Category : Climate


UK Schools Swelter as Climate Adaptation Plans Fail

A primary school in west London illustrates the UK's failure to adapt to rising temperatures, with a 130-year-old building staying cooler than a 2017-built neighbour, as experts warn that climate adaptation must happen now.

Australia Faces Unprecedented Heatwave

Australia is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave with temperatures exceeding 50°C in some regions, prompting emergency warnings and health alerts.

NSW Labor Gambling Reforms Funded by Pokies Tax Surge

New South Wales Labor's gambling reforms are being financed by a record surge in poker machine tax revenue, with the state collecting over $2.5 billion in the last financial year, according to official figures.

Freezer Hack for Cooling Down Better Than AC

A woman shares a simple hack using a hot water bottle frozen to keep cool during a heatwave, with some calling it better than air conditioning. But experts warn of safety risks.

Jon Kay issues 'risk to life' warning on BBC Breakfast

Jon Kay presented BBC Breakfast from Richmond upon Thames, warning viewers of a rare red extreme heat alert with a risk to life, as temperatures could reach 38°C across southern England, the Midlands and south-east Wales.

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