The Latest Breaking News on Climate change

Weather warnings issued as cold front moves through Australia’s south and south-east

BoM says Victoria, NSW, SA and Tasmania could be in for very strong winds, potentially over 90km/h

The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2023

Uruguay’s Water Emergency Deepens As Reservoir Hits Historic Low

Montevideo's water supply at risk as Paso Severino Dam reaches critical level after prolonged drought

Zenger · Jul 7, 2023

Five Great Reads: why hoarders hoard, classic album covers and Twitter’s latest rival reviewed

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales

The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2023

Met Office's verdict on 32C heatwave this weekend - exact areas set for Saturday scorcher

Met Office forecasters said that southern areas of the UK will experience temperatures of up to 32C on Saturday, but there is also a risk of thunderstorms and heavy showers around the country

Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2023

Torrential rain 'came just in time' to save swathes of Scotland from drought

Scotland's environment watchdog said recent rainfall had provided temporary relief to rivers - but warned they could be hammered again by another heatwave later this month.

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023

UN says climate change 'out of control' as average daily temperature record smashed

Days of record-breaking heat show how global warming could spiral into a 'catastrophic situation', United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns.

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023

Earth has had four straight hottest days on record

Thursday saw global average temperatures spike more than 1°C above average.

Axios · Jul 7, 2023

Boy, 3, dies after mum 'forgot about him' in back of car for six hours in 27C heat

The youngster is said to have been left alone in the back of the mother's car for six hours in roasting 27C heat in Ponteverdra, Spain before anyone realised the tragedy had happened

Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2023

First Thing: ‘Climate change is out of control’, UN says

The average global air temperature hit new heights this week. Plus, new Twitter rules restrict US weather service

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2023

Better breathing now, but more bad air days likely for Chicago due to climate change

Canadian wildfires ”are going to burn all summer and into the fall. We might be under the gun again,” one expert says. But an Argonne National Laboratory scientist sounds a hopeful note on climate change: “We can do something about it. It is a result of our actions.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 7, 2023