The Guardian Europe
Ontario Wildfires Make Toronto's Air Quality 'World's Worst' - Congrats, Toronto
Over 100 wildfires in northern Ontario give Toronto the world's worst air quality, a heatwave, and a sepia skyline - all in one week.
2026-07-15
The Guardian Europe
NASA
Heat Dome Reminds Americans That Summer Is, In Fact, Still Summer
A heat dome over the western U.S. shatters temperature records, proving that summer hasn't gotten the memo about moderation.
2026-07-14
The Guardian
France Throws a Bastille Day Parade, Accidentally Sends a Signal About Europe's Military Awakening
France's Bastille Day parade features 6,500 soldiers, 300 vehicles, and a guest list of European leaders, sending a 'strategic signal' about military awakening - while wildfires rage and EU accession talks hum along.
2026-07-13
The Guardian
British Couple Among 13 Victims of Spanish Wildfires; Family Gets Tragic Text Before Evacuation
A British couple, Pete and Fran Gillam, are among 13 killed in Spanish wildfires, with their daughter receiving a final text before they evacuated and lost contact.
BBC Health
UK Heatwaves May Have Killed Over 2,700 People, Which Seems Like Something to Worry About
Experts estimate over 2,700 heat-related deaths in England and Wales during record-breaking May and June heatwaves, with climate change adding 3-4°C to temperatures.
The Guardian
Green MP Finally Asks the Obvious: Why Is There a Minimum Work Temperature But No Maximum?
UK workers swelter while the government has rules for cold but not hot - Green MP Spencer aims to fix that, because apparently ovens in bakeries are a valid excuse.
2026-07-12
The Guardian
Germany's 'Drowning in June' Trend Takes a Literal Turn as Heatwave Claims 99 Lives
Germany records 99 drowning deaths in June heatwave, mostly young men; France and Spain also swelter with closed landmarks, shortened bike races, and wildfires.
The Guardian
Missouri Flash Flooding Claims One Life, Rescues 200 Kids From Summer Camp That Definitely Didn't Sign Up for This
One dead, 200 kids airlifted from camp, and a heat dome looming - Missouri's weather is having a busy weekend.
BBC World
British Couple Found in Ravine After Spain Wildfire: 'Titanic Effort' to Call for Help
British couple found down a ravine with severe burns after Spain wildfires; 12 dead, hundreds evacuated as firefighters contain blaze.
2026-07-11
ScienceDaily
Giant Asian Mantises Officially Declared Invasive, Because Europe Didn't Have Enough Problems
Two Asian mantis species are officially invasive in Europe, and they're eating their way through native wildlife - with some help from climate change and domestic cats.
BBC World
Spain's Wildfire Is So Bad Even the Sun Is Asking for a Break
Spain's deadliest wildfire in decades kills 12, including four Britons found in a car with a steering wheel on the right, as authorities blame a power line and electricity companies say 'not us.'
2026-07-10
BBC World
Spain's Wildfire Death Toll Hits 12, Because Downed Power Lines and 40°C Heat Are a Great Combo
Twelve people die in a Spanish wildfire sparked by a downed power line, as a heatwave bakes southern Europe and sets records for 'worst fire season ever' - again.
BBC World
Europe's Biggest Port Tries to Kick Its Fossil Fuel Habit, But It's Complicated
Rotterdam, Europe's biggest port, tries to go green while juggling lawsuits, corporate loyalty, and a fossil fuel addiction that makes Schiphol look like a bicycle.
2026-07-09
The Guardian Europe
French Scientists Warn That Living in a Giant Kettle Is Bad for Your Health
France's climate council says the country is living in kettles, nuclear reactors are shutting down because rivers are too hot, and Europe is once again learning that ignoring climate change has consequences.
Grist
Western Europe Sets Yet Another Heat Record, Because Why Not at This Point
Western Europe just had its hottest June ever, because apparently the previous hottest June ever wasn't hot enough to get the message across.
2026-07-07
The Guardian
M&S Prepares for Future Where UK Weather Is Basically an Air Fryer
M&S preps for a future where British summers rival the Sahara, investing in fridges that can handle 45C and ordering enough ice-cream to make a glacier jealous.
The Guardian
Big Oil Plans to Turn Up the Heat on an Already Boiling Planet, Because Money
Oil companies plan to increase production by 14% this decade, despite overwhelming evidence that it's cooking the planet. Profits are up; so are temperatures.
2026-07-06
The Guardian
Hot Enough to Make You Crazy: Extreme Heat Doubles Youth Mental Health Admissions, Study Finds
A study of 720,000 Australian hospital admissions finds extreme heat doubles youth mental health admissions, because apparently the world wasn't stressful enough already.
The Guardian Europe
Tour de France 2026 Asks Fans to Stay Home Because of Wildfires, Because of Course
Tour de France stage three goes fan-free as wildfires crash the party, proving even cycling can't escape the climate crisis.
2026-07-05
BBC World
Guam Residents Play 'Board Up the Windows' as Super Typhoon Bavi Invites Itself Over
Super Typhoon Bavi crashes Guam's party, prompting evacuations and plywood purchases as the storm brings 173-mph winds and a reminder that climate change is a real buzzkill.
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