Jane Burston warns that wildfires cause lasting harm via black carbon soot, which contributes to 7.9 million premature deaths annually and nearly half of global warming, urging better prevention and regulation.
Experts argue carbon capture is essential for climate goals, proposing fossil fuel producers pay for CO2 disposal. Government urged to mandate storage for new gasfields like Jackdaw.
The US and Iran are locked in a dangerous cycle of threats and strikes over the Strait of Hormuz, worsening a humanitarian crisis as food aid drops and prices soar, with no clear exit.
Dr Hussam Abu Safiya's case highlights systemic torture and death of Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons, with over 3,500 held under administrative detention, documented abuse, and little international action.
Elderly Australians are being charged for aged care services they cannot use, sparking outrage over profiteering from critical social services. First Dog on the Moon cartoon highlights the issue.
Breathable fabrics and loose cuts are key to beating the heat at work. Leave beachwear and short shorts at home for professional comfort during record temperatures.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has condemned the rearrest of environmentalists Houman Jokar and Sepideh Kashani, who previously spent two years in solitary confinement, calling it 'unimaginably cruel'.
Major incidents declared in north Wales and Derbyshire as wildfires force evacuations and threaten homes. Natural England warns of 'exceptional risk' amid hot weather and high winds.
High temperatures and low rainfall in western and central Europe are causing rivers to warm, forcing French nuclear plants to reduce output or shut reactors.
Chatsworth House launches a pilot scheme with Derbyshire Libraries, offering free entry to groups of up to eight using a community membership card. The initiative aims to boost access to cultural experiences amid the cost of living crisis.
A proposed legal settlement requires Keystone pipeline operator South Bow to pay a $26.9m civil penalty for a 2022 Kansas oil spill, plus $40m for prevention, resolving clean water law violations.
A wildfire of 'exceptional scale' in France's Fontainebleau forest has forced 900 home evacuations and disrupted rail links near Paris. Firefighting planes were deployed from southern France as the blaze spreads amid a heatwave.
Ursula von der Leyen pledges EU-wide social media ban for children after expert panel recommends restrictions for under-13s, citing predatory algorithms and mental health risks.
The Yampa River, the last free-flowing tributary of the Colorado River, faces unprecedented pressure from water demand and climate change, threatening its unique ecosystem and role in the basin.
A pipeline rupture in Puerto Rico has caused weeks of water shortages, forcing businesses to spend hundreds daily on water and residents to queue at distribution stations, with no end in sight.
Oil prices rose over 3% to $78.66 a barrel as US and Iran traded attacks in the Gulf. US stocks fell, with S&P 500 down 0.2%, while gold lost nearly 2%.
Higher temperatures from heat domes are causing radio, TV and microwave signals to travel hundreds of miles farther, disrupting communications and triggering false emergency alarms.
Dolphin deaths on South Australian beaches spiked in 2025, with at least 70 carcasses found, the highest in 12 years, linked to an algal bloom that decimated food sources.
Illegal vape sellers are using TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to promote nicotine products, with experts calling for platform-level fines as the TGA removes over 8,500 posts since 2024.
Dog trainer Max warns that when a dog's tongue curls back into the mouth during panting, it signals overheating and potential heatstroke. Owners should act immediately.
South West Water has imposed a hosepipe ban across 8 areas in Devon due to a heatwave, urging residents to conserve water as temperatures soar.
Half of Britons struggle to sleep in sweltering heat, leaving them exhausted and drained of energy, according to a new survey of 2,000 adults.
A poll of 2,000 adults found that 45% of Brits say feeling hot and uncomfortable stops them from fully enjoying summer, with sleep deprivation among the top complaints during the heatwave.
Emergency services tackle 19 wildfires across England and Wales as UK heatwave peaks at 33C, with yellow heat-health alerts issued for seven regions.
A major wildfire in Walthamstow, east London, destroyed a home and multiple gardens, with 120 firefighters battling the blaze near Wood Street station. No injuries reported.
Thirty beluga whales stranded at the closed Marineland in Niagara Falls may be relocated to facilities in Spain and the US after NOAA approval, pending veterinary clearance.
From November 2026, Awaab's Law expands to require social landlords to fix hazards like electrical faults and fire risks within strict deadlines, affecting 4 million households in England.
Two large wildfires have broken out on Tintwistle Moor in the Peak District, prompting a major incident. Firefighters and helicopters are battling the flames, following weekend fires in North Wales and Greater Manchester.
Londoners are urged to create firebreaks around gardens as extreme heatwave conditions spark major blazes. Fire chiefs advise cutting grass low and clearing debris to protect homes.
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