Quarter of a billion vapes face landfill before 2025 ban as recycling obligations ignored
Material Focus says 250m disposable vapes could be dumped before 2025 ban as most producers and retailers ignore recycling duties.
Category : Climate
Cerne Giant's Rechalking Adapted as Climate Crisis Takes Toll
Climate crisis forces adaptations in the rechalking of Dorset's Cerne Giant, as algae and heavy rain take their toll on the ancient chalk figure.
Wildfire expert warns UK faces 'new normal' of blazes
Devastating wildfires are set to become the UK's new normal, warns consultant Andy Elliott, as crews battle the Dunwich Heath blaze for a fourth successive day.
France's megafire forces 200,000 from homes near Bordeaux
A 'megafire' west of Bordeaux has forced 200,000 people from their homes, burning 42,000 hectares and leaving firefighters facing a 'war of attrition'.
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Activists push back on Democratic 'climate hushing'
Climate activists launch actions in at least 20 states to counter Democrats' 'climate hushing' and demand climate action as extreme weather hits US.
Otways bushfire: Victorians urged to evacuate as blaze threatens to spread during heatwave
More than 1,000 homes in Victoria told to leave before sunset as Otways fire burns 9,400 hectares, with extreme heat forecast.
India records all 50 hottest cities on Earth during April heatwave
On April 27, all 50 of the world's hottest cities were in India, with temperatures reaching 46.2C. Experts warn of climate crisis and drought risks.
Storm Goretti: St Michael's Mount loses four-fifths of tree cover in 112mph gales
Storm Goretti caused severe damage to St Michael's Mount, felling 119 large trees and destroying 80% of its canopy. Gardener describes 'devastating' loss.
£500 Boost: EV Charger Grants for Homes Without Driveways
Households without driveways can claim £500 towards an EV charge point, up from £350, under an extended OZEV grant scheme running to March 2027.
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Plant drought-tolerant daisies to beat beige gardens
Gardener Joe Swift says planting drought-tolerant daisies such as black-eyed Susan and coneflower can revive gardens turned 'beige' by this summer's heatwaves.
Plastic food and drink packaging ‘world’s most common coastal litter’
Study finds plastic food and drink packaging is the most common coastal litter worldwide, with regional variations and international treaty talks in turmoil.
Great Barrier Reef suffers biggest annual coral loss in decades, report finds
Report reveals biggest annual coral loss in two of three Great Barrier Reef regions since 1986, with scientists warning of a tipping point.
I watched France's first fire cloud from my back porch
After tornadoes and floods, a British expat near Bordeaux watches France's first fire cloud as wildfires force 220,000 to evacuate.
Watching a Fire Cloud From My Porch in Wildfire-Hit France
Wildfires in Gironde force 220,000 evacuations and scorch 300,000 hectares across France and Spain, as a resident witnesses France's first fire cloud.
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Humane Rat Traps May Kill Rats Anyway Scientist Warns
A scientist has warned that 'humane' rat traps cause stress and likely kill the animals anyway, as a heatwave drives an 80% rise in UK pest control call-outs.
Tintwistle fire: five weeks of smoke, loss and silver lining
A wildfire has raged on Tintwistle Moor for more than five weeks, forcing a road closure and devastating wildlife, while residents find rare peace from traffic.
Bath with a friend: 1976 drought and today's warnings
With half of England now in drought, Brits recall the 1976 heatwave's water rationing, bath sharing and pub beer shortages as experts warn of future risks.
Move garden items off lawn this weekend for healthy grass
A horticulturist advises moving paddling pools, trampolines and toys off the lawn during heatwaves to prevent yellow patches and fungal disease.
Gardeners urged to move summer items off lawn before heatwave
Horticulturist Chris Bonnett advises moving paddling pools, trampolines, and toys off lawns to prevent yellow patches and fungal disease during hot weather.
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Couple Recall Frantic Banging as Dunwich Heath Fire Evacuates
Stephen Bullock and Christine Miller describe the terrifying moment they were woken by frantic banging on their caravan door and forced to flee toxic fumes from the Dunwich Heath wildfire.
Wildfire Near Sizewell Nuclear Station Stabilising
Firefighters are stabilising a large wildfire near Sizewell B nuclear power station as they enter the third day, with no risk of spread to the site.
RAF firefighting helicopters overseas as UK battles wildfires
Britain's military firefighting helicopters are deployed to Cyprus, unable to assist as crews fight a major 150-hectare blaze in Suffolk near a nuclear power station.
Sainsbury's boosts British produce after extreme weather
Sainsbury's is increasing British-grown tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers after heatwaves exposed import risks, signing 10-year deals with UK growers.
Whole of Wales in drought as UK battles extreme heat
The whole of Wales is now in drought after prolonged heat and low rainfall, while the UK faces record wildfires and heat-related deaths.
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Trump Misunderstands Burnham's North Sea Drilling Stance
Donald Trump praised Andy Burnham for promising to open up the North Sea, but Burnham's actual position remains against new drilling licences.
Suffolk wildfire: Firefighters make good progress
Firefighters tackling a 150-hectare wildfire near Sizewell B nuclear power station in Suffolk say they are making good progress, with 18 engines and 100+ crew at scene.
New Wildfires in East London After Busiest Day
Firefighters battled large grass fires in Hornchurch and Rainham on Thursday after London Fire Brigade's busiest 24 hours of 2026, as the city faces severe wildfire risk during drought conditions.
Suffolk wildfire: 120 firefighters battle 100-hectare blaze
Around 120 firefighters are tackling a 100-hectare wildfire near Dunwich, Suffolk, forcing the evacuation of 47 people, including babies and pets, from a holiday park.
Londoners Celebrate First Rain in Weeks After Drought
Rain fell in London for the first time in weeks, ending a dry spell amid drought and a hosepipe ban, with residents rejoicing on social media even as amounts were minimal.
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Andy Burnham pledges support for Suffolk blaze
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged 'all the support' to Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service as they tackle a major blaze at Dunwich Heath near Leiston, covering 150 hectares.
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