Climate Crisis

PriorityEvac, a new company, offers private hurricane evacuation flights from Florida to Atlanta for $1,250 annually, prioritizing members during storms. The service highlights growing climate crisis impacts and inequality, as wealthier individuals can afford swift evacuations while others face limited options.

Green's Zack Polanski claims the climate crisis is the biggest threat to Britain since World War Two. He appears with BBC's Chris Packham, who 'fantasises' about climate denial being a crime.

European farmers warn that high temperatures, drought, and wildfires are reducing crop production, leading to higher olive oil prices. The climate crisis is exacerbating these conditions, with olive groves particularly affected.

South Korea recorded its hottest day ever amid global extreme weather. Scientists attribute the increasing frequency of heatwaves to the human-driven climate crisis.

July is set to be the driest month on record for England and Wales, with southern England receiving just 1% of its long-term average rainfall. Half of England and all of Wales are officially in drought as extreme heat linked to the climate crisis has fueled wildfires and water shortages for farmers, wildlife, and habitats.

Europe’s wildfire crisis has eased in western regions like France, Spain, and Portugal, but intensified in Greece, where gale-force winds fueled dangerous fires near Porto Germeno and Agios Vasileios, forcing evacuations and threatening areas previously affected by deadly 2018 wildfires.

Democrats are avoiding discussions about the climate crisis despite extreme weather events like Texas floods, Canadian wildfires, and heatwaves. Activists are organizing nationwide actions to counter the perception that climate messaging distracts from affordability issues.

Democrats have largely avoided discussing the climate crisis despite increasing extreme weather events such as Texas floods and Canadian wildfires affecting Florida. Activists are organizing nationwide actions to counter the perception that climate conversations distract from affordability issues.

Ed Miliband, a Labour veteran, is enthusiastic about his role as foreign secretary, focusing on challenges like EU relations, the climate crisis, and Gaza. He is preparing to navigate Trump and the impending G20 leadership, with allies noting his strong policy-driven approach.

An ECB official warns the climate crisis and ecosystem breakdown pose growing risks to the global economy. Frank Elderson, a member of the ECB’s executive board, states the bank is enhancing monitoring of financial risks linked to the destruction of ecosystem services.

El Niño weather patterns and the climate crisis are causing extreme dry, hot conditions that could lead to a significant drop in global rice production. The U.S. Department of Agriculture projects a decline in rice yields for the first time in over a decade, with U.S. production expected to fall to its lowest level in 40 years. Investments in agricultural technologies like irrigation and drought-resistant rice strains may help mitigate the impact.

A study by the World Weather Attribution consortium found that global heating has made extreme hot, dry, and windy wildfire conditions in Spain at least 20 times more likely and twice as likely in France. The analysis links these conditions to the climate crisis caused by burning fossil fuels.

France is experiencing multiple wildfires during a severe heatwave, prompting concerns about political response to the climate crisis. The Green leader, Marine Tondelier, abbreviated her campaign due to health risks from smoke exposure amid a major wildfire in Gironde.

Faith leaders in Wisconsin have called on the next governor to commit the state to a 100% renewable energy transition, framing the climate crisis as a spiritual issue. Over 100 faith leaders, including Laura Lane and Rev. Teresa Thomas-Boyd, emphasized clean energy as a solution for reducing energy costs and mitigating natural disasters.

Donald Trump accused Canada of poisoning the US air with wildfire smoke and threatened sanctions, while scientists argue wildfires are a symptom of the climate crisis. Trump discussed the issue with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the World Cup final.

Donald Trump accused Canada of 'poisoning' the US air with smoke from Canadian wildfires and threatened sanctions, according to scientists who criticize his approach. Experts argue that wildfires are a symptom of the climate crisis, not Canada's fault.

Fmr. U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel reacts to developments in the Iran war. Rep. Mark Pocan discusses his observations of suffering in Cuba. Prof. Radley Horton analyzes the climate crisis, and Adrian Wooldridge discusses his new book 'The Revolutionary Center' and the meaning of 'liberal' in current politics.

The US president blames Canada for wildfires causing air quality issues in over 20 US states. The article criticizes the president for not addressing the climate crisis.

The Albanese government's approval of Woodside’s North West Shelf gas project in Western Australia is being challenged in federal court by the Australian Conservation Foundation and Friends of Australian Rock Art. The project, labeled a 'carbon bomb,' will test how Australia’s environment laws address the climate crisis.

