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‘We feel like the peasants’: women and low-income families bear brunt of heatwave

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:14 +0000

As temperatures soar across Europe, cities are struggling to adapt, further exacerbating socioeconomic divisions

Why is alcohol dangerous in a heatwave, and should I cut it out completely?

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:57:42 +0000

Those partial to a pint may be relieved to know a modest of amount of weak beer may actually be beneficial

European heatwave live – latest updates

UK June heat record broken for third day in a row as ministers urged to act

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:39:17 +0000

Plans to protect people fall ‘far short of what is needed’, government told, as MP warns of heatwave deaths

UK politics live – latest updates

The UK government is facing increasingly urgent calls for action to protect people against the intensifying effects of the climate crisis, as the highest maximum temperature record for June was broken for the third day in a row.

Spain's military firefighters battle wildfire in Huesca province – video

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:13:21 +0000

Firefighters worked to halt a wildfire near Tamarite de Litera in Huesca province, where flames have scorched at least 1,000 hectares (2,470 acres). Firefighters from the military emergency unit worked through Thursday night to contain the blaze, clearing vegetation and using hoses to prevent the fire from spreading. The Aragon regional government declared a level 2 emergency on Thursday. Hundreds of people were evacuated from three municipalities as authorities sought to protect nearby communities

Rotisserie chickens in the trash: I worked in a supermarket and saw shocking food waste every day | Ann Larson

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:16 +0000

Stores over-stock their shelves, then toss out what they don’t sell. Meanwhile, workers struggle to make ends meet

In pictures: a San Antonio land bridge designed for wildlife and people

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:15 +0000

Spanning a six-lane highway and located in a public park, this crossing is part of a larger restoration of endangered Texas prairie land

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‘Chock full of incredible animals’: marine expedition uncovers 31 new species in two weeks

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:06:37 +0000

Experts worked in ocean midwater off Brazil at near-record speeds thanks to cutting-edge tech

A marine biology expedition in international waters off the coast of Brazil has discovered 31 new species in just two weeks.

California’s landmark anti-plastics law sparks anger as 17 states move to sue

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:00:14 +0000

Ambitious plan to phase out single-use plastic opposed by chemicals industry – while green groups say law too timid

A groundbreaking California law that compels packaging producers to phase out single-use plastics is already sparking anger from the chemicals industry and environmental groups just weeks after going into effect.

First hydropower projects in Great Britain in 40 years given go-ahead

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:18:47 +0000

Three pumped storage hydroelectric power station sites in Scotland on list of 16 long-duration electricity storage plans

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Park to protect 12,000 koalas to go ahead via contentious carbon credit deal by Albanese government

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:43:24 +0000

Minns government waited on federal approval of carbon credit scheme before proceeding with long-awaited great koala national park

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