Are zoos ready for the changing climate?
The species most at risk may not always be the ones we expect.
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Heat deaths are a public health crisis rooted in housing inequality
This summer’s heat deaths weren’t random. Poor, badly insulated homes are a public health hazard in summer as well as winter.
Will 2026 be the year when coral reefs pass their tipping point?
Many coral reefs are already very vulnerable, and another El Niño is forecast.
Wildfires: why disposable BBQs are being banned from some parks and beaches
Disposable BBQs are a major, yet preventable, fire risk. Other picnics are a better bet.
How animals are changing to cope with stronger heatwaves
When extreme heat arrives, people can seek safety in air-conditioned buildings. Are wild animals doomed?
Dealing with the heat
Scientists are working on some innovative projects to help tackle life in hot climates.
It’s 50 years since the 1976 drought: how would the UK cope with its next major one?
Public trust in UK water companies is low, and this could be a challenge when the country faces another serious drought.
Overshadowed by COVID: the deadly extreme weather of 2020
Many storms, heatwaves, fires and droughts slipped under the radar this year.
Climate change means more extreme weather – here’s what the UK can expect if emissions keep increasing
New and stronger evidence confirms global warming will mean more intense and frequent floods, heatwaves and droughts.
The best time to water your plants during a heatwave
A gardening expert reveals the simple things you can do to protect your garden during a heatwave.
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