UK workplaces and schools must adapt to extreme heat
Ruth Wilkinson urges employers to safeguard staff during heatwaves without waiting for legislation, while Christine Özden calls for climate-resilient schools to protect children's education.
Category : Climate
Arctic Sea Ice Decline Accelerates After Temporary Slowdown
Arctic sea ice decline has resumed after a temporary slowdown, with a record 5.8% winter drop between 2024 and 2025, researchers found.
Google's sterile mosquito release plan: Australian lessons
Google's Debug project seeks to release 32 million sterilized male mosquitoes in California and Florida. Australian trials show this method can suppress Aedes aegypti populations by up to 95%.
Ethiopia's Refugee Plan Could Solve Global Migration Crisis
Ethiopia's Makatet project aims to integrate refugees through education and work, offering a model for global migration as Sudan's war destabilizes the region.
Climate, rock art advocates challenge Woodside gas project in court
The Albanese government's approval of Woodside's North West Shelf gas extension is being challenged in federal court by the Australian Conservation Foundation and Friends of Australian Rock Art.
Gruel and graft: immersive Victorian workhouse museum reopens
Ripon Workhouse Museum reopens after £2.8m revamp, offering immersive Victorian experience with gruel, sweeping, and schoolmaster volunteers.
Racing fears Burnham and new government may target gambling
Horse racing fears Andy Burnham's government may ban gambling sponsorship, which could be ruinous for the industry if not exempted.
These Wild English Review: Mother's Drift to Far Right
Nicola Wilding's memoir explores her mother Sandra's journey from Cumbria to marching with the English Defence League, blending personal and political history.
Healthy diet too expensive for 2.69 billion globally, UN says
One in three people globally cannot afford a healthy diet, with 2.69 billion unable to meet nutritional needs, according to a UN report urging action on food affordability.
Crimea power cuts and fuel shortages spark frustration
Residents of Russian-held Crimea face severe power outages, fuel shortages, and water cuts as Ukraine's air campaign isolates the peninsula, eroding support for Moscow.
Muslim leader: ICE detention brought back Palestine memories
Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque and a green card holder, says his 80-day ICE detention reminded him of Israeli prison in 1989.
Trump HIV funding cuts cause severe global disruption
A new report finds Trump's cuts to PEPFAR have forced clinic closures, staff layoffs, and disrupted HIV services worldwide, risking reversal of progress against the epidemic.
UK Heatwave: 41C Predicted, Combat Dizziness and Fatigue
UK could see 41C, hottest day ever. Heat-related health enquiries surged 621%. Dr Tom Maggs offers tips to combat dizziness, fatigue, and dehydration.
Met Office Explains Rare Weather Phenomenon Turning UK Skies 'Opaque'
Wildfire smoke from North America has turned UK skies 'opaque' and grey, the Met Office says, as over 900 wildfires rage in Canada.
UK Drought Update: Three Heatwaves Push Parts Closer to Drought
The Environment Agency says parts of southern, central, and eastern England are moving closer to drought status after the UK's third heatwave, with wildfires, dried-up rivers, and water restrictions affecting millions.
Smoke Blankets Welsh Communities as Wildfire Spreads Over 80 Hectares
Residents in Abertillery, Abersychan and Newbridge urged to keep windows and doors closed as smoke from Blaenavon wildfire spreads across South Wales.
Family farm tax was Starmer's biggest mistake - Burnham warned
Andy Burnham must reset relations with rural Britain after the Family Farm Tax damaged trust, says Mo Metcalf-Fisher of the Countryside Alliance.
Putin 'scores own goal' as Russian warship fires near UK
A Russian warship's live-firing exercise near the UK could backfire on Vladimir Putin, a former Royal Navy chief has suggested, as the Neustrashimy conducted drills 40 nautical miles south of Plymouth.
Fifth UK water company announces hosepipe ban affecting 10m
Thames Water imposes hosepipe ban from July 23, affecting 10.1 million customers across London, Thames Valley and home counties amid hot, dry weather.
Lego Spill 30 Years Ago Turns Cornwall Beach into Treasure Hunt
A 1997 shipping container disaster spilled 4.8 million Lego pieces off Cornwall, creating 'Lego Beach' where beachcombers still hunt for rare octopus pieces.
Canary Islands beaches health risk warning from Fodor's No List
Fodor's puts Canary Islands on No List, warning 100 million litres of untreated wastewater discharged daily, posing health risks to swimmers.
Eco-Friendly Clenil Modulite Inhaler Approved for 2026
The MHRA has authorised a revolutionary eco-friendly version of the Clenil Modulite inhaler using a next-generation propellant, reducing carbon footprint by 90% while keeping the same active medication.
World's First Low-Carbon Asthma Inhaler Approved
The MHRA has approved the world's first lower-carbon beclometasone inhaler using HFA-152a propellant, reducing carbon footprint by up to 90% for over 7 million UK asthma patients.
8 in 10 Brits Avoid Spontaneity Due to Perfectionism
A survey of 2,000 adults reveals 80% avoid last-minute plans, with perfectionism a key factor. Women more likely to decline impromptu invites.
Toxic Algae Found at UK Reservoir: Urgent Warning
Blue-green algae, toxic to humans and deadly to pets, has been discovered at Slipper Hill Reservoir in Lancashire. Officials urge visitors to avoid water contact.
UKHSA Warns Families: Avoid Sun 11am-3pm This Summer
UKHSA urges families to avoid direct sunlight between 11am and 3pm as Met Office predicts warmer summer. Simple steps can prevent heat illness.
New Ferry Regeneration Row Continues After Council Decision
Wirral Council faces backlash after ignoring 83% public preference for premium New Ferry precinct design, opting for cheaper tarmac option. Locals continue to campaign.
Vodafone Offers Free 'Must-Have Device' for Families This Summer
Vodafone partners with UK National Parks to offer 'The Stick' for free, aiming to swap screen time for green time. 94% of parents want more outdoor family time.
Argentina Falklands Controversy Reignited After World Cup Loss
Barbara Parades, sister of Argentina's Leandro Parades, claims the Falklands belong to Argentina after the World Cup semi-final win over England, reigniting the political dispute.
Reform UK Slams Burnham's VAT Cut as 'Celery Money'
Reform UK's Zia Yusuf ridicules PM Andy Burnham's VAT cut on electricity, claiming it saves households just 82p weekly—the price of celery from Sainsbury's—while foreign aid continues.
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