3 h. ago Exact outdoor temperature that signals it's time to turn on the heating, according to boiler expert

It's a yearly dilemma for many households as temperatures begin to dip

Politics

56 h. ago Josh Kerr leads Scottish trio into World Championship semis as rival suffers shock exit

Defending champion clocks second fastest time in 1500m heat

Events

6 d. ago 'I'm an energy expert – avoid making these boiler mistakes which can hike up bills'

It won't be long before we need to start using our central heating systems ag.ain, but there are a few common mistakes that people make which can drive up energy bills

Science

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...

Events

6 d. ago Miriam Margolyes, 84, reveals plans to quit the UK for Italy and will finally move in with her partner of 57 YEARS Heather Sutherland for the first time after living in different countries

Miriam Margolyes has revealed her plans to quit the UK for Italy to live with her long-term partner Heather Sutherland for the very first time - after her serious health woes.

Society

1 week ago How to protect US students from heat in schools – and is it time to rethink summer break?

US schools were built for a cooler climate that no longer exists. Now they face record-high temperaturesAs schools are returning to session following one of the hottest summers ever recorded, districts are faced with a new problem: how to handle increasingly extreme heatwaves, both in and outside the classroom.Unbearably hot days are no longer just a summer problem. In the US districts from the north-east to the mountain west to the deep south are shortening days, delaying openings, and reworking calendars as temperatures spike during August and September, the typical back-to-school months. Continue reading...

Society

3 w. ago Dramatic slowdown in melting of Arctic sea ice surprises scientists

Natural climate variation is most likely reason as global heating due to fossil fuel burning has continuedThe melting of sea ice in the Arctic has slowed dramatically in the past 20 years, scientists have reported, with no statistically significant decline in its extent since 2005.The finding is surprising, the researchers say, given that carbon emissions from fossil fuel burning have continued to rise and trap ever more heat over that time. Continue reading...

Events

4 w. ago Amazon slashes price of 'godsend' turbo handheld fan in time for the next heatwave

Perfect for taking out and about, as well as using around the home, and currently reduced by an impressive 86%

Politics

last month Arsenal: Viktor Gyokeres outshone by Benjamin Sesko as Gunners star 'overawed on debut'

The Manchester United striker had a bigger impact in half the time, according to heatmaps

Politics

last month Voices: August off and siestas: Isn’t it time Britain’s heatwave

Extreme heat is becoming increasingly common in Britain due to climate change. James Moore asks: Has the UK done enough to adapt to this new normal?

Politics