Three (and a half) reasons why it has been so hot and dry in the UK and Ireland
A climate scientist explains what is going on with this heatwave.
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Average months now feel cold thanks to climate change
Everyone in the UK said June 2024 felt cold and miserable. But it was barely below the long-term average.
Hottest days are warming twice as fast as average summer temperature in north‑west Europe – new research
Hot days are getting hotter in north-west Europe – and the region is poorly equipped to cope.
Why India didn’t have the ‘climate election’ it needed, even amid a lethal heatwave
Even among millennials climate change was only the fourth most important issue.
Only 3% of UK homes have air conditioning. What are the costs and consequences of fitting it?
More northern Europeans are thinking about adding air conditioning. But there’s a lot to consider before making a decision.
Three ingenious ways architects are designing buildings to stay cool in a heatwave without air conditioning
Architects around the world are developing designs that not only respond to their local climates and cultural contexts but also push the boundaries of sustainable design.
Arctic heatwave: what warmer summers mean for the region’s wildlife
As snow melts and landscapes change, there will be winners and losers.
Plagues of wasps? A scientist explains why you shouldn’t panic about rumours of rising populations
Why you shouldn’t get in a flap over reports that swarms of wasps are descending on Britain.
Earth’s energy imbalance has doubled – here’s why that matters
A key climate warning sign just hit a record high.
Too hot to think? Why extreme heat can affect how well our brain works
Luckily, there are many things you can do to help your brain cope.
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