Cause of massive flood that wrecked homes in Wales revealed
A massive flood that wrecked homes in Wales has been blamed on a combination of heavy rain and a blocked culvert, according to an official report.
Category : Climate
Expert: 49% chance civilisation collapses by 2050
American scientist Jared Diamond estimates a 49% chance civilisation will collapse by 2050, citing unsustainable management of fisheries, farms, and fresh water.
Peers demand ban on over-the-counter flea treatments
Peers call for a ban on off-the-shelf and online pet flea treatments, citing environmental damage from chemicals like fipronil and imidacloprid.
UK harvest faces worst on record after brutal summer
Analysis suggests 2026 could be the UK's worst harvest on record, with a 2.5m tonne shortfall costing farmers £390m amid extreme heat and drought.
Storm threat in Scotland, dry South East
Thundery showers and flood alerts in Scotland, while southern England remains dry. July was driest on record in the region.
Search for 13-year-old boy in sea off East Yorkshire coast
Humberside Police search for a 13-year-old boy who got into difficulty swimming in the sea off Hornsea, East Yorkshire, on Tuesday evening.
Wildfires rage near Athens as heatwave grips Europe
Wildfires west of Athens jumped containment lines, forcing evacuations and closing a highway, as record heat and drought continue across Europe.
Seoul issues first severe heatwave warning as death toll hits 16
Seoul braces for its first severe heatwave warning as South Korea's death toll from heat reaches 16, with temperatures forecast to hit 38C.
Boy, 14, drowns after entering water at Millwall Outer Dock
A 14-year-old boy has drowned after entering the water at Millwall Outer Dock in east London, with police treating the death as unexpected but not suspicious.
Boy, 14, drowns after entering Millwall Outer Dock
A 14-year-old boy drowned after entering the Millwall Outer Dock in east London. Emergency services recovered him at 10.30pm, and he was pronounced dead. Police treat the death as unexpected but not suspicious.
Ex-KGB Bishop Calls Putin's Nukes 'God's Grace'
Patriarch Kirill, an ex-KGB agent, called Russia's nuclear arsenal 'God's grace' hours before Putin addressed children in Siberia.
Man flees flat as thousands of wasps infest home
Craig McDonald, 38, has been repeatedly stung and forced to leave his Greenock flat after thousands of wasps infested his bedroom, with his landlord yet to resolve the issue.
Met Office: Rain forecast but driest areas may miss out
Rain is on the way for parts of the UK after the driest July in England and Wales since records began, but some areas may still see none.
UK to see spectacular partial solar eclipse on August 12
A partial solar eclipse will darken UK skies on August 12, 2026, blocking up to 95% of the Sun, the most significant since 1999.
Euphrates Drying Up Sparks Apocalypse Fears
The Euphrates River is drying up rapidly, fueling fears that a Biblical prophecy about the end times and Armageddon may be coming true.
Rain forecast but dry areas may miss out, Met Office warns
Rain is forecast for parts of the UK after the driest July on record, but some southern England areas may still see none, with heat alerts in place.
Rewilding blamed for wildfire risk after Minsmere blaze
Experts warn rewilding can worsen wildfire risks if unmanaged, after a 371-acre blaze at RSPB Minsmere and Dunwich Heath.
Welsh beachgoers suffer severe burns from disposable BBQ sand
Beachgoers in Wales suffered severe foot burns from hot sand under disposable barbecues, prompting warnings from Morriston Hospital Burns' Centre.
Great whites 'already lurking off UK beaches' as oceans warm
Great white sharks may already be visiting UK waters as oceans warm, with hammerheads expected to follow, experts warn.
Zoe Sugg and Alfie Deyes' disappearance deepens over donkeys
Zoe Sugg and Alfie Deyes have been absent from social media for months, but new planning documents reveal they are building a donkey sanctuary, sparking a local dispute.
Greece Wildfires: Firefighters Battle Blazes Nationwide
Firefighters continue to tackle wildfires across Greece, including islands, as gale-force winds fuel the blazes. Satellite imagery shows devastation near Porto Germeno.
Turning Cheese Byproduct Whey into Fuel for Homes and Cars
Researchers at Heriot-Watt University and Take Root Bio have devised a method to turn salty whey, a cheese byproduct, into fuel that could heat homes or power cars, addressing the challenge of disposing 95,000 tonnes annually.
Wildfires Hit Eastern Washington in Extraordinary Season
Wildfires are burning across eastern Washington state in an extraordinary season, forcing evacuations and threatening homes.
Driest July in southern England since records began
July 2026 was the driest month in southern England since records began nearly 200 years ago, the Met Office said, with England and Wales also recording their driest July on record.
Regent's Park drought photos show stark contrast
Photos taken weeks apart in Regent's Park reveal severe drought damage as London faces a flash drought amid the fourth heatwave of the summer.
Noel Edmonds lobster release sparks warnings
Noel Edmonds released shop-bought lobsters into the sea, prompting warnings about disease transfer and risks to the crustaceans, though the shop defended the act.
UK Food Shortage Risk: Drought Threatens Supermarket Staples
Britain faces potential food shortages as drought and record heat hit crops. Farmers urge action, while experts warn of price hikes on vegetables and cocoa.
England and Wales Suffer Driest July on Record
England and Wales had their driest July since 1836, with southern England seeing its driest month ever, amid extreme heat and drought.
Guga hunt licence refused by NatureScot for 2026
NatureScot has refused a licence for the annual guga hunt on Sula Sgeir, citing potential adverse impact on gannet populations.
England and Wales Driest July on Record
England and Wales had their driest July since 1836, with southern England seeing its driest month ever, amid extreme summer weather and drought.
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