A majority of Americans associate extreme weather with the climate crisis, according to new polling, despite Trump's dismissal of global heating as a 'hoax'. A senior climate strategist notes this indicates the public is 'way ahead of the politicians'.

Wildfires fueled by the climate crisis are becoming more intense and widespread, forcing firefighters to ration resources and prioritize which blazes to combat. César Alcaraz, a firefighter in Spain, recounts past experiences and current challenges in managing these increasingly difficult situations.

Sadiq Khan supports calls for a maximum workplace temperature in the UK due to extreme heatwaves linked to the climate crisis, which have caused schools to close and disrupted hospital and transport systems.

A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City has sickened 28 people, with health officials testing building cooling towers for bacteria. Experts link the outbreak to the climate crisis, warning that rising temperatures are increasing exposure to the bacteria.

Unions in Europe are advocating for new laws to address heat stress linked to an estimated 230 annual workplace deaths. This year's toll may be higher, with 1,300 excess deaths from a June heatwave reported by the World Health Organization, and other estimates reaching up to 20,000.

UK waters are experiencing an extreme marine heatwave as global sea temperatures reach record levels, risking mass mortality events for marine species. The Met Office attributes the rapid temperature rise to a heat dome that caused Europe's worst heatwave, linked to the climate crisis.

Estonia leads the biennial Yale University climate scorecard, followed by Luxembourg and the UK. The US ranks 27th, with the index highlighting global progress in reducing pollution but lagging climate crisis action.

A June heatwave in the UK caused widespread sleep issues, with two-thirds of people struggling to sleep and 86% of homes deemed 'too hot'. The poll links the problem to the climate crisis and scientific findings on global heating's impact on sleep.

Yvette Cooper warned that AI poses a 'Hiroshima'-style threat to humanity without global regulations, urging the US and China to establish international rules to address combined risks of AI, climate crisis, irregular migration, and foreign interference.

At least 25 people died in the US due to a record heatwave, with over 20 states reporting temperatures above 100F. A heat dome over the eastern US during the holiday weekend led to extreme heat affecting millions, with over 140 million people under active heat alerts.

A new £75m campaign named 'Let’s Save Water' aims to reduce UK residents' daily water use by 28 litres as the country recovers from a heatwave linked to the climate crisis. The initiative encourages treating water as a precious resource, targeting an average daily use reduction from 140 litres.

The swearing-in of Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Advocate Amjad Hussain was postponed due to the unavailability of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, who is attending the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The CM-elect highlighted the need for federal funds to address the climate crisis and proposed provisional provincial status for GB to counter the Modi government's revocation of Kashmir's special status.

Children in New York are increasingly involved in activism addressing issues like ICE, the Iran war, and climate crisis. A seven-year-old, Nova, read a children's book advocating for social justice at Judson Memorial Church, emphasizing youth participation in activism.

Rising costs of insuring against climate crisis will have wider economic effects in the UK, with economists urging the government to take a more active role to protect consumers. Extreme weather events are increasing, impacting productivity and leading to early school dismissals.

The UK Met Office issued red heat warnings for three consecutive days in south-east England, a first, as Paris bans public alcohol consumption due to hospitals reaching saturation. Scientists attribute the European heatwave to the climate crisis, calling it the worst on record.

A study confirms the current European heatwave is the most severe and widespread ever recorded, driven by the climate crisis from fossil fuel burning. Nearly half of Europe's 850 largest cities are experiencing their worst heat stress, exacerbated by high humidity that reduces the body's ability to cool through sweating.

A record-breaking heat wave affected 120 million people across 18 European countries, with temperatures exceeding 113°F in some areas, causing canceled trains, early closures, and health risks. The heat dome, linked to climate change, led to fatalities, infrastructure strain, and public health warnings advising water consumption and limited outdoor activity.

Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire emphasizes the need to change lifestyles to address the climate crisis, as he distributes water bottles during a support operation in Paris's 4th arrondissement on May 27, 2026.

UK schools are struggling with rising temperatures due to inadequate planning. An example is Beaconsfield primary school in west London, where a 130-year-old building with solid brickwork and thick walls remains cooler than a newer structure built less than a decade ago.

UN chief Antonio Guterres urged AI firms to disclose their environmental impact and warned that fossil fuels are driving climate and energy crises. He highlighted Europe's second heatwave in two months and the 11 hottest years on record.

Millions of homes in London, Essex, Kent, and parts of eastern England are at risk of subsidence due to climate-driven hotter, drier summers. The British Geological Survey identified these areas as most vulnerable, noting ground shrinkage could damage property foundations, requiring mitigation measures.