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France braces for another heatwave - its third this year

Barely out of the last one, France will experience another heatwave from Monday, with temperatures of 39°C predicted in the southeast.

Living

How to look after your plants in a heatwave, according to experts

Heatwaves are pushing gardeners to swap delicate flowers for more heat-resistant species.

Climate

The deadly human cost of Europe’s ‘apocalyptic’ heatwave

Extreme heat in Europe is causing thousands of deaths and making pre-existing health conditions worse.

World News

Pictures: Courage and ingenuity as Europeans tackle heat and wildfires

The European struggle with heat, drought and wildfires featured in photographs from across the continent.

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World News

'Climate change is killing people': Europe's extreme heat continues

More heat records are expected to be broken on Tuesday as the blazing temperatures reach further north and east.

Tech News

Why record-breaking heatwaves aren’t good news for solar power

The sun is blasting western Europe as extreme temperatures grip the region - and yet solar panels cannot make the most out of it.

Europe News

Nearly half of EU exposed to 'warning' drought levels, report says

The warning comes as Europe faces a heatwave in several countries.

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Firefighters battle forest fire in France's southwestern Gironde region

In France's southwestern Gironde, firefighters are fighting to control two forest blazes that have devoured nearly 11,000 hectares (27,000 acres) of vegetation.

United Kingdom

PM Johnson's government under fire for neglecting heat emergency

Boris Johnson failed to appear at a ministers' meeting as he took the weekend off, while deputy PM Dominic Raab said people should "enjoy the sunshine" as temperatures are bound to reach 40 degrees Celsius on Monday.

Health news

How hot is too hot? It’s not just temperature - humidity matters too

The combination of high heat and humidity can get dangerous for humans faster than previously thought, according to new research from scientists in the United States.

World News

Europe is facing one of its toughest years for extreme weather

This week the EU's executive warned that Europe could be facing one of its toughest years when it comes to extreme weather.

Green News

Scientists develop heat resilient plants to survive climate change

Newly developed heat-resistant plants could help prevent food crises during heatwaves.

World News

Record temperatures expected as heatwave sweeps across southern Europe

Temperatures are predicted to exceed 40°C in certain parts of Europe, with experts warning that June heatwaves may be a glimpse of the future as a result of climate change.

Destinations

Secret beaches just a short trip from the UK’s biggest cities

These are the best seaside destinations for a day trip to make the most of the warm weather.

Italy

Worst drought in 70 years threatens crops and drinking water

Drinking water is already being rationed.

Spain

Wildfires rage in Catalonia amid soaring heatwave temperatures

Spanish authorities say forest fires have destroyed around 1,100 hectares in the region.

Climate

How can cities better prepare for the extreme heatwaves in Europe?

Climate change-induced extreme heat is a “silent killer” - but simple preparation can save thousands of lives.

Climate

Europe, Africa and Asia hit by a weekend of extreme weather

As Davos starts with a focus on climate change, which countries are already feeling the effects?

Climate

‘Retreating into shadows’: How the climate crisis is impacting cricket

The Indian Premier League battles on through some of the hottest conditions in 100 years, with one team donning green as a call to action yesterday.

Green News

What does India’s heatwave mean for global food supplies?

The severe heatwave has come unusually early in spring, and will put more than 1 billion people in India and Pakistan at risk.

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