Summer 2026 was the ‘hottest on record’ in the UK
The UK experienced its hottest summer on record this year, with a provisional mean temperature of 16.5°C, according to new…
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Tokyo expands ‘Cool Biz’ campaign as summer temperatures rise
Tokyo‘s metropolitan government (TMG) has expanded the ‘Tokyo Cool Biz’ campaign, which seeks to promote simple changes that people can…
Impact of heat on cities explored in new report
A new AI-powered model that provides a more detailed picture of how heat is experienced in cities has been developed…
Ocean heat damage now occurs all year-round, not just in summer
The world’s oceans experienced significant damage throughout the first year in which global temperatures temporarily exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels,…
European Greens accuse EPP, far-right parties of undermining climate action
The European Green Party has accused centre-right and far-right leaders, as well as the European People’s Party (EPP) of weakening…
Temperatures could surpass the 1.5°C threshold within four years
Global temperatures stood at 1.37°C above pre-industrial levels last year, with rapid global warming set to potentially push temperatures beyond…
Several matches likely to be played at ‘unsafe’ temperatures at 2026 FIFA World Cup
As many as 26 matches at the forthcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup are set to be played in temperature conditions…
New initiative launched to bridge supply chain heat decarbonisation and energy security
A new initiative to ‘bridge the existing gaps in supply chain heat decarbonisation’ has been launched by AstraZeneca, Secaro and…
FIFA World Cup 2026 ‘could be the last of its kind’ in North America
The forthcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, taking place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico next summer, could be the…
Extreme heat reduces milk production by up to 10%, study finds
Extreme heat, particularly when combined with periods of high humidity, can reduce dairy milk production by up to 10%, a…
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