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Cooler conditions on way for parts of UK - but still no rain for drought-hit areas
A cold front sweeps across parts of the UK following another day of record-breaking heat in England. The temperature shift brings relief to some regio…
How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Britain's deadly heatwaves are forcing a reckoning with air conditioning, a technology the UK has long resisted. The conversation now centers on a har…
Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave
Wildfires in France's Gironde department are intensifying as the region prepares for extreme heat. Firefighters face a critical window on Wednesday wh…
Spain and France brace for new heatwaves as wildfire closes in on Bordeaux
Spain and France face back-to-back heatwaves this week, with temperatures climbing above 40 degrees Celsius in multiple regions. The sweltering condit…
Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled
European wildfires have reached crisis proportions across multiple regions. A massive blaze near Bordeaux has scorched over 162 square miles in under …
Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?
# Paper Recycling's Sticky Problem Gets a Tech Fix Paper recycling has hit a stubborn obstacle. Labels and adhesives designed to stick permanently to…
'It's like having an amusement park and not opening it' - algae closures take toll
Northern Ireland faces a cascading water crisis as 245 algae blooms have forced closures across its public water systems, leaving recreational areas d…
More than 300,000 flee wildfires in France and Spain
More than 300,000 people evacuated from their homes across France and Spain as massive wildfires tore through both countries, with no containment in s…
More than 220,000 evacuated in France and Spain due to wildfires
More than 220,000 people have been evacuated across France and Spain as massive wildfires ravage both countries. French firefighters are working to co…
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