New England's 2006 heatwave vulnerabilities led to investments in rooftop solar (2008-2010), which recently generated over 6 GW of electricity during a heatwave, saving customers $130-149 million in a week, outperforming nuclear power at peak demand
The UK is expected to declare another heatwave next week as temperatures in England and Wales are forecast to reach up to 35°C, with yellow heat health alerts issued for several regions from 28 to 31 July, warning of minor health impacts and increased risk to vulnerable populations.
Over 100,000 people have been evacuated in Spain and France due to heatwave-induced wildfires, with a tractor driver arrested in Spain for allegedly sparking one of the blazes. The EU has deployed water-bombing aircraft to both countries.
Tavia Watts' viral video highlighted the growing climate anxiety in the UK, particularly among parents, as record June heatwaves intensify fears for children's futures. Psychologists confirm a rise in "anticipatory anxiety" and offer coping strategies like community action and self-care.
British actor Gugu Mbatha-Raw discusses her new Sky supernatural thriller, "Possession," which delves into Britain's colonial legacy and slavery. She reflects on her career, from "Belle" to "The Morning Show," and the changing landscape for Black talent in the UK film and TV industry.
Tens of thousands have fled wildfires in southwest France and Spain, with Spain declaring a national emergency as huge blazes merged outside Madrid. Searing heat has created tinder-dry conditions across Europe, straining emergency services and impacting crops and nuclear plant cooling.
Spain declared its first national emergency for wildfires, evacuating over 10,000 residents as an intense heatwave fuels destructive blazes. France also requested EU assistance for a major fire near Bordeaux, forcing 40,000 evacuations, highlighting southern Europe's escalating wildfire crisis.
Online sales in Great Britain reached a five-year high in June, rising 1% month-on-month, driven by a heatwave boosting demand for air conditioners and outdoor products, and World Cup spending, according to the ONS.
The UK's tribute act scene is flourishing, offering affordable live music to low- to middle-income families amidst a cost of living crisis. These acts, often highly skilled, are crucial for the survival of grassroots music venues, contributing millions to the industry despite facing an 'elitist attitude'.
Record heatwaves in England are intensifying climate anxiety, a recognized form of mental distress, particularly affecting parents and young people. Individuals like Tavia Watts and Lizzie Ellen share their fears for their children's future, while psychologists offer coping strategies such as community engagement and self-care.
Parts of Wales, including north Wales and Upper Severn, are officially in drought due to record-low river flows and heatwaves, with July set to be the driest in nearly 200 years. This follows similar declarations in England and comes amid wider European drought intensified by climate change, impacting wildlife, farming, and prompting water restrictions.
Brutal heat and a marine heatwave in southern Europe have triggered intense wildfires in France and Spain, forcing approximately 30,000 people, including thousands of tourists, to evacuate. Authorities in both countries are deploying resources as record-breaking temperatures and land burned exacerbate the crisis.
Florida scientists from the University of Miami have moved 30 fragments of critically endangered elkhorn coral from underwater nurseries to a land-based hatchery. This emergency relocation aims to protect the coral's genetic diversity from an anticipated intense marine heatwave this summer, following devastating bleaching events in 2023 and 2024 that left the species functionally extinct across much of South Florida.
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has declared drought status for parts of Wales, including North and South Gwynedd, Ynys Môn, Dee, Clwyd, and Upper Severn, due to widespread wildfires, critically low river levels, and successive heatwaves. This marks the first UK region to face such a declaration this summer, impacting wildlife, farming, and water quality.
North Wales and the Upper Severn river basin have declared a drought due to successive heatwaves and low rainfall, straining water supplies. Over 20 million people in England and Wales face hosepipe bans, raising concerns about water resource management amid climate change.
Over 20,000 people have evacuated due to intense wildfires on France's Atlantic coast, exacerbated by a record-breaking marine heatwave in the Mediterranean and extreme temperatures across southern Europe. Firefighters battle the blaze near Bordeaux as an investigation into its cause begins.
Over 10,000 people evacuated in southwestern France due to a rapid wildfire near Bordeaux, while Spain battles one of its largest blazes on record, burning 32,000 hectares. Southern Europe faces widespread wildfires and heatwaves, with Italy, Greece, and Cyprus also affected, and the UK experiencing prolonged dry weather.
Over 20,000 evacuated in southwest France due to wildfires; Spain battles multiple fires with 100,000+ hectares burned, amid a heatwave with temperatures reaching 44C, causing over 10,000 excess deaths across Europe.
Over 10,000 people evacuated from southwestern France due to a rapid wildfire near Bordeaux, while other blazes rage across Spain, Italy, and Greece, fueled by heatwaves, prompting calls for climate action from Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Southern Europe, particularly Spain, France, and Italy, is enduring a severe heatwave with temperatures up to 44C and widespread wildfires. Thousands have been evacuated, and excess deaths have been recorded, prompting Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez to call for a climate change pact.
A scientific analysis reveals extreme heat, intensified by the climate crisis, is driving severe drought across Europe. Conditions are 80x more likely in western Europe and 40x in eastern Europe, redefining drought as temperature-driven. This leads to water restrictions, wildfires, crop losses, and rising food/energy prices, with significant economic costs.
An intense heatwave has exacerbated conditions at Tunisia's Mornaguia prison, leading to opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi temporarily losing consciousness, according to Haifa Chebbi, daughter of another jailed politician. She reported temperatures of 52°C inside the prison, highlighting the severe impact on elderly inmates amidst a wider political crackdown.
French authorities reported 5,764 excess deaths between June 17 and July 2, primarily among those 75 and older, during a heatwave. This comes as southern Europe faces extreme temperatures, with Spain battling massive wildfires and other countries experiencing heat-related issues.
Japan has launched the Do Hiemon 'personal cooling booth,' a 2.1-meter stainless-steel unit designed to rapidly chill humans in 10 minutes. Dubbed 'the human fridge,' it aims to combat heat exhaustion amid record global heatwaves, costing £6,900 upfront but 7p/hour to run.
