Plans must be put in place before heatwaves – not cobbled together during them | Extreme heat
You report on hospitals declaring critical incidents as their systems fail in the heat (Hospitals in England declare…
Africa’s wildlife laws follow a colonial model which separates people and animals: why it’s not working
Africa is home to many iconic national parks and marine reserves, such as Virunga in the Democratic Republic…
‘Better safe than sorry’: Greece installs floating barrier to ward off toxic fish | Greece
From his deckchair, his arms thrown above his head, his feet sliding back and forth in the sand,…
Kaikōura local feels ‘sick’ remembering 1993 flood amid current deluge
A Kaikōura woman whose business was flooded more than 30 years ago says today’s deluge feels ominously similar.…
Kaniva finally connects to drinkable mains water, but not all residents want it on tap
A west Victorian town is no longer without mains drinking water, but not everyone will be making the…
Map: 5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Chile
Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,”…
In photos: Evacuations as Kaikōura declares state of emergency
A State of Emergency has been declared in the Kaikōura District this morning as flooding caused by prolonged…
Too ugly, too noisy, too… American? France’s great air con debate
Paris — As France braces for another heatwave, it’s barely recovered from the last one. Meteorologists expect scorching temperatures…
China’s great green wall: Over 60 billion trees are growing faster than natural forests — here’s the secret behind that growth
If one had to pick a few things to know China by, the Great Wall of China would…
Boost for local innovation but scepticism hangs over Opportunity economic policy
Reinstating funding for polytechnics would support not just “bigger, shiny research and science projects” but also economic development…
North America Drove Nearly Half Of Global Emissions Growth In 2025
The Energy Institute has released the 2026 Statistical Review of World Energy, published in partnership with Ember and…
Starbucks “Actively Reassessing” 2030 Climate Goal
Coffee retailing giant Starbucks revealed in its 2025 Impact Report that it is “actively reassessing” its 2030 value…