A year after LA-area wildfires destroyed thousands of homes, fewer than a dozen have been rebuilt A year after devastating fires in the L The Independent UK · Jan 7
Greece's Epiphany events marking Christ's baptism highlight concerns about water scarcity Orthodox Christians attended Epiphany ceremonies on Tuesday, highlighting water scarcity concerns in Greece The Independent UK · Jan 6
Trump officials sue California cities over laws to restrict fossil fuels Suit against San Francisco-area cities Petaluma and Morgan Hill latest attack on policies that seek to rein in oil and gas The Guardian - US · Jan 6
Fresh weather warnings issued as snow cancels flights and shuts schools Temperatures dropped to minus 10.9C at Shap in Cumbria overnight, and 52cm of snow was recorded by the Met Office at Tomintoul in Banffshire. Evening Standard · Jan 5
These numbers tell the story of the Los Angeles wildfires, one year later A year after twin infernos devastated Los Angeles County, here are some key numbers that show how fast the disaster unfolded and the toll it left behind The Independent UK · Jan 6
Australians feel the heat as bushfire threat flares up Authorities are warning people to be on high alert as several states prepare for intense heatwave conditions not seen since the Black Summer bushfires. AAP · Jan 5
Outskirts of Australian cities at risk of catastrophic fires on scale of deadly LA blazes, study finds At least 6.9 million residents on Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth and Hobart fringes exposed as dry summer follows years of vegetation growth The Guardian - AU · Jan 5
LA fires: Chemicals from the smoke lingered inside homes long after the wildfires were out – studies tracked the harm When wildfires began racing through the Los Angeles area on Jan. 7, 2025, the scope of the disaster caught residents by surprise. Forecasters had warned about high winds and exceptionally dry conditions, but few people expected to see smoke and fires for weeks in one of America’s largest metro areas. The Conversation · Jan 5
Weather tracker: Arctic air grips Europe as severe winds batter Corsica Subzero temperatures, heavy snowfall and powerful gusts mark a harsh start to 2026 for many The Guardian - UK · Jan 5
Frozen Pipes Crisis: British Gas Warns Over 50,000 Homes Could Wake Up With Boilers Down This Week British Gas warns 50,000+ UK homes may lose heating as freezing temperatures threaten pipes and boilers this week. International Business Times UK · Jan 4
LA residents are battling a ‘toxic soup’ of hazards a year after deadly fires Many with homes still standing are now living with the hazards left by the fires The Independent UK · Jan 5
Rain continues in parts of California reeling from flooding and high tides Crews cleared mud from key California highways as forecasters warned that more thunderstorms were on the way after downpours and high tides caused flooding, prompting road closures and rescues of people trapped in cars The Independent UK · Jan 4
Flooding forces hundreds to flee homeless shelter in San Diego Officials evacuated about 325 men and women from Bridge shelter on New Year’s Day after heavy rains The Guardian - US · Jan 4
'So Much Better Than a Regular Snow Shovel' – Discover Why People Are Switching to This Angled Model for Low-Effort, Fuss-Free Snow Removal It even has wheels to make manual shoveling less strenuous Homes & Gardens · Jan 3
International Business Times UK · Jan 3 Met Office Snow Alert: Full List of 14 UK Regions to Be Hit by Monday Met Office issues snow and ice alerts for 14 UK regions by Monday; amber warnings for Scotland, sub-zero temperatures, 40cm snow expected.
Kiplinger · Jan 3 10 Cheapest Places to Live in Washington Is Washington your go-to ski destination? These counties combine no income tax with the lowest property tax bills in the state.
Euronews · Jan 2 Wind is now one of the world’s biggest electricity sources. So why are we switching turbines off? Wind power has surged across Europe, sparking concern that billions are being wasted due to "insufficient" grid investment.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 2 EU carbon border tax redraws rules for trade in carbon-heavy goods The European Union’s new carbon border tax is now in force, reshaping how some of the world’s most polluting industrial goods enter the EU market. The system, which took effect on 1 January, applies to products such as steel, aluminium, cement, hydrogen and fertiliser.
The Guardian - US · Jan 2 2025 was a big year for climate in the US courts - these were the wins and losses Americans are increasingly turning to courts to hold big oil accountable. Here are major trends that emerged last year
Evening Standard · Jan 2 Whole island of Ireland under weather warning as wintry conditions sweep in Snow and ice is forecast throughout the weekend.
LiveScience · Jan 1 Trees in Panama's tropical forests are growing longer roots in the face of drought A long-term experiment reveals tropical forests in Panama are able to adapt to droughts, but scientists warn this short-term "rescue strategy" is unlikely to save them from the impacts of climate change.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 1 ‘The source of all life is here’: plan to mine lithium in Chilean salt flat sparks fears of water scarcity The Colla Indigenous people claim Rio Tinto’s plans to extract the key mineral will harm fragile ecosystems and livelihoods
Saving Advice · Jan 1 Water Districts Are Revising Usage Thresholds for Fixed-Income Households For decades, water billing was one of the most static expenses in a household budget. You paid a flat service fee plus a standard rate...
Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025 Snowfall expected across much of UK with new warnings issued The yellow weather warning is in place between midnight and noon on Friday.
Digital Camera World · Dec 31, 2025 This is why your snow images look blue, yellow, or green… and this is how to fix them after you take the shot Snow photography can quickly look cold, dull or unnatural. Here's how to fix white balance and keep your winter images clean and true to life