Schools across Britain are keeping children indoors during heatwaves in controversial “hot play” sessions, sparking fierce debate about whether the practice protects pupils or risks creating a generation unable to …
Climate Change
News and analysis on climate change — including UK environmental policy, global warming, extreme weather events, net zero goals, and climate activism.
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A much-loved British theme park that has entertained generations of families for more than a century will shut its doors for the final time this October, bringing an end to …
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Two elderly tourists were killed by an elephant protecting its calf during a walking safari at South Luangwa National Park in eastern Zambia on Thursday morning, marking the latest in …
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News
Europe on FIRE: Spain faces hellish 47C inferno as roads MELT in Italy while Greece burns – and UK braces for deadly 36C scorcher
by Darren SmithContinent gripped by ‘blowtorch heat dome’ as experts warn of soaring death toll with tourist already dead in Mallorca – while France and Germany battle killer storms Europe is cooking …
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U.S
Flesh-eating flies surge north on same route taken by MILLIONS of migrants – as parasites that can kill in days threaten to invade Texas
by James CarterTerrifying New World Screwworm that burrows into living flesh detected just 500 miles from US as experts warn rising temperatures mean NOTHING can stop invasion A nightmare species of flesh-eating …
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News
Inferno threatens to destroy Greece’s ‘white gold’ as massive wildfire engulfs paradise island of Chios
by Darren SmithThree separate blazes combine into mega-fire as 190 firefighters battle to save ancient mastic groves that have flourished for thousands of years A catastrophic wildfire is threatening to devastate the …
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Travel
Railway Meltdown: Hundreds March Along Tracks In 33C ‘Heat Hell’ As Trains Turn Into Ovens
by Darren SmithPassengers trapped for TWO HOURS without air conditioning as Britain bakes on hottest day of year FURIOUS rail passengers were forced to abandon their sweltering trains and trudge along the …
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Travel
Sweltering Underground: TfL’s Victoria Line Hits Record Temperatures as Capital Braces for Weekend Scorcher
by Darren SmithCommuters urged to carry water as thermometer soars and notorious ‘heat line’ becomes hotter than ever before Transport for London is scrambling to keep passengers safe as temperatures on the …
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Politics
Union memberships TRIPLE in Reform councils after Farage’s ‘get new jobs’ threat to diversity staff
by James CarterUK’s largest trade union saw 272% surge in new members after Reform leader warned climate and equality workers to seek ‘alternative careers’ Britain’s biggest trade union has seen membership TRIPLE …
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Health
BRITAIN BRACES FOR 33C SCORCHER: Amber Health Warning Issued Across ALL of England as Deadly Heatwave Set to Claim Lives
by Darren Smith‘Rise in Deaths’ Expected as Temperatures Soar to Highest of the Year – Hospitals and Care Homes Face Crisis with Internal Temperatures Set to Exceed Safety Thresholds A blistering heatwave …