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Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Blistering early-season heatwave threatens California and other western states

An early-season heatwave will bring temperatures 20-30°F above normal across western US states, threatening daily and all-time March records while intensifying drought concerns amid record low snowpack.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ten English fire services tackled record number of grass, forest and crop fires in 2025

Ten English fire services tackled a record number of grassland, woodland and crop fires during what was the UK's hottest spring and summer on record, figures show. In total nearly 27,000 wildfires were dealt with by fire services in England during the prolonged dry weather of 2025, according to analysis by PA Media. One fire chief said the summer was one of the most challenging that crews had ever faced and the frequency and intensity of the wildfires was putting a strain on resources.
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Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Will the UK experience a fifth heatwave in 2025?

The UK has experienced unprecedented heat with record temperatures and multiple heatwaves, but forecasts indicate showers and cooler temperatures below 20C next week.
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago

African flare in Sicily: European heat record of 48.8C could be broken

Meteorological services indicate that rising temperatures in Sicily result from torrid winds from Africa, linked to a subtropical anticyclone, lasting until Saturday.
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