2026 World Cup matches played in potentially dangerous heat
The 2026 World Cup is projected to be the hottest such tournament to be held since the quadrennial competition began in 1930. Nine matches in the World Cup group stage were played amid potentially dangerous heat and humidity, a Guardian analysis shows, as the global...
Benedict Cumberbatch documentary exudes positivity in response to the climate crisis
“How to Live Life on Earth”, presented by Benedict Cumberbatch, focuses on real, positive measures that individuals and communities can take to make a difference. There is value in a documentary about the environment and the climate crisis that does not...
Low-income houses feeling the heat in France as climate inequality grows
Many of France’s buildings are not designed for hot weather – and low-income housing estates are suffering the worst. Living in a sweltering, seventh-floor flat on a concrete housing estate south of Paris, Samira said she was feeling desperate as France experienced...
Netherlands dietary guidelines encourages legume-heavy diets
The Netherlands has slashed its national meat recommendations to encourage sustainable, legume-heavy diets. The Netherlands has released new national dietary guidelines, slashing the recommended weekly intake of meat by 40 per cent. The country’s food agency, the...
World Cup workers could face heat-related risks
It could top 90F in several cities hosting World Cup games – and workers could pay the price with their health. As the World Cup kicks off, labor advocates and scholars warn that the workers making the tournament possible could face serious heat-related risks. “It’s...
