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Yangsan Logs 42.5C, South Korea's Highest Temperature Ever
South Korea registered its highest temperature since modern records began in 1904, with Yangsan hitting 42.5C on Sunday as the Korea Meteorological Administration urged residents to halt all outdoor a
UK Drought Reveals Stark Inequalities and Water Industry Failures
The Guardian's editorial argues that England's record drought—following the driest June on record—exposes stark inequalities from golf courses watering lawns while households are banned, compounded by
Solar Hits Record 14.4% of UK Electricity in July
Solar supplied a record 14.4% of Great Britain's electricity in July as a cloudless heatwave supercharged output and households installed panels at the fastest pace since 2011.
Queensland bill gives minister power to override laws
A Queensland bill marketed as streamlining critical minerals approvals would give the development minister sweeping powers to override other laws and lower barriers to compulsory land acquisition, ala
Thousands Mobilize to Clean North-East Nurdle Spill
Up to 2,000 volunteers have mobilized across north-east English beaches to hand-clean plastic pellets that spilled into the water after a 19 July ship collision at the Port of Tyne.
Struggling to get through summer? Treat yourself like a beloved dog – and six other survival tips | Emma Beddington
Guardian columnist Emma Beddington offers seven coping strategies for what Vanity Fair has called a 'sad-girl summer,' as the UK contends with wildfires, drought in Wales and parts of England, and far
1.2GW Solar Farm Breaks Ground on Active Texas Coal Mine
A $1.7 billion, 1.2-gigawatt solar and battery storage project broke ground in Bremond, Texas, on land adjacent to an operating coal mine, with developer Panamint Capital planning to keep the coal pla
Best E-Bikes at Every Price: August 2026 Picks
Electrek has published its August 2026 buyer's guide to the best hand-tested electric bikes across every budget, spotlighting Lectric's value dominance in the sub-$1,500 space with models like the $79
Indonesia urged to play more active role in global climate diplomacy
Indonesia's Foreign Policy Community urged Jakarta to step up climate diplomacy at the 2026 Net-Zero Summit, citing the country's tropical forests and biodiversity as leverage in G20, COP31, and BRICS
Relentless UK heatwaves turn ‘green and pleasant land’ brown
Half of England and all of Wales have been officially declared in drought as the UK endures what is set to be its driest July on record, triggering hosepipe bans for 23 million people, record wildfire
China: Dozens dead in Gansu flash floods
Flash floods in China's northern Gansu province have killed 25 people and injured 23 others, with state media reporting the rising toll nearly a week after the disaster struck a popular camping area.
South Korea Records Highest-Ever 42.5°C
South Korea registered its highest temperature since records began more than a century ago, with the southeastern city of Yangsan hitting 42.5°C on Sunday as authorities issued emergency heatwave aler
Beaver dams 'helping boost drought resilience'
A University of Exeter researcher says beaver dams and ponds are creating "complex wetlands" across drought-hit England, holding water that slows river flow and shields wildlife from parched condition
‘We cannot magic up more water’: the supply problems putting housing targets in England at risk
Government housing targets in southern and eastern England are colliding with severe water shortages and failing infrastructure, as councils, environmental agencies, and water companies warn that grow
Injured peregrine reunited with parents after rehab
A young female peregrine falcon found injured and grounded near Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre was rehabilitated by Brinsley Animal Rescue and Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital, then reunited with
Hundreds of Dead Fish in River Wensum Linked to Heatwave
Hundreds of fish were found dead in Norwich's River Wensum after the recent heatwave and contaminated drainage water depleted oxygen levels. A local swimmer had described the same river as 'beautiful'
Sánchez: Climate Change Kills Amid Spanish Wildfires
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has repeatedly warned that climate change is a deadly crisis, citing rising temperatures and wildfires as proof, while facing political pushback from opposition pa
Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert
Italy's health ministry has placed 19 major cities on the highest 'red' heat alert, with 25 of 27 major cities expected to reach that level by Monday as a new heatwave grips the country.
How to Check UK Beach Water Quality Before Swimming
UK swimmers can now check sea water cleanliness through Environment Agency ratings, Blue Flag designations, and real-time pollution alert apps — though campaigners argue the official seasonal testing
Children Smash Limpets at Lyme Regis as Parents Watch
In a 'Country diary' column, Sara Hudston recounts witnessing children use fossiling hammers to smash limpets at Lyme Regis and Penzance while parents watched and did nothing, urging adults to guide c
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