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'.
Category : Climate
Sixth Mass Extinction Peak Could Hit by 2500, Study Says
A study predicts the sixth mass extinction's peak may occur by 2500 under worst-case warming, requiring 9C rise, not 5.2C, to trigger a catastrophic event.
Guga hunt tradition under threat on remote Scots island
A thousand-year-old tradition of hunting baby gannets on a remote Scottish island is under threat after a wildlife agency's ruling, sparking fierce debate between locals and activists.
UK braces for fifth heatwave with temperatures up to 33C
Temperatures could reach 33C in parts of the UK on Sunday as a fifth heatwave looms, with yellow heat health alerts in force and wildfire risks high.
Tin Foil Trick to Cool Homes as Fifth Heatwave Hits UK
As the UK faces a fifth heatwave with temperatures up to 36C, experts recommend placing tin foil on windows to reflect heat and keep homes cooler.
Super El Niño May Cause Severe Winter Flooding
A super El Niño is forecast, raising risks of severe winter flooding in the US, according to meteorologists.
162-Year-Old Shipwreck Guinness Could Reveal Original Recipe
Scientists hope a rare 1864 bottle of Guinness from a shipwreck off Dover can help recreate the original recipe, as samples are analyzed.
Summer of devastating wildfires captured in cartoon
A cartoon by Christopher Harry depicts a summer of devastating wildfires, highlighting the climate crisis and its impact on communities worldwide.
Nurdle spill impact may take years to understand
The full impact of a nurdle spill into the River Tyne may take years to understand, says Tyne Rivers Trust, as tonnes of plastic pellets entered the river after a ship collision.
Heat alerts as fifth UK heatwave brings 36C highs
Yellow heat health alerts are active across England as the fifth heatwave hits, with temperatures potentially reaching 36C in parts of East Anglia and south-east England.
UK heatwave: 84-hour health alerts for 6 regions amid 36C blast
Heat health alerts issued for 84 hours across six UK regions as temperatures may hit 36C, with a possible rise in deaths.
Climate Denial Unviable After Record Summer
A summer of record temperatures and wildfires, including the Cairngorms blaze, proves climate change is real. Scotland's fire service must be properly resourced to face growing threats.
UK braces for fifth heatwave with new health alerts
New yellow heat health alerts will be in force from Saturday to Tuesday as the UK faces its fifth heatwave, with temperatures potentially reaching 36C by Thursday.
UK Heatwave: 36C Expected as Heat Health Alerts Issued
Temperatures could reach 36C in parts of England next week, with heat health alerts in place as heatwave conditions return to the UK.
Sierra Nevada Foothills Fire Claims One Life
A wildfire in the Sierra Nevada foothills has killed one person and forced evacuations, officials said.
UK breathes wildfire smoke from global blazes, study finds
Wildfires worldwide account for 10% of UK particle pollution, with climate crisis likely to worsen the problem, researchers say.
Europe heatwave breaks records as rivers dry up
Temperature records across central and eastern Europe as extreme heat triggers power plant shutdowns and wildfires.
Prepare Your Garden for a Heatwave Before Your Holiday
Before heading off on holiday, prepare your garden for the heatwave with expert tips: move plants from direct sun, use self-watering globes, deadhead blooms, and mulch borders.
Calls for boats to collect nurdles after River Tyne crash
Volunteers demand boats to collect spilled nurdles from River Tyne, warning of wildlife risk and calling for national emergency response.
UK braces for 36C heat as health alerts issued
Temperatures could hit 36C in parts of England next week as heatwave conditions return, with heat health alerts in place for large areas.
UK braced for 36C heat as health alerts issued
Temperatures are set to reach 36C in parts of East Anglia and south-east England by Thursday, with heat health alerts in place for large parts of England.
Suffolk nature reserve left 'unrecognisable' after wildfire
A wildfire at Dunwich Heath in Suffolk has burned 370 acres, leaving the National Trust reserve 'unrecognisable' and prompting a £500,000 appeal.
National Trust urges climate mission after wildfire
National Trust boss Hilary McGrady urges Andy Burnham to make climate resilience a national mission after Dunwich Heath wildfire raises £350k.
Tributes to 'one of a kind' woman who died from rare condition
Hermione Taylor, from Darwen, died from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. A campaign raises funds and awareness for SJS Awareness UK.
Freshwater Pools at Dead Sea Stun Scientists, Spark Debate
Freshwater pools have appeared beside the shrinking Dead Sea, supporting new life and drawing comparisons to biblical prophecies, but scientists offer a natural explanation.
Total Solar Eclipse 2026: Best Spots for Brits Abroad
Europe's first mainland total solar eclipse since 1999 will occur on August 12, visible from northern Spain, Portugal, Iceland, and more, with UK seeing partial eclipse.
Ebola in DRC may be mutating as cases pass 4,000
Officials fear Ebola virus in DRC is mutating as cases pass 4,000. Africa CDC plans door-to-door searches and scaling up response.
99p-a-day vegan collagen 'world's first' hailed by users
Feel Pro Collagen Gels, a vegan 'world's first' collagen supplement, are 50% off at 99p a day. One user says she 'feels like I'm 10 years younger'.
Volunteers unite to clean up nurdle spill
Thousands of volunteers in the North East are collecting plastic pellets, known as nurdles, from beaches after a ship collision spilled them into the sea, described as a 'disaster'.
Bird Flu Hits Limestone Coast: Residents on Frontline
Three weeks after H5 bird flu hit South Australia's Limestone Coast, residents report frequent sick and dead birds, with dozens of cases and a mass mortality event confirmed.
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