Spain and France battle wildfires amid climate emergency, PM warns
Spain and France battle severe wildfires amid climate emergency, with thousands evacuated and another heatwave forecast.
Category : Climate
LA Wildfires One Year On: Thousands Still Unable to Return Home
One year on from the LA wildfires, over 70% of displaced residents have not returned home due to insurance battles, rising rents, and permit delays.
Indonesian Rescuers Buried by Second Mudslide During Search Operation
Rescuers in Indonesia were buried by a second landslide while searching for victims in West Java; 12 dead, 27 missing.
France Vows No Leniency for Arsonists in Wildfires
France's interior minister says 184 people arrested on suspicion of arson, including a volunteer firefighter, as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and tens of thousands evacuated.
Pub mural honours Jodrell Bank as telescope funding cut looms
The Space Invader pub in Goostrey has unveiled a mural of the Lovell Telescope as officials announce plans to scrap £2.8 million annual funding from 2028, threatening its scientific future.
UK heatwave sparks mosquito warning as disease-carrying species detected
UK heatwave creates ideal conditions for disease-carrying mosquitoes; experts advise three simple garden steps to reduce breeding.
Amazon Lakes Reach 'Unbearable' 41C, Killing Pink River Dolphins
Amazon lakes hit 41C during heatwaves, causing mass die-offs of pink river dolphins and fish. Study shows alarming warming trends.
Ice cream van jingle tops UK nostalgia survey on summer
The sound of an ice cream van is the UK's favourite nostalgic summer moment, with 46% of adults citing it, according to a Kinder Bueno Ice Cream survey.
Inequality and Housing Crisis Await New Greater Manchester Mayor
The next mayor of Greater Manchester inherits a powerful office but faces stark inequalities, high child poverty, rising homelessness, and unaffordable housing as the region's prosperity remains unevenly shared.
UK wildfire risk elevated after 200 fires in fortnight
Fire chiefs warn UK wildfire risk remains elevated after more than 200 fires in two weeks, with temperatures set to hit 35C in southeast England.
UK households urged to put kitchen tin foil in windows
Kitchen tin foil can reflect sunlight and keep homes cooler during the 33C heatwave forecast for Wednesday, July 29, experts say.
Fire Disrupts Cop30 Climate Summit in Brazil
Fire at Cop30 in Brazil causes evacuation and delays; 13 treated for smoke inhalation. Talks on fossil fuel transition disrupted.
UK households told to use tinfoil on windows for heatwave
Brits are urged to cover windows with tinfoil as a heatwave hits from July 28-30, with experts saying it can reduce heat and glare by up to 99%.
Japan Earthquake: 6.8 Magnitude Strikes Kumamoto, Collapses Building
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, caused a shopping centre to partially collapse, trapping people. The quake hit at 4.27pm local time at a depth of 10km, registering the highest level on Japan's Shindo scale.
France and Spain battle wildfires, evacuations continue
Nearly 4,000 people evacuated from Lacanau, France, as winds and extreme heat reignite wildfire fears. Macron calls situation toughest since WWII.
Prosecute Climate Crimes with Existing Laws
Existing criminal laws like reckless endangerment and involuntary manslaughter can be used to prosecute big oil for climate disasters, argues Aaron Regunberg in an opinion piece.
Swansea Council net zero target faces fleet challenges
Swansea Council has reduced carbon emissions by 23.5% but says its vehicle fleet is unlikely to be fully electric by 2030 due to finances and resources.
Firefighters' Koala Rescue Amid Australian Bushfires
Volunteer firefighters rescue koalas, kangaroos, and possums amid devastating Australian bushfires in South Australia and NSW.
Greece ‘at war with fire’ as wildfires force mass evacuations on Rhodes, Corfu and Evia
Greece battles wildfires on Rhodes, Corfu, and Evia, with mass evacuations of tourists and residents as PM says country is 'at war with fire'.
France Wildfires: Thousands Evacuated Near Bordeaux
New maps show wildfires still raging in south-west France as nearly 4,000 more people evacuated from Lacanau. Over 260,000 have fled the region; 42,000 hectares burned.
Heart-Shaped Lightning Bolt Over Oregon Beach
Rebecca Boren captured a heart-shaped lightning bolt on camera over Cannon Beach, Oregon, part of 8,357 strikes that sparked wildfires.
Dry Weather Warning for Wales School Holidays
Natural Resources Wales warns of ecosystem stress from dry weather, with drought in north Wales and hosepipe bans affecting 33,000 properties.
Heart-shaped lightning bolt captured over Oregon beach
A photographer captured a lightning bolt forming a heart shape over Cannon Beach, Oregon, among 8,357 strikes that hit the state on July 22.
Alan Titchmarsh names euonymus unsung hero for gardens
Alan Titchmarsh recommends euonymus as 'unsung hero' thriving in any soil, sun or shade, as UK faces heatwave. Also shares potato harvesting tips before August.
Population Growth Key Driver of Biodiversity Loss, Study Finds
UK report highlights population growth as major driver of biodiversity loss; 9.7bn by 2050 threatens ecosystems.
Giant swing in Swiss Alps tackles climate change
A giant swing called BalancAIR has opened 2,110m above the Swiss Alps, offering panoramic views and a response to shrinking snow due to climate change.
Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning: 13 Budget-Friendly Tips for UK Homes
Discover cheap, easy ways to cool your home without air conditioning during the UK heatwave, using fans, curtains, and houseplants.
Brits warned: don't sit under trees in heatwave
Normanby Hall Country Park warns visitors against picnicking under trees as prolonged hot weather weakens branches, posing serious risk.
Environmental Concerns Spark Calls for Balloon Ban in UK
Environmentalists and a balloon seller call for UK ban on balloon releases due to wildlife harm, with alternatives like bubbles and memorial benches.
Wildlife centres overwhelmed with hedgehogs in heatwave
Animal rescue centres are at maximum capacity with hedgehogs and foxes suffering heatstroke amid record temperatures, RSPCA says, urging gardeners to create shaded spaces.
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