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Milk, wine, salad: how your food will be affected by the summer of heat
UK agriculture faces mixed impacts from severe summer heat and drought, with cereal harvests at four-decade lows while wine production and some fruit crops thrive under unusual conditions.
‘It’s due to climate’: the people of Stourbridge on the town’s wildfires
Devastating wildfires in Stourbridge destroyed 19 homes and damaged 18 others during record-breaking heat, with residents and officials attributing the disaster to climate change.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are investigating whether the Atlantic’s ocean circulation system is weakening due to climate change, with potential implications for Britain’s weather including more extreme and volatile conditions.
Factcheck: No, Europe’s heatwaves are not being ‘caused’ by declining air pollution
European heatwaves are becoming more intense primarily due to greenhouse gas warming, not declining air pollution, though reduced aerosols are contributing to circulation pattern changes.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
The UK faces intensifying heatwaves in homes designed to trap warmth, forcing difficult choices between air conditioning, passive cooling, and carbon reduction as vulnerable populations suffer most.
Correcting climate ‘misperceptions’ may not boost climate action
A new study finds that correcting public misperceptions about climate action support does not automatically increase people’s willingness to take climate-friendly actions, despite widespread beliefs that it would.
Q&A: Does the world need ‘carbon capture and storage’ to reach net-zero?
Carbon capture and storage is considered critical for reaching net-zero emissions by major climate organizations, but remains controversial due to high costs, slow deployment, and concerns about links to the fossil-fuel industry.
July was driest month in southern England since records began
July 2026 was the driest month in southern England since records began nearly 200 years ago, according to the Met Office, with exceptional warmth and drought conditions affecting agriculture and water availability.
Butterflies around the world are changing habitats – and experts say it’s ‘signalling a warning’
A global study finds about one in 10 butterfly species are shifting their geographic ranges or altitudes as climate change reshapes their habitats worldwide.
Burnham to consider ban on disposable barbecues as wildfires rage in UK
The UK government will consider banning disposable barbecues as wildfires spread across the country, with recent fires linked to the devices destroying protected habitats and wildlife.
Fossils show huge carbon emissions harm forests, not ‘green the planet’
A study analyzing fossilized leaves from 56 million years ago shows rapid carbon dioxide increases caused forests to collapse rather than thrive, challenging claims that fossil fuel emissions benefit plant life.
Builders, bakers and cheeseburger-makers: the UK workers struggling in extreme heat
UK workers across multiple industries face health risks during extreme heat, with calls for maximum workplace temperature thresholds similar to other European nations.