Energy bills in Britain surge higher on Iran war impact Soaring wholesale gas prices caused by the Iran war is punishing British households with power price rises of more then 10 per cent. AAP · May 27
Blossoming among spoil heaps: how 1,000 years of lead mining gave birth to banks of pansies and pennycress Calaminarian grassland is a rare habitat where plants thrive in soils contaminated by heavy metals. But should these toxic meadows be protected or allowed to fade away? The Guardian - UK · May 27
How Europe’s rapid warming has fuelled a record May heatwave Europe is bracing for more extreme heat after record May temperatures swept across Britain, Ireland and France this week – with scientists saying a “heat dome” over western Europe is combining with human-driven climate change, shifting weather patterns and rapid Arctic warming to intensify heat across the world’s fastest-warming continent. Radio France Internationale · May 27
‘It’s getting hotter and it’s not stopping’: dealing with the heat in five of Europe’s capitals Tourists and locals in Madrid, Paris, London, Dublin and Berlin share their experiences of the unseasonable May temperatures The Guardian - UK · May 27
FED:Electric-ready homes could stop default swaps to gas Preparing households for the sudden breakdown of fossil-fuelled appliances has been billed as a way to spur more electric purchases. AAP · May 27
Electric-ready homes could stop default swaps to gas Preparing households for the sudden breakdown of fossil-fuelled appliances has been billed as a way to spur more electric purchases. AAP · May 27
Country diary: Perilous puffins and a plucky underdog Swanage, Dorset: While the seabirds here make the headlines, my eye is drawn to the unassuming rock pipit and its accelerating song The Guardian - UK · May 27
Critically endangered New Zealand parakeet gets lifeline from randy pair A critically endangered New Zealand parakeet known as kakariki karaka has seen its numbers surge thanks to a pair of super breeders now responsible for more than 10 percent of the total population. Parents Nacho and Trixie were paired up in 2024 at the Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust in… France 24 · May 27
Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon falls to lowest level since 2019 A report published Wednesday said that deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell last year to its lowest level since 2019, in what will be seen as good news for leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Lula, who is seeking a fourth term in October, has made the fight against… France 24 · May 27
‘Planetary destruction on fast-forward’: witnessing the disappearance of Indonesia’s ‘eternity glaciers’ Researchers racing to document Oceania’s last tropical glaciers found the remaining “eternal snow” in Indonesia’s West Papua region has lost almost all its ice The Guardian - UK · May 27
Heatwave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe A spring heatwave is scorching parts of Western Europe, breaking "mind-bogglingly crazy" temperature records and triggering government warnings. AAP · May 26
Temperatures to cool for some after six water deaths in record-breaking UK heat The Met Office said Tuesday was the hottest day in May on record for both England and Wales. Evening Standard · May 26
Birds of prey in Scotland persecuted 182 times over 10 years – study The RSPB documented cases of raptors being shot, poisoned and trapped, Evening Standard · May 26
Sales of fans, ice cubes and sunscreen surge during May UK heatwave With many homes poorly designed for extreme heat, retailers report high demand for air conditioning and outdoor shade The Guardian - UK · May 26
Evening Standard · May 26 Weather warning as temperatures surpass May record Temperatures of 29.5C were recorded in provisional data on Tuesday.
Evening Standard · May 26 Hottest May day record broken again as temperatures reach 35C It comes amid health and thunderstorm warnings across the country, as well as a series of open-water fatalities in the past few days.
The Guardian - AU · May 26 Landlord inaction on energy upgrades stops renters saving $20bn on power bills in a decade Property owners’ lack of motivation due to ‘split incentive’ is main reason rental properties are missing out on energy upgrades, research finds
Evening Standard · May 26 Amber health warning extended as temperatures soar The hottest May temperature could be broken again on Tuesday with highs of 35C forecast, although thunderstorms could provide some relief.
The Guardian - UK · May 26 Huge rise in factory-style dairy farming of ‘battery cows’ in UK as costs rise Investigation finds number of dairy farms where cows cannot go outside has more than doubled since 2015
Evening Standard · May 26 Thunderstorm warnings on what could be hottest May day on record On Monday, the UK recorded its provisional all-time hottest meteorological spring temperature when Kew Gardens in south-west London hit 34.8C.
Evening Standard · May 26 UK endures ‘tropical night’ after heatwave breaks May record for second day The country also recorded its provisional all-time hottest meteorological spring temperature with 34.8C hit at Kew Gardens.
The Guardian - UK · May 26 Tell us: how are you coping during the UK heatwave? We want to hear how people are dealing with the very hot weather.
The Guardian - UK · May 26 Millions of salmon deaths at Scottish farms disclosed after watchdog’s ruling Animal and Plant Health Agency forced to release reports showing scale and cause of deaths on some fish farms
Evening Standard · May 26 UK endures ‘tropical night’ after heatwave breaks May record for second day Kew Gardens in south-west London hit 34.8C on Monday.
The Guardian - UK · May 26 ‘I’m throwing everything at it’: one young man’s search for a job in Britain’s ‘worklessness capital’ High unemployment and a lack of support mean life can be tough in Grimsby, but 19-year-old Cohen is determined to make the best of life in this coastal town