UK urged to place water bowls on windowsills for cooling
UK households are advised to put bowls of water on windowsills at night to help cool down during the ongoing heatwave, a trick experts call 'surprisingly effective'.
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London flights to wildfire-hit Bordeaux, Madrid and Valencia
Flights from London to Bordeaux, Madrid and Valencia still operate despite wildfires that have forced mass evacuations. Tourists urged to avoid affected areas.
UK heatwave: Brits urged to check fridges as 40% struggle
With a new heatwave approaching, experts warn 40% of Britons find storing food harder in summer. AO research highlights fridge overcrowding and offers tips.
Wildfire map shows outbreaks near France and Spain
A map shows wildfires burning across France and Spain as President Macron calls a crisis meeting, with over 300,000 evacuated and British tourists warned to check ahead.
Wildfires Force 250k Evacuations: Macron Calls Emergency Meeting
Over 250,000 people have fled their homes in France as out-of-control wildfires rage. President Macron convened an emergency meeting; Spain also sees mass evacuations.
Santa Marta Talks Mark Ground Zero for Fossil Fuel Phaseout
Colombia hosts first-ever fossil fuel phaseout conference in Santa Marta with 60 countries, amid global energy crisis and renewable energy surge.
Iceland Volcano Erupts, Evacuations Underway as 2.4km Fissure Opens
A volcanic eruption in Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula opened a 2.4km fissure, prompting evacuations from Blue Lagoon and Grindavík. No infrastructure threat.
UK Braces for Fourth Heatwave Amid Wildfire Fears
Emergency services are on alert as the UK faces a fourth heatwave, with southern England expected to reach 33C and wildfire risks persisting.
Hay fever season lengthens by 20 days due to climate change, study finds
Climate crisis extends North American pollen season by 20 days since 1990, worsening allergies and asthma, study finds.
First-Ever Water Shortage Declared on Colorado River Amid Severe US Drought
US declares first-ever water shortage on Colorado River as Lake Mead hits record low amid severe drought linked to climate change.
UK Heatwave: Keep Windows Closed at Night to Avoid Pests
A yellow heat alert has been issued for parts of England, and pest experts warn leaving windows open overnight during the hot spell can invite flies, wasps, moths, and mosquitoes indoors.
France Wildfires: 220,000 Evacuated Near Bordeaux
More than 220,000 people have been evacuated from south-west France as wildfires approach Bordeaux. Travelers at the city's airport are urged to check arrangements, though flights continue normally.
UK Drivers Urged to Move Cars Off Driveways Before Tuesday
Drivers are advised to park in shaded areas as temperatures could reach 35C this week, with yellow heat health alerts issued for several regions.
Britons Urged to Follow Wildfire Evacuation Orders
European relations minister Hamish Falconer says many Brits are caught up in devastating wildfires near Bordeaux and Madrid, urging them to follow local evacuation instructions.
UK minister urges Britons to follow evacuation orders in wildfires
Many British nationals are caught up in devastating wildfires in France and Spain, the European relations minister has said, urging them to follow local evacuation instructions.
Luton Airport tackles 'summer-maxxing' with free graphic novel
Two in three British children feel pressured to make summer holidays productive. Luton Airport launches a graphic novel to encourage reading for fun.
Scientists Solve Mystery of Siberia's Explosive Craters
New study explains Siberian craters as methane explosions from thawing cryopegs, with potential climate impact.
Minister warns many Brits caught up in France Spain wildfires
European relations minister Hamish Falconer says many British nationals are affected by devastating wildfires in France and Spain, urging them to follow local advice.
Heatwaves Drive Shift in European Tourism Patterns
Heatwaves are changing European tourism as travellers avoid scorching destinations for cooler alternatives and shoulder seasons.
Danny Jones: Streams don't sell out venues
McFly's Danny Jones criticizes modern music industry: artists can get billions of streams but lack live followings, as he champions grassroots venues with Greene King's Live at Your Local campaign.
France Wildfires: 330,000 Evacuated, Bordeaux Airport Zone Evacuated
More than 330,000 people have fled wildfires in southwest France and central Spain, with flames threatening Bordeaux and its airport.
Gironde Wildfire: Race Against Time to Stop Flames Near Bordeaux
Flames rage in Gironde, threatening Bordeaux outskirts. Firefighters race against time before temperatures hit 38C. Mayor of Cestas calls blaze 'of a size never seen before'.
Rescue Team Disappointed Over Drone Filming in Wildfire
A search and rescue team criticized two individuals who bypassed roadblocks to film drone footage in an active wildfire zone, requiring a costly helicopter rescue.
UK Records Hottest Day as Wildfires Spread Across Europe
UK hits record 40.3°C as wildfires rage across London and Europe; scientists link heatwaves to climate change.
Attenborough: stop mowing lawns to protect garden wildlife
David Attenborough advises gardeners to abandon lawnmowers and let grass grow longer to create habitats for bees, hedgehogs, birds and other wildlife.
Monbiot Warns Global Food System at Risk of Collapse
George Monbiot warns global food system is fragile and could collapse like the 2008 financial crisis due to loss of resilience.
Beirut's Buzz: Life Under the Shadow of Israeli Drones
For nearly three years, Israeli drones have hummed over Beirut, reshaping life and language. Locals nickname them 'the buzz' or 'Um Kamel', using humour to cope.
Urgent Wildfire Warning as Fourth UK Heatwave Looms
First responders brace for another week of wildfires as a fourth summer heatwave brings scorching temperatures up to 35C in southern England, with 'exceptionally severe' fire warnings issued.
A History of Hope: How Humanity Has Averted Ecological Disasters Before
Lessons from history: how banning whaling and CFCs shows humanity can overcome ecological crises, offering hope for climate action.
Farm Fatale: Scarecrows Tackle Climate Crisis at Southbank Centre
Philippe Quesne's Farm Fatale at Southbank Centre features scarecrows as pirate radio broadcasters addressing climate crisis and art as salvation.
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