Global Climate Change
Europe’s relentless heatwave
There are winners and losers in the current spell of extreme heat across the continent. 8 AUG 2018 For many people a summer heatwave means a chance to enjoy sunny weather at the beach or […]
Weather
Global Climate Change
Record-breaking heat continues across Europe
June 5, 2018 Temperatures hit new highs and storms show no signs of easing across many European counties. Europe’s weather has been stuck in a pattern that has resulted in record-breaking temperatures and severe storms. […]
Global Climate Change
UK weather news: May 2018 was hottest since records began in 1910
2 June 2018 By Ella Wills Last month was the warmest May since records began more than 100 years ago, forecasters have revealed. Some 245.3 hours of glorious sunshine throughout the month helped create an average […]
Global Climate Change
‘We can’t see a future’: group takes EU to court over climate change
Daniel Boffey in Brussels Thu 24 May 2018 06.25 EDT Litigants from eight countries claim EU institutions are not protecting fundamental rights Lawyers acting for a group including a French lavender farmer and members of the […]
Global Climate Change
Early May bank holiday weather breaks temperature record
By Jamie Grierson 7 May 2018 Record-breaking temperatures have been reported as people across the UK enjoy a sizzling bank holiday Monday. Temperatures in Northolt, west London, reached 28.7C (83.6F), making it the hottest early […]
Worldwide Solutions
Cyclone shield: Breathing new life into Myanmar’s mangroves
Investigating Myanmar’s mangrove crisis and how technology and ground roots solutions can work hand in hand. 02 May 2018 09:10 GMT Since 1978, one million hectares of mangroves have been cut down in Myanmar. In […]
Global Climate Change
Severe weather hits Kenya leaving five dead
by Everton Fox 24 April,2018 Flash floods and mudslides wreak havoc in and around Nairobi as the rainy season sets in. Kenya’s rainy season has set in with a vengeance leading to widespread flooding across […]
Global Climate Change
Evidence mounts for Alzheimer’s, suicide risks among youth in polluted cities
Date:April 13, 2018 Source:The University of Montana A University of Montana researcher and her collaborators have published a new study that reveals increased risks for Alzheimer’s and suicide among children and young adults living […]
Global Climate Change
Pre-monsoon heat builds across northern India
21 April, 2018 Soaring temperatures contrast with severe storms and heavy rain in other parts of India. Temperatures across central and northern India have been in excess of 40C in recent days, and after a […]
Global Climate Change
Europe sees hottest day of the year so far
20 APR 2018 Records fell in the UK, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands as temperatures exceeded the average by 10 degrees Celsius. It has been a long time coming, but finally spring warmth has surged […]