Children as Young as 11 to Get Puberty Blockers in Trial
Children as young as 11 may receive puberty blockers in a clinical trial, sparking legal action from campaigners who argue children cannot give informed consent.
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Avoid Dishwashers During Heatwave Monday, Experts Warn
Experts advise UK households to stop using dishwashers from Monday as temperatures soar to 34C, warning that appliances generate excess heat indoors.
Boston Fan Zone Delayed by High Winds Before Scotland Match
The official FIFA fan zone in Boston delayed its opening due to high winds, affecting Scotland fans planning to watch the match against Morocco. Queues formed as fans waited to enter.
2025 Confirmed As UK's Hottest Year On Record
2025 confirmed as UK's hottest year on record, with mean temperature tracking ahead of 2022. Met Office says it's 'more likely than not' after heatwaves and mild autumn.
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Expert Tips For Keeping Kids And Pets Safe In UK Heatwave
Expert tips on keeping children and pets safe during the UK heatwave, including advice on hydration, sun protection, and staying cool.
OnlyFans Models Explain Climate Crisis in New Web Series
New web series Headline Newds uses OnlyFans models to deliver climate crisis messages in provocative, bite-sized videos.
Four Free Tricks to Keep Bedroom Cool in Heatwave
Discover four free tricks to cool your bedroom during the UK heatwave. Tips include creating cross-ventilation, blocking sun, opening the loft, and unplugging appliances.
Earth's Black Box: Indestructible 52ft Structure to Record Doom
An indestructible 52ft 'Earth's Black Box' is being built in Tasmania to record climate data and media reports as an unbiased witness to humanity's eventual doom.
Specsavers and Parkrun Boost Accessibility for Disabled Participants
Specsavers partners with parkrun UK to make events more accessible for people with visual impairments, hearing loss, mobility issues, or social isolation.
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Remove Winter Bedding to Keep Bedrooms Cooler at Night
Amber and yellow heat-health alerts are in force across England. Removing winter bedding from bedrooms can help keep rooms cooler at night by reducing heat retention and improving airflow.
Why Is My House So Hot at Night? 4 Free Ways to Cool Down Bedroom
With parts of Wales predicted to reach 30°C, learn four completely free tricks to keep your bedroom cool at night for better sleep during the heatwave.
Met Office Expert: Best UK Spot to Escape 30C Heatwave
A Met Office meteorologist advises escaping the 30C heatwave in Scotland, while southern England and Wales face highs up to 34C and possible thunderstorms.
Welsh Water Told to Speed Up Sewage Fix at Ogmore-by-Sea
Bridgend Council's leader criticizes Welsh Water for slow progress on sewage issues at Ogmore-by-Sea beach, with poor water quality since 2023 and a £7.5m scheme underway.
Cardiff Data Centre Plans Face Opposition from Activists and MSs
Plans to replace Cardiff East Park and Ride with a data centre spark outrage over energy use, water consumption, and loss of essential healthcare transport link.
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Trump Reverses Decision to Scrap Ocean Monitoring System
The Trump administration has reversed its decision to dismantle a $368m deep-sea observation system after backlash from lawmakers and ocean experts.
Trump Admin Compares Pool Algae to Iran War
The Trump administration likens its fight against algae in the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool to its conflict with Iran, despite the pool's murky green appearance and peeling paint.
Food-Sharing Is Gross Without Serious Rules of Engagement
Poorna Bell argues that sharing food and drinks has strict boundaries, especially post-pandemic, and refuses to double-dip or share utensils, despite cultural expectations.
Mongolia's Permafrost Thaw: Climate Crisis Reshapes Ecosystem
Climate breakdown is rapidly warming Mongolia, causing permafrost to thaw and transforming fragile ecosystems. Local herders and scientists witness dramatic changes.
Arctic Refreezing: Scientists Test Ice-Thickening in Bold Fix
Scientists in Canada are testing a geoengineering scheme to refreeze Arctic sea ice by pumping seawater onto it, aiming to slow melting and buy time for emissions cuts.
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Guardian Climate Solutions Event: Practical Action for the Planet
Join the Guardian's environment forum on 20 Oct 2026 for expert-led conversations on practical climate action. Tickets available for in-person or livestream.
H5N1 Bird Flu Suspected in Mainland Australia After Seabird Death
A migratory seabird in Western Australia tested positive for avian influenza, possibly H5N1. Authorities await confirmation, with no evidence of mass mortality or poultry infection yet.
Heathrow Third Runway May Harm Health of Millions
An official report warns that Heathrow's third runway could significantly harm the health and wellbeing of up to 3 million nearby residents due to noise, air quality, and other impacts.
How Shrimp Demand Is Destroying Ecuador's Mangroves
Ecuador's shrimp boom devastates mangroves, threatening shellfish gatherers. Weak regulation, pollution, and clearing persist despite bans, as communities fight back.
Solar Geoengineering: Experts Warn of Planetary Risks
Four leading climate scientists argue that solar geoengineering does not buy time for decarbonisation, warning of catastrophic termination shock and lack of governance.
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Michigan Rally Against $7B Stargate Data Center
Rural Michigan residents protest a $7 billion Stargate data center on farmland, fearing higher electricity rates and water supply risks due to DTE Energy's fast-tracking.
Activists Urge Fifa to Drop Aramco Sponsorship
Climate activists, including former athletes, are calling on Fifa to end its sponsorship deal with Saudi Aramco, the world's largest corporate carbon emitter, ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
St Kilda Pier Wins Top Victorian Architecture Award
St Kilda's redesigned pier wins the Victorian Architecture Medal, praised for balancing tourists, locals, and penguins. Other winners include Sunbury arts precinct and sustainable heritage refits.
Hormuz Strait Blocked by 80 Mines, Clearing to Take Time
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked by about 80 mines, delaying normal shipping despite a US-Iran MoU. Tankers risk grounding on Omani coast, and collision dangers persist.
UK Social Media Ban Empowers Big Tech, Critics Say
Taylor Lorenz argues that the UK's new social media ban for under-16s, requiring age verification, will give big tech companies more data and power, not protect children.
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Rare Amber Heat Warning Issued for Southern UK
The Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning for southern England and Wales, with temperatures expected to reach 34C. Health alerts warn of increased risks for vulnerable people.
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