In May 2026, China faced extreme weather, including historic heatwaves, floods, and a rare sandstorm, causing significant casualties and damages.
Live: Climate and energy – latest updates
This week, Oil Futures surged due to geopolitical tensions, with ongoing coverage of energy markets and climate developments, including extreme weather impacts.
Live: Climate and energy – latest updates
June 2026 updates highlight extreme weather impacts due to El Niño, record temperatures, and energy market volatility amid climate change concerns.
Live: Climate and energy – latest updates
The live blog covers significant climate and energy news, focusing on the European heatwave, Middle East oil market volatility, and policy shifts.
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.
Menopause awareness month: hot flushes in a warming world – how rising temperatures are intensifying menopause symptoms
Rising global heat worsens menopausal symptoms like hot flushes and insomnia — a hidden gendered impact of the climate crisis across Europe.
China hit by a whiplash of climate-fuelled extreme weather events
China faces extreme weather events, including torrential rain and storms, linked to climate change, causing significant damage and impacts.
Study: How worldwide extreme heat events are rapidly increasing
Extreme heat events are accelerating globally due to climate change, with 2024 marking a year of deadly records from Asia to the Americas.
The Iberian Peninsula is set for a 50 degrees C extreme heatwave
Spain and Portugal face extreme heat this weekend, with temperatures possibly reaching 50°C due to a severe heatwave from North Africa.
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.
A greener life, a greener world 