Ouyen's Scorching Heat: Victoria's Record Temperatures
A vivid personal narrative from Ouyen, Victoria, during a record-breaking heatwave, exploring the physical and emotional toll of extreme temperatures in rural Australia.
Category : Environment
Remains Found in Search for Missing Belgian Backpacker
Human remains discovered near Tasmania's Cradle Mountain where Celine Cremer vanished in 2023. Police inform family as forensic testing begins.
Frosty Fruit Melt Test in 48C Australian Heatwave
Guardian Australia conducted a unique experiment filming Frosty Fruit ice blocks melting in extreme heat across Melbourne, Sydney and Ouyen during a record-breaking heatwave.
Climate Crisis: Rising Heat Demands Government Action
As global temperatures soar due to climate change, calls grow for holding governments accountable. Explore the urgency of extreme weather and political responsibility.
Woodpecker's Plastic Box Drumming in Dartmoor
A great spotted woodpecker in West Dartmoor has abandoned traditional hollow branches for an electrical junction box, creating unique dawn drumming sessions to stake territory and attract mates.
Thames to Heat London Landmarks in £72.7m Scheme
A £72.7 million heat network will use the River Thames to provide low-carbon heating for landmarks like the National Theatre and King's College London, cutting emissions and energy bills.
NZ Landslide Risk Grows as Climate Triggers Storms
Experts warn New Zealand faces more fatal landslides as climate change intensifies storms, with over 1,800 deaths recorded from this deadliest natural hazard.
Australia Heatwave Breaks Records with 49°C Temperatures
A severe heatwave is gripping south-eastern Australia, with temperatures forecast to reach 49°C in some regions, potentially breaking state records. Bushfires continue to burn out of control in Victoria, causing water supply issues.
Jellyfish Swarm Port Phillip Bay: Video Captures Invasion
Thousands of lion's mane jellyfish have washed ashore in Port Phillip Bay, from Altona to Blairgowrie. Photographer Rodney Dekker filmed the incredible sight, highlighting a gelatinous horde affecting Melbourne beaches.
Jellyfish Bloom Closes Melbourne Beaches
Thousands of red lion's mane jellyfish have washed ashore across Port Phillip Bay, prompting safety warnings for swimmers and beachgoers in Melbourne.
Storm Chandra Hits UK and Ireland, Causing School Closures
Storm Chandra has struck the UK and Ireland, forcing hundreds of schools to close and severely disrupting travel due to intense rainfall and powerful winds.
Mountain Lion Captured in San Francisco Streets
A young mountain lion was tranquilised and captured in San Francisco's Pacific Heights after roaming urban streets, with officials warning residents to stay clear during the operation.
UK Suppressed Ecosystem Collapse Security Report
A suppressed UK national security assessment warns of ecosystem collapse threats to food security and geopolitical stability, revealed through an FOI request.
Sicily Landslide Evacuates 1,500, Threatens Town Centre
A severe landslide in Niscemi, Sicily, has forced 1,500 evacuations, with houses and cars left teetering on a cliff edge and fears growing for the historic centre.
Australian Heatwaves Five Times More Likely Due to Climate Change
New analysis reveals heatwaves like Australia's recent extreme event are now five times more probable due to human-caused global heating, with temperatures 1.6°C hotter than pre-industrial climate conditions.
Sydney's Sewage Crisis: Beach-Closing 'Poo Balls' Battle
A 16-month investigation reveals how a massive fatberg at Sydney Water's Malabar plant caused sewage debris to close beaches, with authorities slow to accept responsibility.
Experts: 'Sustainable' Plastic Claims Are Misleading
Major brands use plastic packaging labelled as 'circular' and climate-friendly, but experts reveal it's mostly fossil-based with minimal recycled content, calling it greenwashing.
London Ice Warning: 5 Areas Affected for 10 Hours
The Met Office has issued a yellow ice warning for five London areas as temperatures drop below freezing. Residents advised to take precautions.
Trump's Second US Exit from Paris Climate Agreement
Donald Trump has formally withdrawn the US from the Paris climate agreement for a second time, branding clean energy as the 'green new scam' at Davos. Experts warn this move isolates America and complicates global climate efforts.
Sicily Town Niscemi Evacuated After Cyclone Harry Landslide
A 4km-long landslide triggered by Cyclone Harry has forced 1,500 evacuations in Niscemi, Sicily, with homes at risk of collapse and the town's historic centre threatened.
Patagonia Wildfires: Why They're Nearly Impossible to Stop
Over 18,000 hectares in Patagonia have been ravaged by wildfires since January, exacerbated by funding cuts, flammable pine plantations, and unfounded conspiracy theories targeting Indigenous communities.
Storm Chandra London: Weather Warnings and Forecast
Storm Chandra brings strong winds and heavy rain to the UK, with Met Office warnings in place. Discover if London will be affected and the latest forecast for the capital.
Storm Chandra Flooding and Fallen Trees Hit UK
Storm Chandra has brought heavy rain and strong winds to the UK, causing flooding, fallen trees, and numerous weather warnings. Hall Lane in Houghton-le-Spring was blocked by a tree.
Straw Splints and Cinnamon for Plant First Aid
Discover how simple household items like drinking straws and cinnamon can act as effective first aid for mildly damaged houseplant stems, helping them heal and recover.
Air Pollution: The Silent Health Crisis Demanding Action
Air pollution causes thousands of premature deaths annually in the UK, with initiatives like London's ULEZ showing promise. Yet more comprehensive measures are needed to tackle this invisible public health threat.
Storm Chandra: UK Flood Alerts and Travel Disruption
Storm Chandra brings heavy rain, wind, and snow across the UK, with over 100 flood alerts and major travel disruptions. Amber warnings issued for south-west England and Northern Ireland.
Victoria's Record Heatwave Hits Ouyen Farmers
As temperatures near 49C in Victoria's Mallee region, farmers like Deane Munro adapt to extreme heatwaves threatening crops and wildlife in Australia's fourth-warmest year on record.
Amber Weather Warnings for Rain, Wind, and Snow in UK
The Met Office issues amber warnings for heavy rain in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, and Somerset, and severe winds in Northern Ireland, with snow expected in northern UK.
Sewage Won't Affect Beaver Rewilding in South Norwood Park
Croydon Council says sewage misconnections polluting Chaffinch Brook won't impact beaver introduction at South Norwood Country Park, despite ongoing contamination and political criticism.
Red Flood Warning in Devon as Storm Chandra Hits UK
A severe red flood warning, indicating danger to life, has been issued for Ottery St Mary in Devon as Storm Chandra brings heavy rain and winds across the UK, with nearly 100 flood warnings in England.
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