Storms are intensifying as temperatures rise. Which countries are most at risk? From colour-blindness to women’s clothing, early warning systems must ensure no one is left behind. Euronews · Sep 29
Climate change made deadly Nepal glacier and rock collapse more likely, according to analysis Human-caused global warming resulting in the Himalayan permafrost thawing was, in part, responsible for the catastrophic glacier and boulder collapse last month The Independent UK · Sep 17
Nepal floods an ‘unprecedented’ climate disaster beyond scope of warning systems, scientists say Scientists warn disaster of this kind could not have been predicted with tools currently available The Independent UK · Sep 17
Climate crisis probably weakened glacier that caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, first study finds Scientists say global heating was a destabilising factor in collapse of 200,000 sq metre glacier in August The Guardian - UK · Sep 16
Human errors more to blame than climate crisis for devastating Assam floods Scientists seek to explain how routine monsoon rains turned into a disaster that has killed 103 people and displaced hundreds of thousands The Independent UK · Aug 13
Alarming charts that reveal a planet in peril – as experts warn record-breaking heatwaves are just the start From record-breaking heatwaves and worsening droughts to deadly wildfires, experts say this record-breaking summer means the case for net zero has never been clearer The Independent UK · Aug 8
Human-caused climate change made Spanish, French fires much more likely, scientists calculate Two new studies reveal climate change's fingerprints over extreme fire weather-triggering infernos in Spain and France The Independent UK · Jul 30
How global heating supercharged floods in West Africa, displacing thousands Adaptation to frightening new normal and reducing emissions further and faster is critical, scientists warn The Guardian - UK · Jul 16
UK in ‘firewave’ as extreme heat provides ideal conditions for wildfires, experts warn National Fire Chiefs Council say emergency services dealing with 19 wildfires across Britain, many near urban areas The Guardian - UK · Jul 13
UK swelters in third heatwave of the year as western Europe counts cost of hottest-ever June Britain expands heat alerts while estimates suggest June’s death toll could surpass 20,000 across continent The Guardian - UK · Jul 9
Record-high ocean heat could fuel sea level rise and extreme weather on land New Copernicus data reveals that daily global sea surface temperatures have broken records for the time of year. Euronews · Jul 1
‘A sad inevitability’: after decades of climate warnings, why is Europe so unprepared for rising heat? Scorching summer of 2003 triggered first efforts to deal with the problem but heatwaves still have devastating impact The Guardian - UK · Jun 27
Current Europe heatwave 'impossible' without human-induced climate change A study comparing the heatwave that has swept across Europe this week with heatwaves in 1976 and 2003 has found that human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for the extreme heat over the last week – with France recording its hottest day since records began in 1947 on Wednesday. Radio France Internationale · Jun 26
Climate change to blame for intensity of Europe heatwave: scientists PARIS — Human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for the intensity of a record-breaking heatwave scorching Europe, scientists said Friday. Bangkok Post · Jun 26
France 24 · Jun 26 Europe’s severe June heatwave ‘virtually impossible’ 50 years ago, climate scientists say Europe’s record heatwave in the month of June would have been "virtually impossible" 50 years ago, scientists said Friday, proof that human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for the intensity of the latest scorcher. Half-a-century ago, a similar heatwave would have been 3.5°C cooler, the study found.
Euronews · Jun 24 ‘El Niño is a distraction’: Why Europe’s deadly heatwave isn’t down to a natural weather phenomenon Europeans are sweltering under the latest heatwave, which experts say is being “amplified by long-term warming” – not El Niño.
The Independent UK · Jun 22 UK heatwave: 40C in June must be wake-up call on climate crisis, scientists warn Soaring temperatures should be seen as public health threat, expert warns as temperatures expected to smash records set in June 1976
Euronews · May 28 Strong El Niño may stretch to 2028 as UN warns climate change to smash heat records in next 5 years Climate scientists have warned that a "whole range of extreme weather events" are brewing, as a strong El Niño coincides with global warming.
The Guardian - UK · May 27 Novel about ‘Disneyfication’ of nature wins climate fiction prize Hum, Helen Phillips’ third novel, featuring a woman whose job is taken by a humanoid robot, is a terrifying look into a future where AI rules and nature is scarce
Euronews · May 27 Record heat has ‘fingerprints of climate change all over it’. What can Europe expect this summer? "The climate we are living in today is simply not the one we grew up with, and our buildings and infrastructure are woefully unprepared for what's next.”
The Independent UK · May 26 UK heatwave has ‘fingerprints of climate change all over it’ ‘It’s clearly exceptional when the May temperature record falls not once but twice in two days’
The Economic Times · May 14 Heat threat hangs over 2026 FIFA World Cup as scientists warn of unsafe match conditions The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America faces a significant risk from soaring temperatures. Scientists warn that many matches could be played in dangerous heat conditions, potentially impacting player welfare and performance. Some games may even require postponement. FIFA is implementing heat-management measures, but concerns remain for players and…
Euronews · May 14 ‘Hazardous’ heat could put World Cup players’ health and performance at risk, report warns Climate scientists are calling on FIFA and fans “to realise that there is no aspect of society not affected by climate change”.
The Independent UK · May 14 England fans warned of serious health risks from extreme Texas heat at World Cup England are set to play their first match of the World Cup against Croatia in Texas
The Guardian - US · Mar 20 Heatwave scorching US west ‘virtually impossible’ without climate crisis, say scientists Unseasonably warm and even dangerous temperatures this week were up to 30F above average for the time of year