June and July hottest on record in Western Europe, monitor says
The Copernicus Climate Change Service says historically low rainfall has worsened the situation in several countries.
Amber heat-health alerts issued for most of England as temperatures could reach 36C or higher this week – latest updates
There is no single definition for a drought, but one way of describing it is a prolonged period of abnormally…
UK temperatures could hit 36C as fifth heatwave of summer looms
There has been an unprecedented period of hot, dry weather in the UK this year. Photograph: Peter Nicholls/AFP/Getty ImagesView image…
Wildfire forces thousands of evacuations in Western Canada
A fast-moving wildfire has forced more than 20,000 people to evacuate parts of British Columbia’s Okanagan region.
Plastics contamination an ‘overlooked’ concern in food waste schemes, experts say
Plastics contamination an ‘overlooked’ concern in food waste schemes, experts say Researchers find microplastics can persist in compost, leaching into…
British Columbia issues evacuation orders ahead of fast-moving wildfires
Authorities warn residents to be prepared to leave their homes as fast-moving wildfires spread across western Canada.
Nazi shipwrecks emerge from the depths as Europe’s Danube dries up
The wreckage of a Nazi warship has become visible above the exceptionally low water line on the Danube near Prahovo…
Fiji rugby player dies in Japan of suspected heatstroke as high of 35C hit
Saimoni Vunilagi was hospitalised with symptoms of heatstroke after rugby team training on Monday, but died on Friday.
Scratch of the day: local football season postponed due to ‘rock hard’ pitches
Dried-out football pitches can be found across all England after high temperatures and no rain. Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PAView image in…
Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan, heads towards China
Five elderly people have suffered non-life-threatening injuries, with three falling due to the wind in Japan.