Extreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern Europe
Slovakia reaches new high of 42C as authorities in Poland forced to shut down Kozienice and Połaniec power plantsTemperature records have been broken ...
NHS must prepare for annual summer heat pressures, says Yvette Cooper
Health secretary says global heating means UK hospitals and GPs will have to prepare for summer as well as winter peaks of demandAdapting to global he...
Italy to place all 27 of its major cities on highest heat alert
Move comes as fourth heatwave of summer intensifies, edging temperatures in some areas close to 40CItaly is to place all of its 27 major cities, from ...
Europe heat wave fuels drought, fires and energy fears
Europe's heat wave exposes buried history and new threats — Nazi-era wrecks emerge from the Danube, nuclear reactors face cooling risks, and Greece ba...
Price of olive oil expected to rise again as European crops feel the heat
Farmers warn impact of high temperatures, drought and wildfires on range of foodstuffs means costs will increaseFarmers across Europe are warning of a...
Weather tracker: Austria breaks heat records as Japan braces for Typhoon Dolphin
Soaring temperatures continue to sweep parts of Europe, while Okinawa faces powerful winds and storm surgesEurope live – latest updatesUnbearable, rec...
Extreme Heat Has Transformed What Summer Means Across Generations in Europe
Rising temperatures and more frequent heat waves have changed the feel of the season for today’s children, compared with their parents and grandparent...
Japan’s Rescuers Battle Cruel Heat After Major Earthquake
Kumamoto faces a “double disaster,” as rescuers work in 100 degree heat, and shelters with limited air-conditioning put displaced people at risk for h...
Was Your Trip to Europe Affected by Heat or Wildfires? Tell Us About It.
Have you had to cancel, reschedule or replan a trip to France, Spain or elsewhere because of raging fires or stifling heat? If so, we want to hear fro...
Death toll in Japan earthquake rises to 17 as aftershock and heat complicate rescue efforts
Soldiers and emergency workers are combing through a badly damaged shopping mall and collapsed houses looking for trapped survivorsThe death toll from...
Summer of Heat, Fires and Storms Is a Reckoning for Europe on Climate
The continent is experiencing some of its biggest fires and highest temperatures ever. Residents are fleeing, leaders are struggling to respond and “i...
As extreme heat grips the South and West, here's how to stay safe
Experts say immersion in cold water before an ambulance arrives can greatly increase the chances of heat stroke survival and reduce the risk of long-t...
