Environment

‘Silent killer’: Experts warn of deadly summer as scorching heat grips globe
Around 950 people are estimated to have died in Spain and the UK during June heat waves, according to preliminary data
‘Silent killer’: Experts warn of deadly summer as scorching heat grips globe
Around 950 people are estimated to have died in Spain and the UK during June heat waves, according to preliminary data

Kashmiri capital sizzling with highest temps since 1978
Soaring temperatures raise concerns with water bodies drying up

France bans smoking in outdoor public spaces to protect children
New regulations prohibit smoking near schools, parks, beaches, bus shelters; violators face $158 fine

4 killed, 16 missing as heavy monsoon rains trigger floods in northern India
Nearly 300 rescued by authorities in Himachal Pradesh state, say officials

Floods hit 4,405 households, destroy rice fields in Thailand
Thai deputy prime minister orders 'evacuation alerts for those in high-risk areas'

Global energy CO2 emissions hit new record in 2024
Total fossil fuel use increased by just over 1%