France and Spain Race to Contain Wildfires Before Heatwave
Firefighters in France and Spain are racing to control huge wildfires before temperatures rise again this week, with officials calling the coming days absolutely critical.
Category : Climate
Firefighters battle wildfires in France and Spain
Hundreds of thousands evacuated as France and Spain face 'completely exceptional' wildfires, with over 116,000 hectares burned since January.
Ben Jennings cartoon on southern Europe wildfires
A cartoon by Ben Jennings addresses the devastating wildfires in southern Europe, capturing the severity of the ongoing blazes across the region.
Europe's wildfires worsen as climate policies deprioritised
Pyrocumulonimbus cloud appears in France as wildfires rage; leaders urged to accelerate EU green transition amid record heat and mass evacuations.
Chicken farming fuels spread of campylobacter bacteria
Intensive chicken farming is driving the spread of campylobacter, the world's most common bacterial cause of diarrhoea, as strains evolve rapidly in farmed birds.
Wildfires Wipe Out Area Size of Cornwall, Evacuations Top 360,000
More than 360,000 people evacuated from southern Europe as wildfires destroy a land mass the size of Cornwall. Fire severity highest since 1980.
Met Office: August Weather for Greater Manchester Changeable
Met Office forecasts changeable August weather for Greater Manchester, with a brief hot spell in the southeast and heat-health alerts issued.
Doomsday Clock at 85 Seconds to Midnight: 'The odds are not in our favour'
The Doomsday Clock is at 85 seconds to midnight, the closest ever, due to nuclear war, AI, climate change, and biological risks, warns the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
Most Polluted Neighbourhoods in Greater Manchester
New data shows all Greater Manchester neighbourhoods exceed WHO air pollution limits, with city centre and north Manchester worst affected.
William: Wildfires reflect 'increasingly extreme climate'
Prince William said 'devastating' wildfires across Europe are a 'stark reminder' of extreme climate challenges, as fires rage in France, Spain and the UK.
Scottish Isles Could Unlock Mystery of Earth's Ancient Snowball Phase
Remote Scottish islands hold unique rock records from before the Snowball Earth ice age 720 million years ago, solving a long-standing geological mystery.
Coalition's Net Zero Civil War: The Charade Continues
Coalition's internal fight over net zero reveals lack of policy substance, focus on politics over climate action.
Tuvalu's Sinking Islands: Rising Seas Threaten Existence of Pacific Nation
Tuvalu faces existential threat from rising seas, with two islands on verge of submersion, impacting food, water, and health.
Australia heatwave threatens temperature records and sparks extreme fire danger
Intense heatwave in south-east Australia threatens temperature records, with catastrophic fire danger and total fire bans in several states.
Miliband takes World Bank seat for climate and development
Ed Miliband will personally take the UK's seat on the World Bank board, signalling that development and climate action will be central to British foreign policy.
Tate's new director faces challenges, not crisis
Jessica Morgan takes over Tate amid visitor decline, staff strikes, and budget cuts, but record-breaking shows suggest exaggerated talk of existential crisis.
Top Camping Chairs: Comfort and Portability Tested
After testing 11 models, the Eno Lounger DL wins as best overall camp chair for its balance of comfort, portability, and ease of use, while budget and hiking-friendly options also shine.
Lib Dems: all new UK homes must have air conditioning
The Liberal Democrats propose mandatory air conditioning in new homes to cope with extreme heat, citing homes 'woefully unprepared' for climate crisis.
Ella Baron cartoon: wildfires in France and Spain
Ella Baron's latest cartoon depicts the devastating wildfires sweeping through France and Spain amid extreme heat conditions.
US heatwave: 40 million under warnings as heat dome persists
At least 40 million people across central and southern US faced extreme heat warnings on Sunday, with heat indexes above 100°F and parts of the southwest expected to hit 120°F.
Trump's war and its global consequences
Trump's Iran war has cost billions, raised energy prices worldwide, and trapped the US in a quagmire. The author argues we are all victims of his capricious leadership.
New footpath in Ceredigion fulfills 30-year dream
A new footpath in Comins Coch, Ceredigion, finally provides a safe route away from traffic after more than 30 years of waiting, benefiting walkers and cyclists.
Fire clouds: pyrocumulonimbus worsen European wildfires
Pyrocumulonimbus clouds, or fire-generated thunderstorms, may have formed for the first time in France, worsening wildfires as Europe battles blazes amid heatwaves.
Seven new suspected bird flu cases in SA signal spread
Seven suspected new H5 bird flu cases in South Australian crested terns indicate the disease may be spreading locally, experts warn.
Extreme Heat Risks for London's Rough Sleepers
Heatwaves in London are making rough sleeping more dangerous, with barriers to water, cool spaces, and increased health risks for vulnerable people.
Uganda food relief after 19 hunger deaths in drought region
Uganda has launched emergency food relief after 19 deaths from hunger in the drought-stricken Karamoja region. About 1.5 million people face acute food shortages and rising malnutrition.
Record Heat and Drought Fuel Europe's Explosive Wildfire Season
Record heat, drought, and windy conditions have made wildfires in France and Spain explosive, with fine fuels at 96th percentile dryness and erratic winds driving flames towards Bordeaux.
Murals celebrate lives beyond homelessness in three UK cities
St Mungo’s installs murals in London, Reading and Bristol to challenge stereotypes about rough sleepers, featuring former homeless individuals and their stories.
Typhoon Noul forces 715,000 from homes in southern China
Typhoon Noul, the strongest storm to hit China in 2026, made landfall in Guangdong, forcing over 715,000 people to relocate and cancelling hundreds of flights in China and Hong Kong.
Scientists Urge PM to Ban New North Sea Oil Drilling
Leading climate scientists who helped create Greater Manchester's carbon neutral pledge urge Andy Burnham to reject new North Sea oil drilling at Jackdaw and Rosebank.
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