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World's Oceans Reach Record July Temperatures Amid El Niño Surge
Global ocean temperatures soared to unprecedented levels in July, marking the hottest month on record for the world's seas as El Niño conditions intensify.
10 August 2026
Western Europe Records Hottest Month Ever Amid Persistent Heatwaves
Western Europe registered its highest average monthly temperature on record last month, as prolonged heatwaves continue to affect the region and raise concerns over soil moisture.
10 August 2026
Residents Vow to Defy South West Water Hosepipe Ban After Sewage Spills
A new hosepipe ban by South West Water has triggered widespread public defiance, with residents citing the company's extensive record of sewage pollution and high water prices.
8 August 2026
Climate Change Fuels New Era of Destructive Wildfires
Rising global temperatures and increasingly dry conditions are ushering in a new era of catastrophic wildfires, with communities built near natural landscapes facing heightened risks.
8 August 2026
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South Korea Swelters in Record 42.5C Heatwave
South Korea is enduring a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures soaring to an unprecedented 42.5 degrees Celsius across the Korean Peninsula this week, Al Jazeera reports.
7 August 2026
Britain faces food shortages as drought continues
Britain could face shortages of certain foods as drought continues in parts of England, farmers warn.
3 August 2026
Italy's Major Cities on Highest Heat Alert
Italy's major cities to be placed on highest heat alert due to extreme temperatures
3 August 2026
Solar Power Hits Record Share of Britain's Electricity Mix in July
Solar energy supplied a record 14.4% of Britain's electricity mix in July, driven by a surge in new installations and above-average sunshine hours.
2 August 2026
England's Housing Targets Hang in Balance as Drought Hits Water Supplies
England's ambitious housing plans are under threat as severe drought grips the country, leaving authorities scrambling to find solutions to a looming water crisis.
2 August 2026
US Proposes Deep Colorado River Water Cuts for Southwest States
The US government has unveiled a plan for the Colorado River, proposing significant water cuts for California, Arizona, and Nevada amid severe drought conditions.
1 August 2026
Wales Declares Drought After Record Dry July, Half of England Also Affected
Wales has officially declared a drought across its entire territory, following its driest July in nearly two centuries, as half of England also faces severe water scarcity.
31 July 2026
Third 'Heat Dome' Prompts US Heatwave Warnings for 70 Million
Around 70 million people across the central and southern United States are bracing for extreme temperatures this week as a third significant 'heat dome' event develops.
31 July 2026
US Heatwave Persists as Millions Face Extreme 38C Warnings
Central and southern states from California to Mississippi are experiencing another severe heatwave, with heat indexes climbing above 38C for millions.
30 July 2026
Major Incident Declared as Suffolk Wildfire Forces Evacuations
A major incident has been declared in Suffolk as 90 firefighters tackle a large, wind-driven wildfire at Dunwich Heath, prompting evacuations and an advisory for residents to keep windows closed.
30 July 2026
France Wildfires Intensify Amid 40C Heat, Locals Defy Evacuation
Firefighters are battling intense flare-ups in France's Gironde region as temperatures soar past 40C, with some residents refusing to evacuate their homes despite the advancing blazes.
30 July 2026
England drought: Half of country officially in drought, Environment Agency warns
Half of England officially in drought due to unusually hot and dry weather, Environment Agency says
29 July 2026
France and Spain Race Wildfires as Fresh Heatwave Approaches
Firefighters in France and Spain are battling to control vast wildfires that have consumed nearly 300,000 acres, as officials warn of a critical window before a new heatwave arrives this week.
28 July 2026
European Wildfires Devastate French Forests, Madrid Sees Record Blazes
Massive wildfires are tearing across parts of Europe, with a major blaze continuing to burn through vast tracts of forest in southern France, while Spanish firefighters bring several significant incidents under control.
27 July 2026
