England and Wales Record Driest July Amid Relentless Heatwaves and Worsening Drought
LONDON: England and Wales have recorded their driest July since records began, following months of relentless heatwaves that have intensified…
Environment
Half of England Declared in Drought After Prolonged Heat and Record Low Rainfall
LONDON: More than half of England has officially been placed under drought status following weeks of exceptionally hot and dry…
France and Spain Battle Massive Wildfires as Fresh Heatwave Threatens to Escalate Crisis
Paris: Firefighters across France and Spain are racing against time to contain some of the largest wildfires in recent history…
Massive Wildfires in France and Spain Force Evacuation of More Than 250,000 People
PARIS: Massive wildfires fueled by extreme heat, strong winds and prolonged drought have forced the evacuation of more than 250,000…
Spain Declares National Emergency as Wildfires Near Madrid Force Mass Evacuations
MADRID: Spain has declared a national emergency as rapidly spreading wildfires near Madrid and in the neighboring province of Ávila…
Norway’s Largest Modern Residential Fire Destroys Over 100 Homes, Forces Mass Evacuations
DRAMMEN: A massive fire that swept through a residential area in southern Norway has become the country’s largest residential blaze…
Canadian Wildfires Blanket Parts of US with Hazardous Smoke, Air Quality Alerts Issued
OTTAWA: Massive wildfires burning across several Canadian provinces have sent thick smoke drifting into parts of the United States, prompting…
Why Public Health Must Balance Heat Protection with the Benefits of Daylight
As extreme heatwaves become more frequent across the world, public health messaging has understandably focused on avoiding excessive sun exposure….
Study Links More Than 2,700 Deaths to UK Heatwaves, Highlights Climate Change Impact
LONDON: More than 2,700 deaths in England and Wales have been linked to the extreme heatwaves experienced during May and…
Hundreds Rescued as Flash Floods Sweep Rural Missouri, State of Emergency Declared
WASHINGTON: Hundreds of people were rescued after torrential rainfall triggered severe flash flooding across rural southeastern Missouri, trapping residents, campers…