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Dealing with the heat

This roundup of The Conversation’s environment coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine.

The Conversation · May 29

Weather tracker: deadly May heatwave shatters records across Europe

Temperatures across parts of continent around 10-15C above average for this time of year, while thunderstorms strike eastern Australia

The Guardian - UK · May 29

Too hot, too humid: why the sustained heatwave in India and Pakistan is so dangerous

India and Pakistan are no strangers to heat. This time of year is the worst, as heat peaks before the monsoon brings cooler conditions from June.

The Conversation · May 29

Arizona Homeowners Are Spending More on Water Than Expected This Year—and It’s Affecting Household Budgets

Water bills across Arizona have started to climb in ways that catch many homeowners off guard. Monthly statements now reflect higher usage charges, even for households that stick to routines they have used for years. Utility companies across cities like Phoenix, Mesa, and Tucson continue adjusting rates due to long-term…

The Free Financial Advisor · May 27

UK heatwave hits rail network: Smoke on tracks near London Waterloo causes delays, cancellations

Britain’s scorching heatwave caused major travel disruption on Tuesday after smoke was reported on railway tracks near London Waterloo station, forcing train operators to cancel services and impose speed restrictions across parts of the network.

The Times of India · May 26

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon slows to lowest level in six years

Brazil cut deforestation in the Amazon to its lowest level since 2019 in 2025, with tougher environmental enforcement helping reduce forest loss even as five trees continued to be felled every second in the world’s largest rainforest.

Radio France Internationale · May 27

Wednesday briefing: ​Can the UK adapt in time to a new normal of extreme heat?

In today’s newsletter: As heatwaves intensify, ​B​ritain must confront the limits of a society built for cool​er weather, forcing policymakers, communities and households to rethink how ​w​e live, work and stay cool

The Guardian - UK · May 27

Get ready for more bill rises — study warns data centers could hike power costs in some states over 50% by 2030

US energy supplies, largely made up of natural gas and coal, are under intense strain by data centers and other digital infrastructure.

TechRadar · May 26

Solar panels offer escape from debt

Thailand's household debt reached 86.7% of GDP at the end of 2025, among the highest ratios in Asia. The Bank of Thailand's own data shows that debt for consumption is rising; debt based on income-generating assets such as property or housing loans is contracting. The data reflects bread-and-butter issues and…

Bangkok Post · May 27

Releasing cool water protects fish in the Grand Canyon. That comes at cost to hydropower

Federal officials are considering cool water releases for the third consecutive year at Glen Canyon Dam in Northern Arizona this summer to safeguard the humpback chub, a federally protected fish

The Independent UK · May 26