Category : Air Quality


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.

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.

Severe Winter Storms and Deep Freeze Hit US

A succession of powerful winter weather systems brings heavy snow, freezing rain, and extreme cold to 26 US states, causing travel disruption, power outages, and fatalities.

Storm Chandra Brings Flooding and Snow to UK

The Met Office warns Storm Chandra will bring torrential rain and high winds to south-west England, with flooding likely. Amber warnings issued as search continues for missing kayaker in Devon.

Yellow Rain Warning for South London

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain across South London, with potential transport disruption and flooding expected on Tuesday.

US Winter Storms: Snow, Ice and Freeze Hit 26 States

Severe winter weather blankets the US with heavy snow, freezing rain and extreme cold across 26 states, causing travel chaos and power outages. Meanwhile, Storm Joseph threatens Portugal with torrential rainfall.

Australia Heatwave and Bushfire Crisis Intensifies

An extreme heat warning is in place for Victoria, with severe heatwave alerts across New South Wales, ACT, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, and the Northern Territory, alongside multiple bushfires.

US Winter Storm Leaves 500,000 Without Power

A massive winter storm stretching from Colorado to New England has left half a million Americans without power, disrupted thousands of flights, and prompted emergency declarations across 17 states.

US Winter Storm: 160M Face Snow, Ice, Power Outages

A powerful winter storm sweeping across the US threatens over 160 million Americans with heavy snow, catastrophic ice accumulation, and widespread power outages, prompting emergency declarations in 16 states.

Monster Winter Storm Threatens Half of US

A massive winter storm is bearing down on the US, affecting 230 million people with snow, sleet, and freezing temperatures across southern, midwestern, and eastern states.

US State of Emergency for 200M as Storm Hits

A state of emergency has been declared across multiple US states as a historic winter storm brings intense snow, ice, and sub-zero temperatures to over 200 million people.

Snow Cloud Could Hit London Next Week

Weather maps indicate a snow cloud heading for London next Thursday, with forecasts predicting up to 100mm per hour, though the BBC expects only light rain.

London's Next Dry Day: Saturday Forecast

Londoners can expect a brief break from the persistent rain this Saturday, January 24, before another prolonged wet spell returns next week according to weather forecasts.

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