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Three British Airways aircraft at Heathrow Airport, one is taking off in the distance with London skyline in the background

Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers

The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.

Every detail of Isle of Man's record July heatwave

Isle of Man had its warmest summer on record in 2026, beating the mark set just last year.

Protestors with placards and banners outside the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

UK could 'unlock' 100 more oil and gas projects, say North Sea bosses

The UK could supply half of its oil and gas needs without imports if the government showed more support for the sector, an OEUK report claims.

A black-and-yellow wasp spider hangs in the centre of its web. Its long orange-and-black legs stretch across the web. Tall grass fills the blurred background.

Large wasp spider species arrives in West Midlands

The large, stripey species is making its way northwards from southern England.

Smoke billows from power plant chimneys.

US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants

The Environment Protection Agency says the move will save the country billions of dollars and reduce energy prices.

An aerial view of destroyed homes after the Stourbridge wildfire on August 21,

Was this summer the moment climate change felt real for the first time?

This summer has seen hot weather records broken, drought and major damage from fires.

Man wearing a baseball cap is bending over picking kale from rows of vegetables. Some of the lines are covered in a mesh to keep butterflies and caterpillars off the greens. There is a polytunnel in the background

How do you keep soil healthy during a drought?

A grower from Cornwall says soil, density of crop, a good irrigation have protected him in drought.

Kupup Lake, also known as Bitan Cho or Elephant Lake, is a high-altitude glacial lake near Jelep La Pass in East Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The lake, situated at approximately 13,066 feet, is part of the Old Silk Route loop near the India-China border and is often frozen from winter through mid-May. I

The Himalayas are melting faster - and India's economy is 'at risk'

A new report warns Himalayan glaciers are melting faster, threatening India’s water, economy and communities.

A southern elephant seal pup explores a rock pool (Credit: Matty Smith/ Ocean Photographer of the Year)

10 of the most striking ocean images of 2026

Curious seals, seahorse fathers and rarely seen deep-sea life are among the most powerful images of the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026.

The remains of three homes destroyed by the wildfires, with charred gardens and near a railway line.

What can be done to reduce risk of wildfires?

Politicians and firefighters discuss how we should tackle future wildfire risks.

A mountain fire in north Wales - there is green shrubbery in the foreground and large flames can be seen on the hillside, along with plumes of smoke

Summer wildfires caused catastrophic hidden damage, scientists warn

Bangor University researchers say the scale of damage is far greater than what is immediately visible.