120+ Firefighters Battle New Forest Heathland Blaze
More than 120 firefighters are tackling a devastating blaze on protected heathland in the New Forest, which is rarer than rainforests and home to rare species.
Category : Climate
Astronaut's iPhone photo captures super typhoon from space
NASA astronaut Anil Menon captured a stunning iPhone photo of Super Typhoon Dolphin from the ISS, 250 miles above Earth, showing the storm's immense scale.
Amber heat alerts for most of England as temps hit 36C
Amber heat health alerts issued for most of England as temperatures forecast to reach 36C, with more areas expected to fall into drought.
New Forest heathland blaze 'devastating' for rare species
Firefighters battle a 'devastating' blaze on internationally protected heathland in the New Forest, home to rare species, after a vehicle fire spread to the area.
Warned against 'knock-off' eclipse glasses as certified sell out
Safety-certified eclipse glasses have all but sold out online ahead of Wednesday's event, or carry hefty delivery fees. Experts warn against 'knock-off' glasses and ordinary sunglasses, as even brief exposure can cause lasting vision damage.
Amber heat alerts issued for most of England
Amber heat health alerts are issued for most of England as temperatures are forecast to reach mid-30s Celsius this week, with more areas expected to fall into drought.
Amber heat alerts for most of England as temps soar
Amber heat health alerts have been issued for most of England as temperatures are forecast to reach mid-30Cs again, with more areas expected to fall into drought.
Met Office mulls rare heat warning as 36C forecast
Temperatures could hit 36C or higher this week, prompting the Met Office to consider issuing rare amber or red extreme heat warnings, with potential impacts on infrastructure and vulnerable people.
Eclipse glasses sell out, knock-offs warned
Consumers warned against using 'knock-off' glasses for Wednesday's eclipse as safety-approved options sell out online, with experts urging indirect viewing.
UK scientists crack Arctic clouds warming breakthrough
UK-led study finds melting Arctic ice creates clouds that accelerate warming, with particle formation spiking fifty-fold in a day.
New Forest heathland fire 'devastating' for rare species
A vehicle fire spread to internationally protected heathland in the New Forest, devastating rare species. Firefighters continue to tackle the blaze, which is rarer than rainforests.
Woman Shocked by Neighbour's Stern Hosepipe Ban Reaction
A woman who accidentally used her hosepipe during a ban was shocked by her neighbour's stern reaction. Wales and England brace for fifth heatwave, with 23 million facing bans.
Charity Shopper Furious Over Fast Fashion Finds
A Reddit user is angered to find Zara and Shein items in thrift stores, sparking debate on fast fashion's impact on second-hand shopping.
Women to swim Farnes to shore without wetsuits
Three Northumberland women will swim from Inner Farne to the coast without wetsuits, braving cold waters to raise funds for Hospice Care North Northumberland.
Boiling Water Hack Kills Patio Weeds in 3 Days
Discover a natural, cheap way to eliminate patio weeds: pouring boiling water directly on them kills them in three days, as shared by DIY enthusiast Michelle.
Global Seas Hit Hottest Temperature in July
Global sea surface temperatures reached their highest on record in July, averaging 20.98°C, driven by climate change and El Niño, scientists report.
Rare Victorian printing press restored at Robert Smail's
A rare late Victorian printing press has been restored to full working order in time for the 160th anniversary of the UK's oldest working commercial letterpress printing works.
Met Office considers extreme heat warning as 36C forecast
Temperatures could reach 36C this week, prompting the Met Office to consider rare amber or red extreme heat warnings, with impacts on infrastructure and vulnerable people.
Pour boiling water in bins to stop maggots, households told
Households urged to pour boiling water in wheelie bins before Thursday's 36C heat, as maggots thrive in hot conditions. Tips include cleaning bins with bleach.
UK heat to spike to 36C as dry weather persists, forecasters warn
Forecasters warn of little respite for drought-hit UK as temperatures spike to 36C and no significant rainfall expected, with heat health alerts in place.
Lake Mead hits record low amid Colorado River crisis
Lake Mead, the largest US reservoir, has dropped to its lowest level since being filled 90 years ago, hitting 1,040.4 feet on Friday, as the Colorado River crisis worsens.
BC declares state of emergency as wildfires spread
British Columbia has declared a state of emergency as wildfires spread, forcing thousands to evacuate and prompting a provincial response.
Japanese Milk Bread Goes Viral in UK Supermarkets
Japanese milk bread, or shokupan, is the UK's latest food craze, with Waitrose reporting a 617% surge in searches and sales up 27% as TikTok fuels demand.
Stockport village split over Whitebottom Farm festivals
Compstall residents are divided over festivals at Whitebottom Farm, with complaints about noise, litter, and traffic, while others see economic benefits.
Bereaved families urge water safety as fifth heatwave looms
As the fifth heatwave of the year approaches, bereaved families warn of the 'horrific' pain of losing a loved one to drowning, urging the public to take care around water and calling for a water safety minister.
UK heat: 30C highs and Scotland deluge as alerts stay
Temperatures hit 30.6C in Kent as UK braces for fifth heatwave, while north-west Scotland saw over 100mm of rain in two days, with health alerts in place until Tuesday.
Svalbard's Unlocked Doors: Polar Bear Safety
In Svalbard, residents leave doors unlocked for polar bear escapes, but cruise tourists exploit this, forcing locks.
Hundreds ill at UK's top beaches amid sewage crisis
Hundreds of holidaymakers have fallen ill after visiting UK beaches, with Surfers Against Sewage logging 765 sickness reports across 406 locations, including Blue Flag sites.
Farmer warns UK drought is 'worst I have ever known'
Fifth-generation farmer Chris Wray expects to earn just £10,000 this year, as the UK drought forces him to leave a third of his land unplanted, risking crop shortages.
Trees could be 'urban wonder drug' to cool UK cities
Campaigners urge more urban tree planting after tests show shade cuts surface temperatures by up to 20C, calling trees an 'urban wonder drug'.
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