Net Zero, energy policy and climate cooperation
A warm and settled start to the week will give way to rain, wind and a more autumnal feel as the jet stream strengthens. But could a September heatwave still be on the cards later this month?
British beekeepers are demanding a government-backed awareness campaign as Asian hornet sightings in England hit 72 confirmed cases in 2023, up from just 22 the year before. The invasive predator is spreading fast, and experts say the public needs to know how to spot it before it’s too late.
Growing public pressure is forcing governments and tech giants to confront the soaring energy demands of datacentres. Experts warn that without binding regulation, voluntary pledges will keep falling short of climate targets.
England’s reservoirs are running dry and experts warn of a supply shortfall of up to 5 billion litres a day by 2050. With leaking pipes, stalled reservoir projects and record droughts, the clock is ticking.
Britain’s smaller power generation sites are dangerously exposed to cyberattacks, with experts warning the risk won’t ease until the mid-2030s at the earliest. This comes after a confirmed hack linked to Iranian state-backed actors targeted UK energy infrastructure.
Around 100 firefighters are tackling a major blaze at a recycling centre on Landman Way in east London, with thick black smoke visible across the city. Roads have been closed and residents urged to keep windows shut as crews work to bring the fire under control.
Millions of phones across England and Wales received a wildfire emergency alert on Friday, catching many people off guard. The government is standing by the decision, calling it entirely appropriate given the fire risk conditions.
British farmers are turning to drought-resistant crops and rewilded waterways as dry summers become a near-permanent fixture across England and Wales. From sorghum fields in Lincolnshire to beaver dams in Devon, the countryside is quietly changing.
Environmental campaigners are turning up the heat on Andy Burnham, demanding the Greater Manchester mayor take a clear public stance on the climate crisis. The pressure comes as activists argue his silence is becoming impossible to defend.
Portable air conditioners are flying off shelves as UK summers grow hotter, but do they actually work — and are there smarter alternatives? We look at the real costs, performance limits and options worth trying first.
