Southern Europe faces extensive wildfires due to prolonged heat, prompting evacuations and government responses as conditions worsen.
Live: European wildfires – latest updates
Live: Extreme heat – latest updates
Extreme heat waves in Europe and North America are causing significant fatalities and impacting major sporting events this July 2026.
Live: Extreme heat – latest updates
Europe faces its third heatwave, affecting health, wildfires, and events like the Tour de France amid rising global temperatures.
Book review: Heatwave, by John L Williams
The anniversary of the 1976 heatwave highlights contrasting memories, from joyful youth experiences to severe societal impacts and climate denial.
China was hit by wide-ranging extreme weather events in May
In May 2026, China faced extreme weather, including historic heatwaves, floods, and a rare sandstorm, causing significant casualties and damages.
El Niño: WMO warns the world to prepare for severe extreme weather events
The WMO reports an 80% chance of a significant El Niño starting this month, warning of severe climate impacts globally through November.
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.
Climate change is closing in on the Tour de France
Professional road cycling faces increasing heat stress due to climate change, risking athlete safety, particularly during events like the Tour de France.
Join our climate and energy prediction game for 2026
Make climate and energy predictions for 2026, earn points and climb the leaderboard in our first interactive game — with monthly and long-term challenges.
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.
A greener life, a greener world 