Survival before safety for Delhi's poor as temperatures hit 45C On a scorching afternoon in one of Delhi's busiest markets, two different worlds exist side by side... (full article text preserved with paragraph breaks)
HABERAIUK forecasts suggest a warmer-than-average summer with an increased chance of heatwaves and heat-related impacts. Long-range predictions from the Met Office and MeteoGroup indicate higher temperatures for June, July, and August, consistent with a warming climate. Rainfall predictions vary between forecasters.
HABERAIEngland and Wales have recorded their warmest spring on record, with March, April and May ranking in the UK's top 10 warmest since 1884. Met Office scientist Dr Emily Carlisle noted the trend highlights natural variability and long-term warming, with nine of the 10 warmest springs occurring since 2007.
HABERAIUK waste companies propose a £5 refundable deposit on vapes to boost proper disposal and reduce fires in waste facilities. Despite a ban on disposables, millions are still discarded weekly, posing fire risks due to lithium batteries. Some vape firms oppose the scheme, fearing it will drive consumers to illicit retailers.
HABERAIUlster Wildlife embarks on a 100-year restoration project to revive Northern Ireland's rare temperate rainforests, with 30,000 native trees planted in Lenamore Wood, supported by Aviva's £38 million funding across the UK.
HABERAIA newly discovered 'killer fungus' in the UK, named moss die-back, targets and destroys the invasive heath-star moss, offering hope for restoring native habitats decimated by the aggressive plant species.
HABERAIA new UK May temperature record of 35.1°C was set at Kew Gardens on Tuesday. Cooler air will bring an end to the heatwave in northern and eastern England by Wednesday, but temperatures will remain high in Wales and southwest England before potentially rising again on Thursday.
