The Silent Killer: Essential Facts About Heatwaves
Heatwaves are a silent killer causing more deaths than any other natural disaster. Learn about risks, symptoms, and how to stay safe during extreme heat.
Heatwaves are a silent killer causing more deaths than any other natural disaster. Learn about risks, symptoms, and how to stay safe during extreme heat.
A University of Ottawa study reveals that hot drinks like tea and coffee can cool the body by increasing sweat evaporation, but only in dry conditions.
Energy bills for households and small businesses will drop up to 10% from July in eastern Australia, driven by record renewables and battery storage, according to the Australian Energy Regulator.
Rising night-time temperatures across south and south-east Asia prevent informal workers from recovering, leading to exhaustion, lost wages, and health crises.
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RecommendedExploring Biebrza National Park in Poland reveals a jaw-dropping bounty of wildlife, from elks and orchids to eagles, serving as a stark reminder of what Britain has lost.
A climate expert paints a grim picture of life in the UK in 2052, with extreme heat, water scarcity, and food rationing becoming the norm, urging immediate adaptation.
Over 15 million salmon died at Scottish fish farms in 2025, sparking calls for regulatory reform from animal welfare and environmental groups.
The UK experienced a tropical night after the hottest May day, with temperatures not falling below 21.3C. Climate change is boosting heatwaves, experts warn.
The French Open faces extreme heatwave conditions with temperatures exceeding 40°C. Players and organizers implement measures to ensure safety and fair play.
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RecommendedAs global temperatures rise, heatwaves become more frequent and intense. Experts warn that extreme heat may soon be the new normal, with devastating impacts on health, infrastructure, and the environment.
A leaked memo reveals BHP halted or delayed key climate projects in Western Australia, war-gaming options to stall major investments into the next two decades.
BHP backtracks on climate commitments, delaying solar projects and diesel phase-out. The world's biggest miner faces criticism for inconsistent actions despite being a top polluter.
Internal documents leaked to Guardian and ABC reveal BHP war-gamed ways to delay decarbonisation, contradicting its climate promises.
Michigan faces unprecedented tornadoes and floods, with 33 tornadoes last year and severe flooding. Experts link these events to climate change, impacting communities and the economy.
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RecommendedClimate campaigners call for urgent installation of air conditioning in UK schools and care homes, citing 3,000 heat-related deaths in 2022 and studies showing AC can reduce fatalities by 75%.
The UK recorded its hottest May day ever as London reached 33.5°C. The previous record of 32.8°C was smashed at Heathrow, with highs of 34-35°C forecast.
Discover the best London parks to beat the heat, from Hyde Park to Hampstead Heath, ranked by social media buzz and size.
The UK recorded its hottest May day ever as Heathrow hit 33.5°C. Amber heat alerts remain across London and the South East until Wednesday.
UK Coastguard issues warning against digging deep holes on beaches, citing risks of injury and suffocation. Safety tips and past incidents highlight the dangers.
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RecommendedA new poll reveals that nearly half of UK adults spend less than three hours a week in nature, despite overwhelmingly positive childhood memories of outdoor play. Wildlife charities urge people to 'rewild their inner child'.
Scottish charity APRS warns that the government's green datacentre policy lacks clear definitions, potentially allowing massive carbon emissions from AI developments to be overlooked.
Braided rivers, a rare global phenomenon, are under threat as communities tame their flow, causing ecological harm. Māori tribes watch with horror.
Conservationists fear a WA government plan to double groundwater extraction from the Fitzroy River could endanger sawfish populations, which rely on aquifer-fed pools to survive the dry season.
Four critically endangered mountain bongos were flown from Czechia to Kenya as part of a breeding and rewilding program to increase the gene pool and save the species from extinction.
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RecommendedNatural restoration, like forests and wetlands, offers a low-cost climate solution by harnessing feedback loops that boost biodiversity and human wellbeing, unlike costly tech fixes.
Temperatures could hit 34°C on Monday, with amber health alerts in place across much of England. The Met Office says the May record of 32.8°C is likely to be broken.
The River Wye's entire catchment has been formally recognised as a living ecosystem with intrinsic rights, a UK first, aiming to protect the polluted river from ecological collapse.
Temperatures in London could reach 33C, potentially breaking May and bank holiday records. Stay hydrated and wear sunscreen as heat alerts are issued.
A nine-year-old in Cambridgeshire helps a large white butterfly free itself from its chrysalis and feeds it banana before it flies away.
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RecommendedBerlin faced its longest blackout since WWII after a sabotage on power cables. The Volcano Group claimed responsibility, but investigators are still unsure if they are eco-terrorists, far-right agents, or Russian proxies.