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24-hour parks and alcohol bans: what cities could learn from Paris’s ‘heatwave mode’ | Helen Massy-Beresford

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:00:38 +0000

Following a devastating heatwave in 2003 that killed 15,000, France has adopted four alert levels to help people cope with extreme temperatures

Helen Massy-Beresford is a British journalist and editor who lives in Paris

Wednesday briefing: How can the UK protect its landscape in an increasingly hot world?

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:47:22 +0000

In today’s newsletter: As heatwaves intensify, Britain’s ecosystems are being pushed beyond their evolutionary limits

Our green and pleasant land is sizzling. This week, millions of us across the UK are baking in unprecedented heat. The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning from 9am today in parts of southern Wales, and central and southern England. The temperature record for June of 35.6C is almost certain to be broken; Bristol is forecast to hit an alarming 39C tomorrow.

Europe heatwave live: UK issues rare red heat warning as record-breaking temperatures in France bring power outages

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:16:40 +0000

Temperatures expected to hit 40C in parts of the UK, as extreme heatwave spreads slowly eastwards, sparking warnings in Italy and the Netherlands

Different sperm whale ‘dialects’ detected on separate sides of the Mediterranean

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:36 +0000

Matriarchal groups in east and west exhibit distinct click patterns, used to form social structures

From “Howdy” to “G’day”, English – like other languages – is rich in dialects. Now researchers have found sperm whales on different sides of the Mediterranean show similar variations in their vocalisations.

Sperm whales communicate vocally using sequences of short clicks called codas. However, the rhythmic pattern of these clicks, known as the dialect, can differ between different matriarchal groups.

Woman attacked by shark at Coogee beach wakes briefly from coma to say three words

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:28:38 +0000

‘I love you,’ Leah Stewart told her mother and partner after coming out of a coma on Tuesday

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Weakening UK net zero policy would damage economy, chief climate adviser says

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:01:29 +0000

Climate Change Committee chair Nigel Topping says U-turns damage investor confidence and disrupt businesses

Weakening the UK’s net zero policy would disrupt business and damage the economy, the UK’s chief climate adviser has warned.

Nigel Topping, chair of the Climate Change Committee (CCC), said: “The U-turns are really damaging to inward investor confidence. If we really want to grow the economy, then investing and getting good at building stuff is essential.”

Adidas, Uniqlo and Calvin Klein ads in UK banned over ‘recycled’ clothing claims

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:01:28 +0000

UK regulator has increased its scrutiny of fashion retailers over potentially misleading environmental statements

Ads for Calvin Klein, Adidas and Uniqlo promoting “recycled” clothing and shoes have been banned by the UK watchdog after the advertisers were unable to prove their green claims.

Each of the fashion companies ran paid-for Google ads, with Adidas promoting “recycled running shoes”, Calvin Klein “recycled” tops for women, and Uniqlo advertised fleece coats and jackets made from “recycled materials”.

Hard-right figures take aim at Ed Miliband and UK net zero policies at ‘anti-woke Davos’

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:45:57 +0000

Kemi Badenoch, who joined US anti-abortion activists and European far-right parties at ARC, described energy secretary as a ‘villain’

Britain’s net zero policies and the energy secretary, Ed Miliband, have come under fire at a conference of conservatives, rightwing populists and wealthy US backers linked to Donald Trump.

Searing UK heat leaves schools, hospitals and transport networks struggling to cope

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:18:16 +0000

Temperature on Tuesday hits high of 34.6C in Surrey, England, with heatwave forecast to get more intense on Wednesday and Thursday

Europe heatwave live – latest updates

Searing heat has swept the UK with schools, hospitals, transport networks and water companies struggling to cope with the extreme temperatures caused by climate breakdown.

The Guardian view on extreme heat: as risks escalate, adaptation plans are dangerously lagging | Editorial

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:30:21 +0000

Record-breaking temperatures should focus minds on the UK’s lack of preparedness for the climate dangers ahead