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Germany reports over 5,000 heat-related deaths in late June
A severe late-June heatwave in Germany contributed to an estimated 5,100 to 5,120 deaths, according to a report published on July 9 by the country's Robert Koch Institute (RKI).
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- Germany reports over 5,000 heat-related deaths in late June
- Trump admin narrows ESA harm definition, dropping habitat loss
- UK faces record heatwave and widespread water bans
- UK heatwave sets record with six days over 35°C
- Super Typhoon Bavi devastates Rota with widespread damage
- Anglian Water bans hosepipes for 5 million England users
- Microsoft emissions rise 27% as AI data centers expand
- Spain wildfire kills 12 in Almería, victims in vehicles
- Wildfire complex near Boston Bar expands, orders evacuations
- U.S. agency says El Niño likely among strongest in 75 years
- Intense marine heatwave hits UK seas, threatens ecosystems
- India's 2026 monsoon causes severe floods despite drought
Trump admin narrows ESA harm definition, dropping habitat loss
The Trump administration finalized a significant regulatory change to the Endangered Species Act on Friday, July 10, 2026, narrowing the legal definition of "harm" to exclude habitat destruction.
UK faces record heatwave and widespread water bans
The United Kingdom is enduring its third major heatwave of the summer, with temperatures reaching 35.2 degrees Celsius in Derbyshire on Friday, July 10, and setting several new national records.
UK heatwave sets record with six days over 35°C
The United Kingdom has broken multiple temperature records during a relentless third heatwave of the summer, with meteorologists confirming 2026 as the first year to record six days at or above 35 degrees Celsius.
Super Typhoon Bavi devastates Rota with widespread damage
Super Typhoon Bavi, a Category 5-equivalent storm with sustained winds of 180 mph, made a direct landfall on the U.S. island of Rota on Monday, July 6, 2026, causing catastrophic damage to the small Pacific territory.
Anglian Water bans hosepipes for 5 million England users
A hosepipe ban affecting approximately five million customers in the East of England will come into force at 1 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, as water companies respond to prolonged dry weather and record-breaking heat.
Microsoft emissions rise 27% as AI data centers expand
Microsoft's greenhouse gas emissions rose sharply in its latest fiscal year, driven by the rapid construction of new data centers to support artificial intelligence services, according to the company's annual sustainabil...
Spain wildfire kills 12 in Almería, victims in vehicles
A wildfire in southern Spain has killed at least 12 people, with some victims found inside vehicles engulfed by flames, according to regional authorities.
Wildfire complex near Boston Bar expands, orders evacuations
A wildfire complex near Boston Bar, British Columbia, has grown explosively, destroying structures and forcing new evacuations as firefighters brace for continued challenging conditions.
U.S. agency says El Niño likely among strongest in 75 years
A powerful El Niño climate pattern is strengthening and is now forecast to become one of the most intense events in over 75 years, with significant global weather disruptions expected through early 2027. The U.S.
Intense marine heatwave hits UK seas, threatens ecosystems
A marine heatwave of unusual intensity is gripping the seas around the United Kingdom, with scientists warning it could reach extreme levels in southern coastal areas this week.
India's 2026 monsoon causes severe floods despite drought
India is confronting a transformed and increasingly perilous monsoon season in 2026, characterized by severe, localized flooding amid a nationwide rainfall deficit.
Western Europe records hottest June on record amid heatwave
Western Europe has recorded its hottest June on record, according to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service, as the region endures a third major heatwave and wildfires rage across France and Spain.
Ugandan farmers sue TotalEnergies over EACOP in UK court
Four Ugandan farmers have filed a lawsuit in the United Kingdom's High Court seeking to halt the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), a major fossil fuel project led by French energy giant TotalEnergies.
Ireland and UK face heatwave with temps up to 36°C
A prolonged heatwave is gripping Ireland and the United Kingdom, with temperatures forecast to reach the low 30s Celsius in many areas and potentially hitting 36C in parts of England.
UK faces third 2026 heatwave with temps up to 35°C
The United Kingdom is experiencing its third official heatwave of the year, with temperatures forecast to reach as high as 35 degrees Celsius in parts of southern England this week.
Volunteer firefighter dies in Savoie Alpine wildfire
A 22-year-old volunteer firefighter has died while battling a wildfire in the Savoie region of the French Alps, officials announced Wednesday, as a wave of blazes continues to scorch southern Europe.
UK heatwave triggers mass sleep deprivation, poll finds
The United Kingdom is grappling with a significant public health impact from extreme heat, as a new heatwave this week exacerbates widespread sleep deprivation caused by last month's record temperatures.
UK faces third 2026 heatwave with temperatures up to 35C
The United Kingdom is experiencing its third heatwave of 2026, with temperatures forecast to reach the mid-30s Celsius in parts of southern England this week.
Ireland issues heatwave advisory as temps exceed 25°C
Ireland is preparing for a prolonged and intense heatwave, with the national forecaster issuing a weather advisory warning of potentially record-breaking temperatures and significant public health impacts.
