6 d. ago Linking of oil giants to major heatwaves marks ‘leap forward’ for legal liability cases

Study shows how individual fossil fuel companies are making previously impossible heatwaves happen and could have to pay compensationCarbon emissions from the world’s biggest fossil fuel companies have been directly linked to dozens of deadly heatwaves for the first time, according to a new analysis. The research has been hailed as a “leap forward” in the legal battle to hold big oil accountable for the damages being caused by the climate crisis.The research found that the emissions from any one of the 14 biggest companies were by themselves enough to cause more than 50 heatwaves that would otherwise have been virtually impossible. The study shows, in effect, that those emissions caused the heatwaves. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Carbon emissions from oil giants directly linked to dozens of deadly heatwaves for first time

Study shows how individual fossil fuel companies are making previously impossible heatwaves happen and could have to pay compensationCarbon emissions from the world’s biggest fossil fuel companies have been directly linked to dozens of deadly heatwaves for the first time, according to a new analysis. The research has been hailed as a “leap forward” in the legal battle to hold big oil accountable for the damages being caused by the climate crisis.The research found that the emissions from any one of the 14 biggest companies were by themselves enough to cause more than 50 heatwaves that would otherwise have been virtually impossible. The study shows, in effect, that those emissions caused the heatwaves. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago BBC Countryfile's Adam Henson opens up on 'difficult decisions' as farm impacted

Countryfile presenter Adam Henson was forced to make changes to his farm after the dry summer weather

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1 week ago Lawn will grow back thicker if one rule is followed in September

Grass can struggle during periods of hot, dry weather, but there's one September rule you should follow to keep your lawn in tip-top condition as the weather cools

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1 week ago This was the hottest summer on record. If it happens again next year, Britain’s ecosystems won’t cope | Lucy Jones

A future of extreme heatwaves, drought and collapsing habitats awaits if we continue to ignore the danger signsWhat does British summertime mean to you? Blackberries? Picnics? Festivals? Ticks? This summer has been the hottest on record in the UK. As human-caused climate breakdown intensifies, the outdoor areas we spend time in are changing – and so, too, are our relationships with the land and the ecosystems we live in.My home is in the south of England, near beautiful woodlands. Since moving there in 2016, the number of ticks my family has picked up in the woods has increased each year, but this summer has been astonishing. For a few weeks, our four-year-old came home from nursery with a tick almost every day. I’ve had many: some tiny nymphal ones that could be easily missed. We spend time in Scotland, too, and find ticks often when we go there now.Lucy Jones is a journalist and the author of Losing Eden and The Nature Seed Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Mountain Warehouse shoppers can get £75 waterproof jacket that 'keeps you dry for hours' for £9

Shoppers looking for the perfect waterproof jacket that's sure to keep them dry and warm through the wet and cold weather of autumn, without breaking the bank, won't want to miss out on this £9 deal

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2 w. ago Why the UK is having a 'false autumn' with leaves turning brown in summer

The UK is currently experiencing a 'false autumn' due to the unseasonably warm and dry weather throughout summer

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2 w. ago Dry washing quickly and for free this autumn with £4.49 Aldi item perfect for small spaces

Getting laundry dry as the weather changes is a battle for many households, but the budget supermarket has a neat solution

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2 w. ago Superdrug shoppers praise £8 makeup that 'doesn't dry out the lips' in colder weather

"It doesn't dry out the lips and blends evenly on the skin without patchiness. A very practical and versatile product, perfect for everyday makeup and easy to carry in your bag."

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3 w. ago Dry weather exposes archaeological secrets at National Trust monasteries

This summer’s hot weather is offering a glimpse into the hidden pasts of some of the country’s oldest, most treasured buildings

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3 w. ago Oregon wildfire begins stabilizing as California blaze threatens vineyards

Rain helped cool Flat fire that destroyed homes in Oregon, while the Pickett fire has charred 10 sq miles of Napa countyA wildfire that destroyed four homes in central Oregon has started to stabilize, while a blaze in northern California wine country has so far spared some of the state’s most famous vineyards.Moisture helped the 1,200 firefighters battling Oregon’s Flat fire, but more work needed to be done, authorities said. Dry, hot weather had fueled a rapid expansion of the blaze across rugged terrain in Deschutes and Jefferson counties since the fire began late on Thursday. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Water scarcity restrictions to have ‘devastating’ impact on Scotland agriculture sector

Farmers and businesses in north Fife are facing the country's first water scarcity restrictions of 2025 following prolonged dry weather.

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3 w. ago Urgent warning from lifeguards as Hurricane Erin hits Welsh coast

After weeks of warm and dry weather ex-Hurricane Erin is bringing unsettled weather to our shores creating hazardous conditions on beaches

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3 w. ago Met Office weather maps show best day of week as school holidays come to an end

The weather is expected to turn this week after a sustained dry period

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3 w. ago Mountain Warehouse shoppers bag £75 waterproof jacket that 'keep you dry for hours' for £9

"Great for cycling in rainy and cold weather. Kept me dry after riding for six hours in light rain"

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3 w. ago SEPA imposes first water scarcity restrictions of the year as dry weather leaves rivers 'critically low'

Two areas have reached significant scarcity - the highest level of water scarcity - with restrictions imposed on some farmers and businesses.

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3 w. ago Wildfires in California and Oregon destroy homes and prompt thousands of evacuations

Pickett fire chars Napa wine country while predicted thunderstorms add to danger of Oregon’s Flat fireWildfires raging in northern California wine country and central Oregon have destroyed multiple homes and threatened thousands more as hot, dry weather created challenges for firefighters battles the blazes.Ten structures – including four homes – have been destroyed in Oregon’s Deschutes County as of Monday, where a wildfire dubbed the Flat fire continues to burn. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Thousands under evacuation orders in California and Oregon as wildfires burn

Pickett fire chars Napa wine country while predicted thunderstorms add to danger of Oregon’s Flat fireThousands of homes in northern California wine country and central Oregon were under evacuation orders as firefighting crews battled wildfires in dry, hot weather.The Pickett fire, which had charred more than 6,800 acres of Napa county, was just 13% contained by Monday morning, according to the California department of forestry & fire protection, or Cal Fire. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago UK weather: Nation to be warmer than Tenerife today as Brits enjoy 28C bank holiday

The Met Office says "a good deal of dry and fine weather" is likely today - bank holiday Monday - as a result of a band of high pressure moving across the UK from west

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3 w. ago Photos of crews battling the wildfires in Northern California wine country

Thousands of homes are under evacuation orders and warnings because of wildfires in Northern California wine country. Firefighters backed by helicopters were working Sunday to try to contain the blazes amid dry, hot weather. Cal Fire says the Pickett Fire in Napa County north of San Francisco has grown to more than 10 square miles (25 square kilometers) and was 11% contained.

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