France records more than 5,700 excess deaths during June heatwave Figures come as large parts of southern Europe endure another record-breaking period of extreme temperatures The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
Mapped: Spain braces for 47C heatwave as tourist hotspots warned over record-breaking weather Authorities have issued warnings for extreme weather as the country faces the third heatwave of the summer thanks to a ‘heat dome’ The Independent UK · Jul 22
As Lake Powell shrinks, marinas are having to adapt to dwindling water levels Lake Powell, the second largest reservoir in the United States, is shrinking The Independent UK · Jul 22
A 14-year-old Arizona boy helped save an elderly woman with dementia who was wandering in 103F heat, as officials warn sudden confusion can be a sign of heatstroke Royal Cothrun, a fourteen-year-old boy, demonstrated extraordinary courage during a perilous heatwave by rescuing an elderly woman wandering aimlessly. With a swift instinct, he provided shade and facilitated her communication with her son, actions that were potentially lifesaving. The Arizona fire department is set to commend him for his heroic… The Times of India · Jul 22
Japan records first ‘cruelly hot day’ as temperatures pass 40C Authorities issue heatstroke warnings in more than 40 of archipelago nation’s 47 prefectures The Independent UK · Jul 22
Beaches closed and sandbags filled as Tropical Storm Bertha approaches the Gulf Coast Communities on the U.S. Gulf Coast distributed sandbags and closed beaches before Tropical Storm Bertha brings flooding and wind from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana The Independent UK · Jul 22
Liverpool weather forecast: Sunny skies and 26°C high on July 22 Liverpool anticipates a sunny Tuesday, July 22, 2026, with a high of 26 degrees Celsius. Clear skies and minimal rain will grace the city throughout the day. Temperatures will remain mild, encouraging outdoor activities for residents. This pleasant weather trend is expected to continue for the entire week. Subsequent days… The Times of India · Jul 22
Leeds weather forecast: Sunny intervals and mild temperatures expected on July 22nd Leeds residents can anticipate sunny intervals and mild temperatures today. The day will feature a high of 24 degrees Celsius and a low of 14 degrees. Humidity levels will be high, but rain is highly unlikely throughout the day. Tomorrow's forecast mirrors today's conditions with similar temperatures and sunshine. The Times of India · Jul 22
Japan records its first ‘cruelly hot day’ as cities swelter in 40-degree heat In April Japan coined term kokushobi for days above 40C as country advises workers to wear shorts to the office to cope with stifling heat The Guardian - AU · Jul 22
2 married couples from Honduras were among 5 adults who drowned in an Ohio river Honduran authorities have confirmed that four of the five people who drowned in an Ohio river over the weekend are Honduran citizens The Independent UK · Jul 21
Is Scotland facing another heatwave? Met Office gives its verdict THE Met Office has delivered its verdict on whether Scotland is set to face another heatwave in the coming weeks ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 21
Dramatic drop in Arctic sea ice levels puts an end to hopes of short-term recovery Scientists say what looked like a pause in the early 2020s now appears to have been a temporary slowdown The Independent UK · Jul 21
Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf of Mexico moving toward Florida Panhandle and Alabama Tropical Storm Bertha has strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico and is moving toward the Florida Panhandle, causing a tropical storm warning and storm surge watches The Independent UK · Jul 21
Leeds weather forecast: Sunny intervals and comfortable temperatures expected July 21st Leeds residents can anticipate sunny intervals and comfortable temperatures today. The day will feature a pleasant average temperature of 18.5 degrees Celsius. This mild weather pattern is expected to continue through Thursday with similar conditions. Light showers may arrive by Friday, slightly lowering the daytime high. The weekend forecast shows… The Times of India · Jul 21
The Guardian - UK · Jul 20 Slowdown in Arctic ice melt ends after largest winter decline on record Scientists recorded slower reduction over past 20 years, but study finds this was ‘temporary rather than sustained’
The Independent UK · Jul 20 Tropical depression nearing US Gulf Coast set to become a tropical storm, forecasters say A tropical depression is drifting erratically in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to gradually strengthen into a tropical storm that could threaten several states later this week
The Guardian - UK · Jul 20 Did you solve it? Do you think like a physicist? The answer to today’s puzzle
Evening Standard · Jul 20 Is another heatwave coming to London? More hot weather forecast for August A fourth heatwave could be on its way to London
France 24 · Jul 20 How state actors are exploiting climate crises to spread disinformation The number of extreme weather events is on the rise, and some states are taking advantage of these climate crises to spread disinformation. A report by France's Institute for International and Strategic Affairs (IRIS) says that climate disinformation has become a “tool for destabilisation”.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 20 ‘My shirt was wringing’: National Express bus drivers speak out on 40C conditions Drivers in West Midlands say buses ‘unbearable’ during heatwaves, raising employee and passenger safety fears
Kiplinger · Jul 20 Demand for Air Conditioning Heats Up Hotter global temperatures spell growth opportunities for the HVAC industry.
The Independent UK · Jul 20 Pediatrician shares their top tips for keeping babies and toddlers safe during heat waves Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat
The Independent UK · Jul 19 Tropical Storm Fausto forms off Mexico's Pacific as tropical depression swirls in Gulf of Mexico Tropical Storm Fausto has formed well off Mexico’s southwest Pacific coast
Woman & Home · Jul 19 Queen Elizabeth's non-negotiable summer rule kept her bedroom cool no matter how hot the weather got - and here's why I’m copying her There's a common cooling mistake we could all be making in this heatwave but it seems like the late monarch knew how to avoid it
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