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Record heatwave must be ‘wake-up call’ for Britain to prepare for Mediterranean climate, experts warn

Experts warn deadly heatwave is not a ‘one-off’ and call for a ‘systemic, nationwide response’ to rising temperatures that will keep happening ‘again and again’

The Independent UK · Jun 27

Records tumble as European heatwave moves east

Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave, with tens of millions facing extreme temperatures. Forecasters warn of record-breaking heat as the phenomenon moves east, prompting red alerts in several nations. Emergency services are overwhelmed, and numerous events have been cancelled. Scientists link these recurring heatwaves to human-driven global warming, predicting…

The Economic Times · Jun 27

Thunderstorm warnings as temperatures to drop after record-breaking heatwave

The UK recorded its hottest June day for three consecutive days, with a provisional temperature of 37.3C in Santon Downham, Suffolk, on Friday, breaking the previous record by over 1C. Scientists warned that the intensity and frequency of these extreme heat events are virtually impossible without human-driven climate change. Following…

The Independent UK · Jun 27

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This is why Europe was so fatally unprepared for the June heatwave

IN FOCUS: Europe’s hottest ever June has laid bare the failures of successive governments across the continent to prepare for extreme heat. Now, scientists say, we have reached the point where climate change is having a severe impact on daily life. Alex Croft reports

The Independent UK · Jun 27

Mayors lead bold climate action

In the global fight against climate change, there has been no shortage of targets and commitments. But people ultimately judge progress by what they experience in their daily lives. And nowhere is the impact of climate action more tangible than in the world's cities.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26

A surprising Arctic discovery shows melting icebergs are quietly building hidden neighborhoods on the ocean floor

Melting icebergs are creating hidden arctic homes as disappearing glaciers reshape the deep ocean. Scientists found that iceberg-carried rocks are reaching the seafloor and forming rare habitats for marine life. This Arctic climate change discovery shows how glacier loss, ocean ecosystems, and deep-sea biodiversity are becoming connected in unexpected ways…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

Greece is paying fishermen to catch toxic toadfish invading the warming Mediterranean

Greece has launched a cash incentive for fishermen to catch toxic silver-cheeked toadfish as the invasive species spreads through the Mediterranean due to warming seas linked to climate change

The Independent UK · Jun 26

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Met Office gives latest verdict on chances of more hot weather

The Met Office has issued its long range weather forecast for August, offering insight as to whether more hot spells will grip the UK. It comes after the UK has experienced more days above 30C in 2026 than in 1976. According to the agency, temperatures during the period of 6…

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Europe on red alert as record heatwave pushes health systems to brink

Scientists described the spell of extreme weather, which began on June 20, as the most severe heatwave ever recorded in Europe. They warned that the continent, which is warming faster than any other region on Earth, is facing increasingly frequent and intense heat extremes driven by climate change. France and…

The Times of India · Jun 26

European heatwave's unlikely accomplice: an ocean 'cold blob'

Often called the "cold blob", this swath of water in the North Atlantic has bucked the global warming trend, cooling even as the planet's temperatures rise due to human-induced climate change.

The Economic Times · Jun 26

What is the 'Omega Block' causing Europe's intense heatwave?

A severe heatwave gripping Western Europe, causing over 50 deaths in France, is fueled by an 'omega block' weather pattern. This phenomenon traps warm, high-pressure air between cooler systems, leading to prolonged heat and dry conditions. While the link between climate change and omega block frequency is debated, scientists confirm…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

TotalEnergies ordered to account for client emissions in landmark climate ruling

In a landmark ruling, a French court has ordered energy giant TotalEnergies to account for its clients' emissions in the company's climate plan. It is the first time France's Corporate Duty of Vigilance law has been applied to climate change. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Justine Ripoll from Notre…

France 24 · Jun 26

France heatwave overwhelms hospitals and forces Pride march delay

Emergency doctors at one of Paris's biggest hospitals warned on Friday that wards had become dangerously overcrowded after a week of soaring temperatures, as authorities restricted public alcohol consumption, organisers postponed the annual Pride march and €130 million was pledged to help schools adapt to climate change.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 26

How oil execs shaped a landmark climate

BP sponsored an elite Princeton research center to address the climate problem without getting off fossil fuels

Salon · Jun 26

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The Conversation · Jun 26

Three ways climate action can be more inclusive for 1.3 billion disabled people

Imagine a global political summit that shapes the future of our planet where one of the most populated countries in the world does not have a voice? This may seem unlikely, but currently 1.3 billion disabled people (nearly the population of China) do not have formal representation at policy talks…

Bangkok Post · Jun 26

Climate change to blame for intensity of Europe heatwave: scientists

PARIS — Human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for the intensity of a record-breaking heatwave scorching Europe, scientists said Friday.

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Record-breaking heatwave virtually impossible 50 years ago, scientists warn

Climate change is causing the record heat that is disrupting life across much of Europe.

France 24 · Jun 26

Europe’s severe June heatwave ‘virtually impossible’ 50 years ago, climate scientists say

Europe’s record heatwave in the month of June would have been "virtually impossible" 50 years ago, scientists said Friday, proof that human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for the intensity of the latest scorcher. Half-a-century ago, a similar heatwave would have been 3.5°C cooler, the study found.

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The Independent UK · Jun 26

Europe's extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, scientists say

The record-breaking heat that’s scorching Europe day and night this month would not have been possible without climate change, according to a new study

Euronews · Jun 26

‘Climate change is running rampant’: Europe’s heatwave ‘virtually impossible’ 50 years ago

“Continued fossil-fuel emissions are directly responsible for the disruption people are experiencing this week,” climate scientists warn.

The Conversation · Jun 25

Most bees are solitary and don’t live in hives. Climate change risks them starving

When we think of bees, we often think of flowers. The more flowers the better, right? Well, not exactly. Like us, bees need to consume specific nutrients in suitable amounts and combinations.

The Independent UK · Jun 25

The mosquito-borne diseases that could soon reach the UK as temperatures soar

Mosquitoes capable of carrying nasty illnesses, such as dengue fever and Zika, could also take hold in the UK in the coming years due to climate change

The Independent UK · Jun 25

Britons will struggle to put food on table as heatwaves become the norm, scientists warn

British farmers are facing a crisis as severe weather events cause harvests to fail

France 24 · Jun 25

Social infrastructure during heatwave: 'Knock on the door makes the difference between life & death'

François Picard is pleased to welcome Eric Klinenberg, Professor of Sociology at NYU and Author of "Heat Wave: A Social Autopsy of Disaster in Chicago". He challenges one of the dominant assumptions surrounding extreme heat: that technological adaptation alone can protect societies from climate change. Drawing on his landmark study…

The Conversation · Jun 25

Universities have a vital role to play in tackling climate change

Governments, corporations and other institutions must all play constructive roles in mitigating the impacts of climate change. Universities, too, can and must help with that effort.

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