‘Unprecedented’ changes in UK climate are normalising extremes, report says
In Greater London, the number of days over 30C and nights over 18C more than quadrupled in the last decade,…
Lawyers to investigate claims of GB power grid cover-up over blackout risk
Accusations that National Energy System Operator (Neso) bosses were ‘risking blackouts to protect Neso’s reputation’, were raised in parliament. Photograph:…
Europe heatwave live: Germany braced for temperatures ‘well over 40C’; extreme heat warnings for England
Analysis by scientists from the World Weather Attribution group found temperatures in the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain were…
UK June heat record broken for third day in a row as ministers urged to act
People drink and fill water bottles at a fountain in a London park. The temperature rose to 36.9C in Suffolk.…
European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists say
The Met Office has extended its red heat-health alert by 24 hours, to 11pm on Friday. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPAView image…
Tarmac playgrounds and windows that don’t open: why hot spells turn our schools into heat traps | Harry Paticas
UK schools have seen highs of 40C in classrooms this week. Photograph: NorthScape/AlamyView image in fullscreenUK schools have seen highs…
UK and Switzerland record hottest ever June day as health emergencies surge in Europe
A woman drinks water in London on Thursday. The UK had its highest ever June temperature for the second day…
Europe braced for another day of extreme heat as warnings issued across UK, France and Italy – live
Harriet RichardsAssistant environment editor Simon Stiell, the UN climate chief, warned that “Europe’s savage heatwave has the fingerprints of the…
‘It’s dangerous’: how UK schools, care homes and other workplaces are coping in soaring heat
The UK has seen heatwaves in both May and June this year. Photograph: Richard Baker/In Pictures/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe…
Europe heatwave live: UK braces for record-breaking temperatures; Italy issues red alert for 16 cities
Europe is braced for another day of an unprecedented heatwave that has smashed records in many countries. Italy’s health ministry…