Ministers Admit More Than 30,000 UK Homes Were Fitted With Botched Insulation
Energy minister calls failures 'systemic' after households report damp, mould and broken promises from retrofit schemes
Climate & Environment News
Shell submits fresh climate assessment for Jackdaw gas field after court ruling
Company files new environmental impact information including downstream emissions as UK ministers prepare to re-examine permission for North Sea project
Two Pacific Storms Stir Debate Over Rarity of West Coast Hurricanes
Hurricane Kiko and Tropical Storm Lorena are churning in the eastern Pacific, but forecasters say neither is expected to bring extensive damage to the U.S. West Coast — a region that has only rarely felt hurricane-force winds.
Hurricane Kiko Tracks North, Reducing Threat of Strong Winds and Widespread Rain in Hawaii
National Weather Service says northward path and expected weakening lower immediate wind and rain risks as state prepares
Biologists use drones blasting AC/DC and movie clips to scare wolves away from cattle
Researchers near the California-Oregon border are testing loud audio played from drones — including music and film dialogue — as a nonlethal tool to reduce wolf-livestock conflict.
India's Solar Industry Scales Up to Challenge China as U.S. Tariffs Reshape Trade
New factories near Jaipur and a surge in domestic component capacity aim to capture market share and meet rising electricity demand
BBC refreshes 'Cooler Than Me?' interactive to let users compare local forecasts worldwide
Updated 6 September 2025, the BBC Weather tool lets people see how their forecast stacks up against cities around the globe and links to an FAQ explaining the methodology.