The Guardian Europe
France's wine harvest hits a historic low after summer heatwaves, because apparently even grapes have limits - though the Champagne that survived is, naturally, exceptional.
BBC World
France lets champagne hit 15% ABV after record heatwaves, because if the planet is going to boil, we may as well be tipsy for it.
The Guardian
When wildfires torched Spokane, a pop-up day camp swooped in with laser tag and Abby Cadabby to give traumatized kids a sense of normalcy - because nothing says 'you're safe' like a gratitude circle.
Grist
Hotter oceans mean more dead fish, less cash, and hungrier kids - a new study confirms the climate crisis is bad for everyone, especially those who fish small.
The Guardian Europe
Bhutan thinks the key to solving the global food crisis is mindfulness, yoga, and gratitude - because clearly, we've just not been spiritual enough about our snacks.
The Guardian
A Himalayan glacier collapse kills 360 and leaves 1,400 missing, confirming that climate change is now literally destabilising mountains - because what else could go wrong?
The Guardian Europe
Nepal's flood death toll hits 353, a new lake threatens to burst, and climate change probably had a hand in it - because why not?
BBC World
Algeria's wildfires kill 12 as North Africa swelters, and even camels are saying 'nope' to this heat.
The Atlantic
NIPSCO finally restores power to 99% of Gary after a derecho, but the other 1% can still enjoy the authentic blackout experience - and the city's infrastructure problems remain as glaring as ever.
BBC World
The Panama Canal is cutting daily ship transits from 36 to 32 because El Niño and climate change are hogging all the water. Global trade and water conservation don't mix.
The Guardian
University of Reading scientists make a chocolate bar entirely from British cocoa, proving that you don't need the tropics for a decent bar - just a greenhouse and a sense of occasion.
The Guardian
Louisiana's Gulf waters are serving up a side of flesh-eating bacteria this summer, with cases and deaths up - thanks, climate change.
BBC World
France arrests 420 for wildfires, but with 9 out of 10 fires human-caused, the real culprit might just be our collective love for fossil fuels and carelessness.
BBC Business
UK heatwaves are making farmers sweat and could make your supermarket bill sweat too, as drought threatens crops and supply chains - so stock up on wine before it becomes both scarce and subpar.
BBC Business
Summer weddings are now sweatier than ever, with couples battling 30C-plus temps, melting buttercream, and a flower shortage - because climate change spares no one, not even the bride.
The Guardian
Emma Beddington suggests we channel our inner golden retriever to survive the apocalyptic heat of 2026 - complete with naps, shade, and zero guilt.
BBC World
Italy raises heat alert to 'red' for nearly all cities, as Europe sizzles and burns, because climate change is a real party pooper.
UN News
Wildfire smoke is bad for you, even far away, says WHO. Who knew?
The Guardian Europe
Over 100 wildfires in northern Ontario give Toronto the world's worst air quality, a heatwave, and a sepia skyline - all in one week.
BBC World
British couple found down a ravine with severe burns after Spain wildfires; 12 dead, hundreds evacuated as firefighters contain blaze.
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