Drownings in France rise 14% as heatwaves grip Europe
A significant rise There has been a 14% increase of drownings in France as the number has reached 301 since 19 June, compared to the same period last year. The country’s sports and youth minister, Marina Ferrari, told France Inter radio the figure was a “tragic toll” and linked the rise to the prolonged heatwaves […]
1 week ago
El Nino set to be the strongest in living memory, Met Office warns
A serious warning The Met Office has warned that the El Nino event developing over the Pacific Ocean is likely to be the strongest in living memory. Forecasters have also warned that it is “very likely” to make 2027 the world’s hottest year on record. The warning was first reported by BBC Weather on Friday. […]
1 week ago
North Sea Oil: Sadiq Khan urges Burnham to recommit on climate
The London mayor has spoken out. Sadiq Khan has called on the government to strengthen its climate action and cut Britain’s reliance on North Sea oil and gas, piling pressure on Andy Burnham as a decision on new drilling looms in the coming weeks. Pressure grows over North Sea oil The London mayor said Andy […]
3 weeks ago
France wildfires: More than 260,000 evacuated as heatwave looms
Thousands escape as wildfires close in The France wildfires tearing through the country’s south-west have forced more than 260,000 people from their homes, with a fresh heatwave threatening to push temperatures to 41C. A mass evacuation of over 4,000 people was ordered from campsites, holiday villages and leisure parks around Lacanau, near the Atlantic coast, […]
1 month ago
Greta Thunberg says she’s never been drunk in her entire life
She doesn’t expect her life to ever be ‘normal’ Greta Thunberg has opened up about her everyday teenage life, confessing that she has never been drunk and worries about romance for fears of being vulnerable. The Swedish climate campaigner also shared how she is extremely conscious of everything she does – living solely on her […]
4 years ago
Grab your fans because the UK is set for another heatwave
We’ve still got sunburn from the last one Brits will have to brace for more high temperatures this summer as yet another heatwave is said to be on its way this month. Arriving in time for the August bank holiday, the Met Office has warned that thermometers are set to reach above 30c in parts […]
4 years ago