15 h. ago Another 1 million UK households to come under hosepipe ban following heatwave

The announcement comes a day after the government declared 'drought status' in four areas of England

Society

37 h. ago Four areas of England now in drought as heat threatens wildlife and crops

Ministers call for hosepipe bans as East and West Midlands enter drought, joining Yorkshire and north-westFour areas of England are now in drought as the East and West Midlands have joined Yorkshire and the north-west.Continuing hot and dry weather was a hazard to crop production and wildlife, ministers said, as they urged water companies to put hosepipe bans in place to conserve water as levels deplete. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago Drought declared in the Midlands with more hosepipe bans on the way

Millions more expected to enter ‘drought’ status by September

Politics

58 h. ago More of England expected to enter drought status after hottest June on record

Up to five areas could enter drought status and more hosepipe bans expected after three heatwaves and lack of rain As many as five areas of England are expected to go into drought this summer after the hottest June since records began 1884.Three heatwaves, which tend to increase water consumption, combined with a lack of rain means that large swathes of England are heading towards drought status and the damage to the environment that entails. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Extreme heatwaves may cause global decline in dairy production, scientists warn

Israel-based study finds that by 2050 average daily milk production could be reduced by 4% as a result of worsening heat stressDairy production will be threatened by the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves, a study has found.Drawing on records from more than 130,000 cows over a period of 12 years, the researchers report that extreme heat reduces dairy cows’ ability to produce milk by 10%. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Millions of US kids attend schools in dangerous ‘urban heat zones,’ analysis finds

Children living in the country’s largest cities are disproportionately threatened by the effects of extreme heat

Politics

2 w. ago Wimbledon stars burn on hottest ever first day as 34C heat put eight UK regions on alert

Wimbledon has been hit with searing heat threatening to leave the player's iconic all-white match gear dripping in sweat as ball boys and girls have been issued with 'cooling scarves'

Events

3 w. ago The warning signs of heat stroke to watch for during a heatwave

Mild heat stress can quickly progress to life-threatening heat stroke if a person is exposed to dangerous conditions for too long

Events

3 w. ago UK households urged to soak flowers in vases in 80p liquid immediately

Cut flowers sitting in vases are at risk of dying early as the overbearing heat threatens to shorten their life-span - that's unless you take extra precautions

Politics