Stories tagged “Climate Crisis.”
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A survey across five European nations, including the UK, has found that more people favour encouraging the adoption of air conditioning over keeping carbon emissions down. The poll found that between 30% and 52% of people in six countries had feared for their household's …
Labour MPs fear the party has gone soft on the climate crisis, with some believing the government's caution is a huge mistake. Polls suggest growing skepticism around net zero, with politicians left feeling uncertain on how to proceed.
Panama Canal to reduce shipping as El Niño fuels drought in lakes that feed waterway
The Panama Canal will cut the number of ships passing through it due to drought caused by the El Niño climate phenomenon. The number of vessels allowed through each day will fall from 36 to 34 starting next month.
The Unite union's support for new North Sea oil and gas extraction is questioned, while workers in London stage mass walkouts over hot working conditions.
Elon Musk proposes moving energy production "off-planet" using the Kardashev scale concept to solve the climate crisis, a solution critiqued as typical tech billionaire overreach.
Europe is grappling with widespread wildfires, including Belgium's largest recorded blaze near the German border, while the French Prime Minister faced public anger during a visit to a fire-affected region.
A wildfire in Belgium's largest nature reserve has killed two people and forced hundreds to evacuate, while another fire raged on the Greek island of Salamis, killing an elderly couple.
The Danube River is experiencing record-low water levels due to drought, affecting crops, drinking water, and energy supplies in Hungary and other countries along its route.
California is battling multiple wildfires, including one along its Big Sur coastline, as the state's wildland firefighting agency Cal Fire reports the fire is currently burning across 4,655 acres. Firefighters are facing increasing strain due to climate change and shiftin…
Wildfires fueled by extreme heat have caused significant damage across Europe. In the UK, 19 people were hospitalized after a fire in the West Midlands, while thousands were evacuated in Croatia due to a major blaze. Sicily's Catania airport remains closed.
The Labour government faces criticism over the prisons crisis, dismissing Reform UK's proposals, while also grappling with the cost of living and accusations of "gross negligence" on climate change from the Green party.
Germany's new transport minister, Steffen Bilger, is meeting with industry leaders to discuss solutions for the low water crisis on the Rhine. The crisis is affecting the country's economy and logistics.
Sri Lanka has shut down schools across its central highlands after torrential rains triggered deadly mudslides and flash floods, killing at least seven people and injuring several others.
Eight major oil companies made $93bn in profits over three months as the Iran conflict sent energy prices soaring and the climate crisis caused deadly heatwaves.
A survey of 2,000 British parents found they are spending £50 a kid on ice-cream over the six-week summer holidays this year. The average cost of a 99 is £2.65, but some vendors are charging £7 for one scoop with a flake.
Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant nearly shut down due to critically low water levels in the Danube River caused by a severe drought and extreme heatwave. Energy-saving measures and a slight rise in water levels averted an immediate shutdown.
A cluster of fast-moving wildfires has devastated the outskirts of Spokane, Washington state, with 65,000 people told to leave their homes. More than 700 buildings have been destroyed as the fires spread from surrounding vegetation into residential neighbourhoods, posing …
Ed Miliband, the new UK Foreign Secretary, is reportedly energized by the policy challenges of his role, focusing on EU relations, the climate crisis, and the UK's upcoming G20 chairmanship.
Leading climate scientists are urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reject new North Sea oil drilling, citing his past ambitious climate pledges as Mayor of Greater Manchester and the escalating climate crisis.
Massive wildfires in France and Spain have forced over 300,000 people to evacuate their homes and holiday accommodations, destroying houses and triggering one of France's largest peacetime civilian evacuations.
A scorching US heat wave is expected to hit 70 million people, with temperatures of 95-105F (35-40C) forecasted. The third major 'heat dome' event in a month is gathering strength, spanning the Gulf of Mexico coast to the Great Plains and the midwest.
More than 20,000 residents and holidaymakers have been forced to flee southwest France due to raging wildfires. About 800 firefighters were battling the flames some 50 kilometres (30 miles) west of Bordeaux on Thursday.
A 14-year-old Arizona boy, Royal Cothrun, is being honored for his quick thinking and compassion after he helped save an elderly woman with dementia who was disoriented and wandering in extreme 103F heat.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan supports calls for a maximum workplace temperature in the UK, citing extreme heat as a growing reality impacting workers and public services. This comes amidst increasing pressure on the government to introduce new health and safety regulations.
Experts warn England risks building new "death trap" homes that could fatally overheat. Only half of local plans require cooling strategies, despite nearly all intending to include green infrastructure.
Microsoft, Amazon, and Google's collective carbon emissions have increased by nearly a fifth in the past year, driven largely by datacentre construction. Their emissions have risen to 119m mTCO₂e, or about a third of those of France.
A UK report warns of catastrophic consequences for national security due to the collapse of overseas ecosystems, including food shortages, price rises, migration, and possible war. The government has refused to publish the full report, despite growing concerns for food se…
A severe heatwave across the central and eastern US, deemed "virtually impossible" without the climate crisis, threatens upcoming Independence Day celebrations and World Cup matches.
Germany, Czechia, Poland, and Hungary have recorded their hottest days on record, with temperatures exceeding 40C. The heatwave has spread east, affecting over 191 million people in Europe.
The rising cost of insuring against climate-related disasters will have significant knock-on effects for the UK economy. TheCityUK report highlights the challenges of pricing climate risk, which could lead to protection gaps and increased costs for investment.