The anniversary of the 1976 heatwave highlights contrasting memories, from joyful youth experiences to severe societal impacts and climate denial.
Book review: Heatwave, by John L Williams
UK shatters June temperature record for a third consecutive day as extreme heat rewrites the climate record books
June 2026 marked unprecedented heatwaves across Europe, breaking multiple temperature records in the UK and causing significant health impacts.
The UK shatters its all-time May temperature record
Europe is experiencing unprecedented spring heat, with the UK nearing record temperatures due to climate change, prompting heatwave warnings.
As the oil and gas crisis intensifies, the UK doubles down on offshore wind
The UK government approved three new offshore wind farms, boosting clean energy capacity by up to four gigawatts and enhancing energy security.
Analysis: Berwick Bank: UK approves funding for the world’s largest offshore wind farm
The UK government has approved the financing for what will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm, Berwick Bank.
UK’s arable farmers experience one of the worst harvests on record
UK farmers faced catastrophic harvest losses exceeding £800 million in 2025 due to extreme drought and climate impacts, worsening conditions.
Green Voices – Ep 15 – Lorienne Whittle: Financing rewilding
Nattergal’s Lorienne Whittle on how the company is financing rewilding and restoring land at Harold’s Park Wildland and beyond.
In response to INEOS blocking a global plastics treaty, Greenpeace block their plastic tanker
Greenpeace UK activists staged a protest against INEOS, accusing it of hindering global efforts to establish a plastics treaty.
Rolls-Royce to spearhead unproven nuclear technology in the UK
Rolls-Royce secures UK government backing for small modular reactors, aiming to create jobs and increase clean energy capacity amidst investment in nuclear.
UK could face 45°C heatwaves within years, warns Met Office
The Met Office warns that 45°C heatwaves could hit the UK within years. As climate extremes intensify, urgent adaptation is needed to protect lives and infrastructure.
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