Brits bask in Mediterranean heat as autumn looms with rain and frost forecast
Warm spell fades as Atlantic winds shift; forecasters warn of rain, flooding risk, and possible frosts in northern regions once autumn arrives
Climate & Environment News
Mudslides bury roads, trap drivers in southern California after heavy rain
San Bernardino County communities faced road closures and stranded motorists as mudslides carried trees and rocks in the wake of a storm.
Loneliest elephant dies in Indian zoo after 13 years in isolation
Shankar, the African elephant at New Delhi's zoo, had lived largely alone since the death of his companion; activists had pressed for relocation to a sanctuary.
Heavy rains force closures, outages in U.S. Virgin Islands as flood risk grows
Tropical wave and trough blamed for downpours; warnings of flooding, landslides and river surges across USVI and Puerto Rico as Gabrielle remains offshore
Australia faces $600 billion property wipeout by 2050 as climate risks mount
National risk assessment warns rising seas, bushfires and floods could put 1.5 million Australians in harm’s way and reshape the property market, even as buyers flock to high‑risk areas
Hazardous sea foam floods Port Noarlunga Beach, prompting health warnings
Coastal authorities warn residents and visitors as foam reaches shore and encroaches on the Onkaparinga River, with asthma sufferers urged to carry medication.
Machu Picchu Could Lose New World Wonder Status Amid Overtourism
Overtourism puts Machu Picchu’s New World Wonder status at risk and raises questions about conservation; experts warn other major sights could face similar precursors
Autumn leaves set to dazzle UK after warm summer
Forestry England says a sun-filled season boosted leaf sugars, setting the stage for a vivid display across the country
Climate-change protesters block major Melbourne bridge, causing traffic delays
Protesters halted northbound traffic on Punt Road's Yarra River bridge during Friday morning peak, prompting police warnings and significant congestion.