heatwaves

Environment

Deadly heatwaves are the new reality – we need to transform the UK’s cities and towns to survive them | Hannah Martin

There’s a lot to be anxious about as a new parent, let alone in a heatwave when the thermometer in…

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Environment

‘A war of the truth’: Europe’s heatwaves are failing to spur support for climate action | Climate crisis

“It’s just too much, isn’t it?” says Julie, a retiree in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, about the 42C (107.6F) heat that her…

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Environment

The ‘silent killer’: what you need to know about heatwaves | Climate crisis

Heatwaves have grown hotter and stronger as the planet has warmed, making what doctors call a “silent killer” even more…

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Environment

Weather tracker: US and Europe swelter in June heatwaves | Environment

This summer’s first heatwave has developed across the eastern half of the United States with most places having recorded their…

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World

Shrinking Nemo: Clownfish survive heatwaves by shrinking

Clownfish have been shown to shrink in order to survive heat stress and avoid social conflict, Newcastle University research reveals.…

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Environment

Climate crisis has tripled length of deadly ocean heatwaves, study finds | Oceans

The climate crisis has tripled the length of ocean heatwaves, a study has found, supercharging deadly storms and destroying critical…

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Environment

Extreme weather across Australia brings drought, heatwaves and severe floods | Australia weather

From intense rain and floods to heatwaves and drought, Australians across the country faced weather extremes as politicians headed into…

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Environment

Surge in marine heatwaves costs lives and billions in storm damage – study | Climate crisis

The world’s oceans experienced three-and-a-half times as many marine heatwave days last year and in 2023 compared with any other…

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