Should the UK name heatwaves like storms? It won’t make people take them more seriously
Italy unofficially names heatwaves, but ‘Lucifer’ was only slightly more effective than ‘Arnold’.
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Heatwaves are dangerous but they’re also a useful warning of what needs to change
The hottest days show how poorly prepared our homes and energy systems are for the current climate – and the climate to come.
Wildfires are becoming more common in the UK – but the threat can be managed
Hotter, drier summers risk making widlfires more like those of southern Europe.
Drought: heavy rain now might be a serious problem for the UK’s parched landscape
Flash flooding often follows periods of drought.
Too hot to think? Why extreme heat can affect how well our brain works
Luckily, there are many things you can do to help your brain cope.
To tackle extreme heat, Andy Burnham needs to urgently take these three radical steps
This summer will be one of the coolest in your lifetime. With better planning for these now normal extreme summers, some heat-related deaths can be prevented.
Are zoos ready for the changing climate?
The species most at risk may not always be the ones we expect.
Wildfires are now an escalating risk: here’s how the UK needs to prepare ahead of next summer
Wildfires are a growing issue in the UK, with incidents escalating in 2026.
How to survive a heatwave
Countries can adapt to intensifying heatwaves – but there’s a limit.
These air conditioner alternatives are cheaper – and better for the planet
Air conditioners are rare in some European countries, but the climate crisis could change that.
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