehogs
Wildlife charities urge gardeners in Wales to clean and dry water containers daily to protect hedgehogs and birds from disease during hot weather.
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