Burnham urged to tackle UK wildfires with three key actions
After devastating wildfires, the National Trust calls for a government response, urging Andy Burnham to treat climate change as a societal issue, invest in nature, and tackle fossil fuels.
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UK heat alerts as temperatures set to reach 33C
Yellow heat health alerts issued for parts of England as temperatures are set to rise again, potentially reaching 33C in central and southern England by next Tuesday.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach hosts £18 solar eclipse viewing
Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort will host a large-scale viewing of the August 12 solar eclipse, offering free glasses and extended hours, with tickets from £18.
Wildfire Size of 500 Football Pitches Came Metres from Homes
A wildfire at Llanwonno, Rhondda, spread to over 500 football pitches, coming metres from homes in Blaenllechau, with no evacuations but a rest centre set up.
UK Faces Water Rationing as Drought Hits Half of England
Half of England faces drought conditions, with emergency plans revealing potential mandatory water rationing. Record-low rainfall and heatwaves have prompted urgent calls to conserve water.
Fruit Fly Deterrent: Lemon and Cloves in Fruit Bowl
Fruit flies can be deterred by placing cloves in half a lemon in your fruit bowl, as the scents repel them, according to cleaning expert Anna Louisa.
Locust Swarm Turns Sky Black in 'Biblical' Scenes in Dagestan
A massive locust swarm in Dagestan, Russia, turned the sky black, sparking 'biblical' comparisons and pest control efforts.
Food banks on the brink in climate crisis Britain
Anti-poverty campaigners urge government to expand NHS Healthy Start scheme as climate change and inflation push food banks to the brink, with 24% of UK families with under-fives now in food poverty.
MAIB assesses Port of Tyne nurdle spill after collision
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has begun an assessment after nurdles were spilled into the sea during a collision at the Port of Tyne, with tonnes of pellets washing up on North East beaches.
Lanarkshire Choirs Unite for Mental Health Arts Festival
Lanarkshire Choir Collective brings together hundreds of singers for a special concert and recording to promote mental health and community connection.
Britons Sleeping in Kitchens to Escape Heat: Citizens Advice
One in six Britons are taking drastic action like sleeping in kitchens or booking hotels to cope with extreme heat, as Citizens Advice warns of a year-round housing crisis.
One in six sleeping in kitchen to cope with heatwaves
One in six Britons are taking drastic action like sleeping in the kitchen or booking hotels to cope with heatwaves, Citizens Advice has found, calling for government action.
Kent drought turns fields into dusty western landscape
Kent's fields resemble a Texas ranch after weeks without rain, as drought and heatwaves grip England, with hosepipe bans affecting millions.
Bird Flu Fears Drive Egg Price Spike as Farmers Boost Biosecurity
Poultry farmers fear a single H5 bird flu infection could wipe out flocks and double egg prices, prompting industry-wide biosecurity measures.
One in Six Britons Sleeping in Kitchen to Beat Heat
One in six Britons are taking drastic action like sleeping in kitchens or booking hotels to cope with heatwaves, Citizens Advice finds, urging government action.
Sheep wool could make seaweed farming plastic free
Queen's University Belfast engineers have developed wool ropes from Whiteface Dartmoor sheep for seaweed farming, replacing plastic and creating a circular solution.
Met Office drought maps reveal UK's dire rain shortage
New Met Office maps show rainfall 65% below average in July, with soil moisture at 1% in parts of England, as farmers warn of food shortages.
Climate change demands new planting choices
England's changing climate means native-only planting is outdated; we must adapt with drought-tolerant species, says a letter writer.
Port of Tyne urges global change to nurdle shipping rules
Port of Tyne CEO calls for global shipping industry to change how nurdles are transported and classified after billions of plastic pellets spilled into the River Tyne.
UK Drought: Kent and Wimbledon Resemble Bone-Dry Texas
Drought grips UK: July driest on record in southern England, 34th day of 30C heat ties 1995 record, hosepipe bans affect 23m households.
Kashmir Cloudburst Kills 28, Families Search for Missing
A cloudburst-triggered landslide in Murrah village, Kashmir, killed at least 28 people, with families still searching for the missing amid erratic weather linked to climate change.
Ban toxic pet flea treatments, UK parliamentary report urges
A parliamentary report calls for a ban on over-the-counter flea treatments for pets, citing pollution of waterways and harm to wildlife from chemicals like imidacloprid and fipronil.
Butterflies on the Move Worldwide, Study Finds
About 1 in 10 butterfly species have shifted their ranges due to climate change, with 80% expanding. A global study reveals alarming ecosystem changes.
Expat Regrets Leaving London for Spain Amid Wildfires
Barbara Collins, 72, moved from London to Granada for sun but now regrets it as wildfires and extreme heat leave her trapped and considering a move to Portugal.
UK drought: England looks like 'western frontier' in photos
Drought and heat have turned parts of England into a western-style frontier, with new photos showing cattle in dust-filled fields in Kent as the country faces water shortages.
Greens: Fossil fuel firms must fund firefighting helicopters
Green Party leader Zack Polanski urged fossil fuel producers to pay for firefighting helicopters and block new North Sea drilling, calling wildfires an existential threat.
Hexham Among UK's Most Wildfire-Prone Areas
Hexham ranks 7th in UK wildfire risk, prompting Northumberland Fire Service to stress prevention despite enhanced capabilities.
Heavy rain unlikely to ease Scotland water scarcity, experts warn
Heavy rain may cause localised flooding in eastern Scotland but won't provide the sustained recovery needed after dry weather, Sepa warns.
Family loses Greek dream home to wildfires days before move
A UK family lost their Greek mountain home to wildfires days before relocating. They now seek €100,000 to rebuild, with a GoFundMe launched.
Storm flooding risk in Scotland, South East stays dry
Scotland faces flooding from thundery showers, while southern England remains dry despite drought concerns.
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