UK Heatwave: Amber Health Alert Issued
Record-Breaking Temperatures Expected
Weather Factors Contributing to the Heatwave
On Thursday, the temperature is expected to be 4C warmer than on the Spanish island of Ibiza, 30C (86F) warmer than in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, and 27C (80.6F) warmer than in Athens, Greece.
For the majority of England,...
Record-Breaking Heat Sweeps Across Asia
India's Driest and Warmest August on Record
Global Warming's Impact on Heatwaves and Their Lethal Consequences
Authorities announced on Friday that heat records are being broken across Asia, from India's summer to Australia's winter, as fresh evidence of the impact of climate change.
The sweltering temperatures correspond to...
Air Pollution Deadlier Than Smoking or Alcohol
Funding Gap for Air Pollution Control
South Asia's Worsening Air Pollution Crisis
A Tuesday study found that air pollution is more harmful to the average person than smoking or drinking. The threat is worsening in South Asia, the global epicenter of air pollution, while China...
Record-Breaking Wildfires in Canada Emit Double Previous Smoke Levels
Vast Areas Devastated, Carbon Emissions Surpassing Prior Records
Climate Change Fuels Canada's Intense Wildfires, Impacting Millions
Massive wildfires in Canada have already emitted twice as much smoke as the previous annual record, the EU's climate monitor reported on Thursday, and the blazes are...
Heavy Rains in Beijing Leave 11 Dead and 27 Missing
Storm Doksuri Causes Severe Flooding in Beijing
Chinese Authorities Respond to Severe Rainfall with Evacuations and Relief Efforts
Beijing, flooding roads and engulfing neighborhoods with mud.
Storm Doksuri, a former super typhoon, had traversed China in a northerly direction since making landfall in...
UK to receive nearly a month's worth of rainfall this weekend
Southern Europe experiences scorching heatwave with temperatures reaching 40°C
Jet stream's position causes the contrast in weather conditions between UK and Southern Europe
The United Kingdom is presently on the opposite side of the jet stream from Southern Europe, which is...
Red Alerts in Italy: 16 cities under red alert as extreme heat persists
Heatwave Impact: Longer duration and elevated nighttime temperatures observed
Climate Change Impact: Global warming intensifies heatwaves, making them more frequent and intense
Italy has issued red alerts for 16 cities as extreme heat continues to influence southern Europe.
In the...
Heatwave Hits Southern Europe: Record-breaking temperatures expected in Spain, France, Greece, Croatia, and Turkey
Italy Braces for Extreme Heat: Red alert warnings issued as temperatures may reach 48.8C
Concerns over Heat-related Fatalities: Previous study highlights high risk and potential increase in deaths
In the coming days, sections of southern Europe and northwestern...
Sweltering heatwave hits southern Europe
Record-breaking temperatures forecasted
Health risks and wildfire concerns arise
The sweltering heat raises health and wildfire hazards as well as packing concerns for summer vacationers.
This week and next, a sweltering heatwave gripping southern Europe is forecast to push temperatures well above 40 degrees Celsius as many Britons...
Thursday breaks record as world's warmest day
June declared warmest month ever
El Nino and global warming contribute to temperature records
According to data from the US National Centres for Environmental Prediction, Thursday was the world's warmest day on record, surpassing previous highs set on Monday and Tuesday as global average temperatures...
Warmest June on record: UK surpasses previous benchmark by 0.9C
Climate change impacts: Record-breaking temperatures and low ice levels
Drought concerns: Hosepipe bans and regions experiencing prolonged dry conditions
1940 and 1976 established the previous benchmark of 14.9C, which has now been surpassed by 0.9C. Hannah Thomas-Peter, a climate change and energy...
"Nature's way" of carbon storage: Converting CO2 into stone
Carbfix's innovative technology for carbon storage
Urgent need for action on climate change in the UK
The technique is referred to as "Nature's way" of carbon storage because it provides a safe and permanent underground repository for the pollutant gas, which is responsible...
HS2 Manchester link cancellation concerns.
Mayor warns of north-south divide.
Repercussions for Northern rail plans.
The mayor of Greater Manchester has expressed concerns that the cancellation of the HS2 connection between Birmingham and Manchester could "tear the heart" out of plans to improve rail services across northern England if the link is...
Storm Agnes: UK "danger to life" warning.
Yellow wind alert across UK.
Strong winds, travel disruptions expected.
From 10 a.m. on Wednesday until 7 a.m. on Thursday, a yellow wind warning is in effect for the majority of the country, extending from the southwest of England to Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The Met...
Aviva acquires AIG's UK business.
£460 million acquisition deal.
Strengthens UK protection market.
Aviva, a leading FTSE 100 insurer, has announced its acquisition of AIG's UK life insurance business for a substantial sum of £460 million. Aviva's CEO, Amanda Blanc, is likely to benefit strategically and financially from this greatest purchase.
The transaction...
Menopause affects women's eyes.
Hormonal changes cause dryness.
Eye shape may alter.
While hot flushes and night sweats are commonly associated with menopause, opticians are shedding light on another aspect of this life stage. Hormonal changes during menopause can affect women's eye health, leading to dryness, a higher risk of infection, and...