Wildfire smoke is crossing borders as climate change intensifies Europe's blazes.
"Climate change, wildfires and air pollution is a vicious circle," says Clean Air Fund CEO Jane Burston – and toxic particles can travel thousands of kilometres.
Climate crisis-driven heat ‘sucking soils dry’ as extreme drought hits Europe.
Analysis shows how heatwaves are making atmosphere thirstier, damaging water supplies, food production and power generation.
Climate we had in 20th Century 'has now gone' - Met Office.
Scientists say that the country's climate is "on the move".
More than 2,700 excess deaths estimated in England and Wales during May and June heatwaves.
Climate change added between 3-4°C to maximum temperatures and is estimated to be responsible for about 42% of the deaths across both heatwaves.
'Extreme' marine heatwave expected for parts of UK.
A marine heatwave could reach "extreme" levels around parts of the UK later this week, according to the Met Office, raising concerns for marine life.
Millions of homes in London, Essex and Kent at risk of sinking as UK heats up.
More than 26 per cent of properties in London could be affected by subsidence by 2070, forecasts show
England has just had its hottest June on record, Met Office data shows.
Chief scientist says dangerous heatwaves, which are getting more likely, ‘bring home the implications of climate change’
World’s oceans experience hottest June ever, scientists say more heat ahead.
European Union monitors say the first half of 2026 was ‘marked by sustained and exceptional ocean warmth’ and forecast more to come.
Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C.
Europe's unprecedented early summer heatwave may be responsible for hundreds of excess deaths, according to the head of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Hospitals in England declare critical incidents as machines and IT fail in heat.
Extreme weather breaks MRI scanners and cooling units and workload rises for sleep-deprived staff on sweltering wards.
Europeans told to protect themselves as deadly heatwave takes its toll.
Large parts of Western Europe remained in the grip of a deadly heatwave that has claimed dozens of lives, disrupted power supplies, and shut schools and cultural landmarks.
NFU urges urgent action on water resilience as climate threat grows.
NFU calls for greater government support with on-farm water storage and investment in water-efficient crops and systems.
The UK food imports most at risk from ‘El Nino’ heat stress this summer.
Coffee, fruit and rice are all at risk.
Millions of homes in London, Essex and Kent at risk of sinking as climate crisis worsens.
Analysis pinpoints areas most vulnerable to hotter, drier weather causing ground to shrink and drag foundations down.
Europe’s Heat Wave Has the ‘Fingerprints of Climate Change All Over It’
Scientists have said the anomalous heat is almost certainly linked to human-caused global heating.
Floods have forced at least 67 closures at NHS hospitals since 2021.
At least 67 NHS hospital wards, departments and other sites across the UK have been forced to temporarily close or relocate due to weather-related flooding over the past five years.
‘Mind-bogglingly crazy’: Europe’s deadly, early heatwave is smashing records.
Temperature records are being smashed across Europe as parts of the continent swelter in a heat wave that is bringing extreme temperatures alarmingly early in the year.
UK ‘built for climate that no longer exists’ and needs urgent changes to survive global heating, report warns.
Landmark report calls for widespread air conditioning and says UK temperatures forecast to exceed 40C by 2050.
Declare climate crisis a global public health emergency, experts tell WHO.
The climate crisis should be declared a global public health emergency by the World Health Organization, or millions more people will die unnecessarily, leading international experts have said.
Preparing Health Systems for Climate Risks Saves Lives - and Pays Off.
For every $1 invested in data-driven tools and activities that prepare health systems for climate impacts, countries can generate nearly $4 in health benefits; or up to $68 depending on the scenario.