UK Foreign Office wildfire travel advice for France and Spain
The UK Foreign Office has updated travel advice as wildfires in France and Spain force over 330,000 people to flee, urging travellers to follow local instructions.
Category : Climate
Wildfires Force Thousands to Evacuate French Resorts
Thousands of holidaymakers and locals evacuated from coastal resorts in France as wildfires threaten more destruction; over 260,000 displaced.
Mass evacuations on French Atlantic coast as wildfire threat escalates
Around 4,000 people are being evacuated from campsites and tourist residences near Lacanau on the French Atlantic coast as worsening weather fuels wildfires, officials say.
Welsh Drivers Urged to Park in Shade as Temperatures Hit 35C
Drivers in Wales are advised to move cars off driveways as temperatures could reach 35C on Wednesday, with interior heat posing risks.
Europe Heatwave Threatens Wildfire Control in France and Spain
Rising temperatures threaten to worsen wildfires in France and Spain, which have forced 360,000 evacuations as firefighters battle blazes in Gironde and Avila.
Portugal Interior Minister Resigns After Wildfires Kill Over 100
Portugal's interior minister resigns amid criticism over deadly wildfires that killed over 100 people in four months. New minister appointed.
US Ski Resorts in Crisis as Bikini Skiers Hit Slopes
Record low snowfall and extreme heat force US ski resorts to close early, with bikini-clad skiers on the slopes. Over half of western resorts affected.
Science-Backed Car Cooling Trick Works, But With a Catch
Hannah Fry's car cooling trick works by creating low pressure to swap hot air for cooler air, but success depends on outside temperature and effort.
Young Brits Top Beach Grumbles: Toilets, Seagulls, Dead Phones
A poll of 2,000 reveals Gen Z's worst beach experiences: gross toilets (43%), parking nightmares (30%), seagull attacks (25%), and dying phone batteries. Hive creates a solar-powered parasol to charge devices.
Salt Marsh in Outer Hebrides Holds 2,500-Year Sea Level Record
Scientists discovered 2,500 years of geological history in a salt marsh on the Isle of Lewis, showing sea level rose 1.2m since 500 BC.
Royal Parks heatwave warning: avoid sitting under trees
Royal Parks urges visitors not to sit under trees as fourth heatwave hits UK, with Met Office confirming heatwave conditions from July 28 to Thursday.
Hamza Yassin 'struggling' as Countryfile revisits 1996 oil spill disaster in Wales
Countryfile's Hamza Yassin visits Pembrokeshire site of 1996 Sea Empress oil spill, struggling to identify oil-covered bird.
Bordeaux Prepares for Mass Evacuations as Wildfires Near
Bordeaux mayor Thomas Cazenave says authorities are ready for 'all eventualities' as wildfires approach, with over 260,000 evacuated in southwest France.
Renewables Boost UK Security, Minister Says
Energy minister Michael Shanks says wind and solar farms boost UK security, citing resilience against sabotage and lessons from Ukraine.
Australia's Climate Report Sparks Misinformation Wave from Sceptics
Australia's climate risk assessment faces misinformation from Matt Canavan and Chris Kenny, who misinterpret its findings on cyclones and extreme weather.
7.1 Earthquake Hits Japan, Tsunami Advisory Issued
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan's Kyushu region, triggering a tsunami advisory for the Ariake and Yatsushiro seas. People warned to stay away from coast.
Spain Wildfires: Evacuations, Road Closures, and Heatwave Alerts
Spain's wildfires force evacuations and close roads in Ávila, Castellón, Madrid, and Toledo. Authorities urge avoiding travel in fire zones as heatwave persists.
Record Number of Gray Whale Deaths on Northwest Beaches
22 gray whales have died of strandings on Washington beaches this year, with malnutrition linked to climate change reducing prey in the Arctic.
French Firefighters Race to Control Blazes Near Bordeaux
Over 260,000 evacuated as wildfires approach Bordeaux; temperatures set to hit 41°C. Macron calls it France's worst crisis since WWII.
France Wildfires Near Bordeaux Threaten City
Over 260,000 evacuated in southern France as wildfires burn 42,000 hectares, with temperatures set to hit 41°C near Bordeaux.
North Wales wildfire warning after beauty spot fires
Police warn that fires at three North Wales beauty spots could have caused devastation, after 'idiots' lit campfires amid hot weather.
French Wildfires: Race to Contain Blazes Near Bordeaux
Wildfires raging near Bordeaux force over 260,000 evacuations; Macron calls it worst crisis since WWII as 41C heatwave approaches.
France Wildfires Near Bordeaux Before 41C Heatwave
Emergency crews race to contain wildfires near Bordeaux as a heatwave threatens 41°C. Over 260,000 evacuated, 42,000 hectares burned, two firefighters dead.
France Wildfires: Race Against Time as Heatwave Intensifies
Firefighters battle to contain wildfires in Gironde, France, as over 200,000 flee and temperatures near 40C. A town mayor says, 'We are at war with an enemy.'
Bordeaux Wildfires: Race to Contain Before 41C Heatwave
Wildfires are nine miles from Bordeaux as the mayor prepares for 'all eventualities' amid a new 41C heatwave. Over 260,000 evacuated in France, with two firefighters dead and 88 injured.
Cold Snap Could Boost Migratory Bird Numbers for RSPB Survey
European cold snap may bring more fieldfares and redwings to UK for RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, starting 23 January.
Kenyan waste picker leader: ‘We are the backbone of recycling’
John Chweya, leader of Kenya’s waste pickers, fights for recognition and rights in UN plastic treaty, drawing on his childhood on the dump.
European May Heatwave Shatters Records as Australia Braces for Thunderstorms
Europe's May heatwave shatters records with UK at 35.1°C, Ireland and France also hit highs. Australia faces severe thunderstorms and flash flood warnings.
Bali waste crisis deepens as landfill restrictions force garbage pile-up
Landfill restrictions have disrupted garbage collection in Bali, leading to waste piling up in streets and tourist areas as residents resort to burning and illegal dumping.
How to Keep Your Spirits Up During Wetter Winters
With wetter winters becoming the norm, here are creative strategies to cope with rainy days, from romanticising the weather to writing rain songs.
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