As UK temperatures exceed 30C, experts advise on diet changes to manage heat. Tips include opting for protein sources that require less cooking or produce less body heat, increasing hydration through water-rich foods, and understanding that warm drinks can be as effective as cold ones for cooling.
A 60% drop in humpback whale sightings off Western Australia and rare seabird appearances on Australia's east coast signal potential disruptions in the Southern Ocean. These events coincide with persistent marine heatwaves and the confirmed presence of H5N1 bird flu, prompting scientists to call for urgent, coordinated monitoring.
South Korea's city of Yangsan recorded 42.5C, its highest temperature since 1904, prompting emergency heatwave alerts and warnings to cease outdoor activities. The extreme heat has led to public refuge in air-conditioned spaces and the cancellation of a professional baseball game.
The United States is experiencing a potentially record-breaking July heatwave, with temperatures soaring across the nation, fueled by climate change and an El Nino pattern. Dangerous heat domes have caused at least 70 deaths, and more extreme heat is expected, posing significant health and environmental risks.
Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant, supplying half the nation's electricity, has fully shut down as record-low Danube River levels prevent adequate cooling water intake. The closure, amidst a heatwave, forces Hungary to rely on costly imports and implement conservation measures.
Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant, supplying half the nation's electricity, has shut down completely due to record-low Danube River levels, preventing sufficient cooling water intake. The closure during an intense heatwave forces Hungary to rely on costly imports and implement conservation measures.
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) warns Britain could face food shortages due to severe drought and ongoing heatwaves in England, impacting crop yields and leading to the earliest harvest on record. Health alerts are issued as temperatures rise, posing risks, especially for vulnerable groups.
Record low water levels in the Danube River, caused by a major heatwave and prolonged drought, have revealed several sunken WWII-era Nazi warships near Prahovo, Serbia. The drought has also impacted river transport, threatened Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant, and led to other discoveries.
South Korea recorded its highest temperature since national records began, reaching 42.5C in Yangsan, as an intense heatwave grips the country. Heat warnings are in effect, and the event is part of a global pattern of extreme weather linked to climate change, affecting Japan, Europe, North Africa, and the Western US.
Half of England and all of Wales are officially in drought, marking the third such event in five years, as July becomes the driest month on record. Extreme heat, intensified by the climate crisis, has fueled wildfires, stressed farmers, and revealed archaeological sites, prompting hosepipe bans for 23 million people.
Half of England and all of Wales are officially in drought, with July set to be the driest month on record, as extreme heat and a lack of rainfall intensify. This marks the third drought in five years, leading to hosepipe bans for 23 million people, numerous wildfires, and concerns for farmers and wildlife.
Italy places 19 major cities, including Rome and Milan, on "red" alert due to a new heatwave from North Africa, with 25 cities expected by Monday. Authorities warn of health risks as other European nations battle devastating wildfires.
Record low water levels in the Danube River, caused by a European heatwave and drought, have exposed a sunken Nazi warship in Serbia and disrupted tourism and industry. Hungary and Romania face an energy crisis as nuclear power plants reduce output due to insufficient cooling water, increasing reliance on electricity imports.
South Korea's KBO will operate baseball matches more flexibly, allowing delays or cancellations, starting Saturday due to a severe heatwave. Two games in Busan and Changwon were immediately called off as temperatures are forecast to exceed 37 C.
Record low water levels on the Danube and Rhine rivers due to drought and heat have forced nuclear reactor shutdowns in Hungary and Romania, disrupted shipping, and impacted tourism across central and eastern Europe, raising energy crisis concerns.
Drought and extreme heat in the UK are severely impacting crops like lettuce, broccoli, peas, and carrots, leading to halved yields, significant price increases, and increased reliance on imports from Spain and Holland. Supermarkets warn of threats to Britain's food security.
Recent European heatwaves show more women dying, but scientists argue social conditions, age demographics, and structural inequalities in heat exposure, rather than biological differences, are the primary drivers, highlighting a significant research gap.
Firefighters in southwestern France battle four active hotspots after wildfires ravaged 100,000 acres, forcing tens of thousands near Bordeaux to evacuate. A historic heatwave fuels blazes across Europe, impacting Greece, Germany, Turkey, England, Hungary, and Romania, with scientists linking conditions to climate change.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that a rapidly intensifying El Nino will drive extreme weather globally, increasing risks of heatwaves, drought, and flooding. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged nations to accelerate climate action and halt new fossil fuel projects.
Farmers in the UK and France are grappling with record heatwaves and droughts, leading to crop failures, water shortages, and economic struggles. Many are finding it difficult to adapt to the rapid pace of climate change, with some exploring water storage solutions amidst warnings of reservoir depletion.
A disastrous heatwave and drought across Europe have caused the Rhine and Danube rivers to reach historic low levels. This has forced nuclear power plants in Hungary, Romania, France, and Switzerland to cut output or shut down, while severely disrupting vital river shipping for cargo and industrial raw materials across the continent.
Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant will shut down entirely for the first time due to record low Danube water levels, threatening the nation's energy supply. Prime Minister Péter Magyar urged conservation, while Romania also closed one of its nuclear reactors due to similar issues, exacerbated by climate change.
Libya faces severe power cuts (up to 10 hours/day) amid a heatwave, triggering protests, road blockades, and attacks on government facilities, as the country's energy sector collapses due to systemic failures and infrastructure decay.
A massive wildfire in south-west France, four times the size of Paris, threatens to intensify with rising temperatures and strong winds, as three firefighters died in Greece and over 330,000 were evacuated across France and Spain amid a severe heatwave and drought affecting southern Europe.
