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This roundup of The Conversation’s environment coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine.

The Conversation

Weather tracker: deadly May heatwave shatters records across Europe

Temperatures across parts of continent around 10-15C above average for this time of year, while thunderstorms strike eastern Australia

The Guardian - UK

Too hot, too humid: why the sustained heatwave in India and Pakistan is so dangerous

India and Pakistan are no strangers to heat. This time of year is the worst, as heat peaks before the monsoon brings cooler conditions from June.

The Conversation

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Global heating is making hajj ever more dangerous, report finds

Rising heat in Saudi Arabia threatens millions of Muslim pilgrims – but cutting fossil fuels would keep it safer

The Guardian - UK

Brussels faces backlash over carbon trading system as production costs soar

Several EU countries argue that planned cuts to free emissions allowances under the EU Emissions Trading System are too severe and do not reflect the technological limits faced by sectors such as steel, cement, chemicals and aluminium.

Euronews

Nasa images show wildfire damage to island dubbed ‘Galapagos of California’

The satellite visuals reveal vast burn scars after blaze tore through rare ecosystems on Santa Rosa Island

The Guardian - US

A warmer world creates bigger and more damaging hailstones, study says

A new study says the size and damage from hailstones will increase in a warming world

The Independent UK

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Arizona Homeowners Are Spending More on Water Than Expected This Year—and It’s Affecting Household Budgets

Water bills across Arizona have started to climb in ways that catch many homeowners off guard. Monthly statements now reflect higher usage charges, even for households that stick to routines they have used for years. Utility companies across cities like Phoenix, Mesa, and Tucson continue adjusting rates due to long-term…

The Free Financial Advisor

UK heatwave hits rail network: Smoke on tracks near London Waterloo causes delays, cancellations

Britain’s scorching heatwave caused major travel disruption on Tuesday after smoke was reported on railway tracks near London Waterloo station, forcing train operators to cancel services and impose speed restrictions across parts of the network.

The Times of India

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon slows to lowest level in six years

Brazil cut deforestation in the Amazon to its lowest level since 2019 in 2025, with tougher environmental enforcement helping reduce forest loss even as five trees continued to be felled every second in the world’s largest rainforest.

Radio France Internationale

Wednesday briefing: Can the UK adapt in time to a new normal of extreme heat?

In today’s newsletter: As heatwaves intensify, Britain must confront the limits of a society built for cooler weather, forcing policymakers, communities and households to rethink how we live, work and stay cool

The Guardian - UK

Get ready for more bill rises — study warns data centers could hike power costs in some states over 50% by 2030

US energy supplies, largely made up of natural gas and coal, are under intense strain by data centers and other digital infrastructure.

TechRadar

Solar panels offer escape from debt

Thailand's household debt reached 86.7% of GDP at the end of 2025, among the highest ratios in Asia. The Bank of Thailand's own data shows that debt for consumption is rising; debt based on income-generating assets such as property or housing loans is contracting. The data reflects bread-and-butter issues and…

Bangkok Post

Releasing cool water protects fish in the Grand Canyon. That comes at cost to hydropower

Federal officials are considering cool water releases for the third consecutive year at Glen Canyon Dam in Northern Arizona this summer to safeguard the humpback chub, a federally protected fish

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The Guardian - UK

‘What you see here is a wetland without water’: how the datacentre boom is exacerbating Chile’s mega-drought

The country is positioning itself as Latin America’s next technology hub, but communities are pushing back

The Guardian - US

Why Trump administration’s plan to attempt to destroy Pfas is ‘nonsensical’

The EPA said it was cutting Biden-era regulations on Pfas in drinking water, but advocates say the move will harm public health and benefit industry

The Guardian - AU

BHP ‘laughing’ at Australia’s key climate policy while pocketing hundreds of millions in tax breaks, Pocock says

Outrage as leaked documents reveal mining giant’s backsliding on commitments to slash emissions

The Times of India

UK heatwave: Why experts are warning against sleeping with fans on overnight amid rising temperatures

As Britain swelters through an intense early summer heatwave, experts are warning people against leaving electric fans running overnight, saying the popular cooling method could increase the risk of electrical fires, allergies and dehydration.

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The Independent UK

Endless summer? This season will be the longest in the coming decade, forecasters say

Summer 2026 is set to see more flash floods, derechos and wildfires

Evening Standard

London set to get even hotter after record-breaking 34.8C May bank holiday

Temperatures at Kew Gardens reached 34.8C on Monday, surpassing the all-time record for May

Euronews

What is a heat dome? Why Europe is sweltering under record-breaking May temperatures

“What we used to call a July phenomenon is now arriving in mid-May", according to one weather forecaster.

The Guardian - UK

Parts of England expected to hit 35C in ‘unprecedented’ May heatwave

Monday predicted to be hottest May day on record by large margin, as climate crisis makes 30C days more common

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup to face newest opponent: Brutal heat and violent storms

Heat, humidity and thunderstorms are synonymous with summer in many North American regions -- and in a few weeks they could also threaten the 2026 World Cup. They urged FIFA to update its World Cup heat-stress framework, a measure they insisted be coupled with "consistent climate action."

The Independent UK

Sizzling temperatures could mean hottest bank holiday on record

It comes as the Met Office has said heatwave conditions have now been met in eight parts of England.

Frugal Gardening

The Drainage Problem That Leads to Plant Loss

Water should nourish plants, not drown them. When soil holds too much moisture, roots struggle to breathe and slowly decline. Many gardens look healthy on the surface while hidden water buildup quietly damages everything below. Poor drainage ranks among the most overlooked causes of plant loss in home landscapes. Fixing…

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