Mediterranean Sea Shatters Temperature Records Amidst European Heatwave
Water temperatures off Mallorca reached 33.02C, surpassing previous records and offering little relief to tourists enduring extreme heat across the continent.
Climate & Environment News
UK Lawn Expert Debunks Summer Grass Care Myths Amid Drought
As hosepipe bans affect much of England and Wales, a leading lawn expert advises patience and cautions against common, potentially damaging treatments.
Europe Grapples With Extreme Heat Wave, Record Temperatures
Italy places all major cities on highest heat alert, while Austria records its hottest-ever temperature amid widespread wildfires and drought.
Conservationists Warn of Increased Disturbances to Protected Seahorses
Warmer weather linked to rise in incidents involving seahorses, prompting a legal warning from marine authorities.
Twenty English Beaches Deemed Unsafe for Swimming Due to Poor Water Quality
Environment Agency advises against swimming at 20 designated bathing waters across England, citing contamination and pollution.
England's Rivers and Lakes Fail Environmental Review, Raising Concerns Over Pollution
A recent assessment reveals that a majority of England's waterways do not meet ecological standards, prompting an investigation into potential regulatory breaches and calls for action on agricultural and sewage pollution.
Drought Cripples Vegetable Farms While Benefiting English Vineyards
Unrelenting dry conditions in the West of England have devastated vegetable crops, forcing farmers to reconsider their livelihoods, while grape growers report a bumper harvest.
Climate Change Threatens Malaysian Durian Industry Amidst Booming Chinese Demand
Extreme weather and rising costs challenge growers of the prized fruit, even as China's appetite for durians grows.
Slovakia, Austria Record Hottest Days Amid Central Europe Heatwave
Record temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius were registered, marking the third such occurrence for Slovakia this summer.