CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change is here. We can no longer ignore the rising temperatures, rising seas and extreme weather events.
Deadly US heatwaves claims dozens of lives
Climate-driven extreme heat has killed dozens across the US, prompting warnings as heatwaves continue across multiple states.
Europe’s air conditioning divide is heating up
Europe’s deadly heatwaves are fuelling fierce debates over air conditioning, climate policy, public health and political priorities.
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.
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.
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.
Netherlands dietary guidelines encourages legume-heavy diets
The Netherlands has slashed its national meat recommendations to encourage sustainable, legume-heavy diets.
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.
Meat consumption continues to rise despite climate change implications
Despite health risks and environmental damage, the meat industry is working hard to safeguard its dominance.
UN predicts global temperature records could be broken as soon as 2027
The UN has warned that a record-breaking hot year is almost certain by 2030 as the climate crisis intensifies and global temperatures rise.
Climate change is accelerating a global increase in antibiotic resistance
Experts say climate change is linked to rising antibiotic resistance in salmonella, one of the world’s most common bacterial diseases.
Rice-growing is now one of the largest contributors to emissions
Rice feeds billions of people – but its role in fuelling climate change is growing and rice demand is expected to keep rising.
Extreme heat hits western Europe
The mercury in western Europe climbs to well above normal with France, Spain and the UK experiencing record May highs.
UK heatwave shatters records as climate warnings intensify
Record-breaking UK temperatures sparked health alerts, water shortages, and renewed warnings about the climate crisis.
World food systems threatened by extreme heat, UN warns
Our food systems are under threat with severe heatwaves leaving farmers unable to work outside, livestock mortality rates rising and crop yields falling.
Experts tell WHO to declare climate crisis a global public emergency
The climate crisis should be declared a global public health emergency by the World Health Organization or millions will die, say international experts.