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El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say
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Published: June 11, 2026 13:26
An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.
Four days of extreme rain killed 7% of world's rarest orangutans, study says
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Published: June 11, 2026 03:50
Climate change-induced weather events are pushing orangutan populations to extinction, says a study.
What is El Niño and why could it mean record temperatures?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj97npgk92po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
Published: June 9, 2026 14:50
Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months as El Niño begins.
Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions fall slightly as progress slows
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Published: June 9, 2026 11:42
The amount of planet-warming gases produced in 2024 fell by 1% compared to the previous year.
UK's last outstanding coal mine plan rejected
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Published: June 9, 2026 11:19
Plans to dig for 85,000 tonnes of coal at Glan Lash mine near Llandybie have been refused.
Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction
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Published: June 4, 2026 23:11
Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.
Failing sea defences 'disaster' for nature reserve
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Published: June 4, 2026 05:17
An internationally important nature reserve in Hampshire is under threat from failing flood defences.
Costly fuel pushes more Indians to buy electric cars but challenges remain
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Published: June 3, 2026 23:28
High fuel prices are strengthening the case for EV adoption in the world's third largest auto market.
Next El Niño could be strongest in decades
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Published: June 2, 2026 14:50
A new phase of the natural El Niño weather pattern could begin in a matter of weeks, the UN has warned, boosting temperatures on a planet already under strain from climate change.
'Mornings and nights no longer exist': A day in the hottest place in India
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Published: June 1, 2026 22:31
What a day in India's hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.
Farmers warn food security can't be taken for granted
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Published: May 29, 2026 05:16
Farmers at the Bath and West Show say there are strong parallels between energy and food security.
Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave
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Published: May 28, 2026 17:07
French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.
Drag queen Pattie Gonia fights trademark lawsuit by Patagonia
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Published: May 28, 2026 16:25
The outdoor apparel firm says the performer broke an agreement not to use its branding in merchandise.
No, weather maps did not change to 'scare' people
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Published: May 28, 2026 11:29
Social media posts wrongly claim the colours used in maps to show temperatures are designed to mislead.
UK's rudest chalk figure gets a glow-up to stop it fading in the rain
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Published: May 27, 2026 23:05
National Trust staff and volunteers will apply 17 tonnes of fresh chalk to the outline of the famous figure.