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Farmers down 240 million litres of milk after heat
Milk yield was affected by a series of extreme heatwaves which led to poor grazing conditions, researchers say.
September 25, 2026Just how hot and dry was your summer? Use our postcode lookup to find out
Most of us experienced drought and heatwaves - but temperatures and rainfall were not the same everywhere.
September 24, 2026Spain battles climate change on several fronts
A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.
September 22, 2026Record heatwaves in France set to make champagne stronger
Winemakers can produce bubbly up to 15% ABV following an unusual harvest that produced sweeter grapes.
September 12, 2026Zara owner Inditex reports strong August sales despite heatwaves - Reuters
Zara owner Inditex reports strong August sales despite heatwaves Reuters
September 9, 2026The trail of clues that our planet might be heating faster than we realised
A curious online row over this summer's heatwaves points to a wider - and worrying - shift in climate science.
September 8, 2026France saw 7,000 excess deaths during heatwaves until late July, minister says - Reuters
France saw 7,000 excess deaths during heatwaves until late July, minister says Reuters
September 4, 2026Summer 2026 expected to be declared UK's hottest on record
Met Office figures due on Tuesday are likely to show that the previous record, set in 2025, has been broken after an unprecedented summer of persistent heat.
August 31, 2026How a new era of heatwaves could shake up the school calendar
Teachers warn it could be increasingly difficult for classrooms to function during the hottest months.
August 22, 2026Experts battling extinctions after record heat
Scientists are studying the plight of six species of butterfly and plant affected by the heatwaves.
August 21, 2026Europe's heatwaves expose insurance gap as business losses mount - Reuters
Europe's heatwaves expose insurance gap as business losses mount Reuters
August 16, 2026Europe's scorched landscapes seen from space after summer heatwaves
BBC Verify examines the impact of drought and extreme heat on western European rivers, fields and mountains.
August 15, 2026Wildfires, heatwaves pose growing fiscal risk to Greece, PM adviser says - reuters.com
Wildfires, heatwaves pose growing fiscal risk to Greece, PM adviser says reuters.com
August 12, 2026Heatwaves expose overcrowding crisis in Europe's ageing prisons - Reuters
Heatwaves expose overcrowding crisis in Europe's ageing prisons Reuters
August 7, 2026What heatwaves mean for summer weddings – and how to plan for one
The wedding industry is facing last-minute costs to cope with the heat and October bookings are up.
August 3, 2026How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences, and how much should we spend on adapting homes versus cutting carbon?
July 29, 2026France records 5,764 excess deaths during June-July heatwaves, health agency reports - Reuters
France records 5,764 excess deaths during June-July heatwaves, health agency reports Reuters
July 22, 2026UK's bumblebees are struggling in heatwaves
UK bumblebees could suffer sharp falls in their numbers as heatwaves become more frequent.
July 21, 2026Inside Health
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July 21, 2026Bumblebees are struggling in UK heatwaves - but you can help them
The furry bodies of UK bumblebees are specially adapted for cold weather - making heatwaves a struggle.
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Farmers down 240 million litres of milk after heat
Debbie Wilkins is among the farmers in England and Wales who have started giving their cattle winter feed Extreme heat this summer has led to dairy farmers delivering 240 million fewer litres of milk
Just how hot and dry was your summer? Use our postcode lookup to find out
The UK faced its hottest summer on record this year, with much of the country experiencing drought and repeated heatwaves. But temperatures and rainfall were not the same everywhere. Type in your pos
Record heatwaves in France set to make champagne stronger
Champagne lovers may find themselves getting tipsy more quickly after French producers have been given the go-ahead to raise the alcohol content in a bottle of bubbly for the first time following this
The trail of clues that our planet might be heating faster than we realised
The trail of clues that our planet might be heating faster than we realised This July, during Britain's record-breaking hot summer, a curious row broke out on X over climate science. Reform's deputy
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Summer 2026 expected to be declared UK's hottest on record
The Met Office is expected to confirm that the UK has had its hottest summer since records began in 1884. Provisional figures for the months of June, July and August are due to be released on Tuesday
How a new era of heatwaves could shake up the school calendar
How a new era of heatwaves could shake up the school calendar Over the past two weeks, the sound of children has returned to Scotland's school playgrounds. Their summer breaks began in late June or e
Experts battling extinctions after record heat
Many species are struggling to cope in what has been the UK's hottest-ever summer Scientists hope to prevent the extinction of some rare species by trying to understand their changing needs, as the U
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Europe's scorched landscapes seen from space after summer heatwaves
The impact of the heat has been noticeable in satellite imagery The impact of this summer's extreme temperatures on western Europe can now be seen from space after successive heatwaves since May. Sa
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What heatwaves mean for summer weddings – and how to plan for one
Aimie and Ryan had to make some last minute preparations to deal with this summer's heat on their wedding day "As soon as I put my dress on, my makeup was just falling off my face." Aimie Seale is o
How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con Mandy Bourne lives with her 80‑year‑old mum in a top‑floor social housing flat in the West Midlands. Both struggle with health con
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UK's bumblebees are struggling in heatwaves
Staying fit in the heat and do we need electrolytes?
Radio 4,·21 Jul 2026,·24 mins Available for over a year We’ve had two heatwaves already this summer with warnings that even young and healthy people should rethink their fitness routines in the heat
Bumblebees are struggling in UK heatwaves - but you can help them
UK bumblebees could suffer sharp falls in their numbers as heatwaves become more frequent and intense, new analysis suggests. The findings - shared exclusively with the BBC - draw on data from the Bu
Climate we had in 20th Century 'has now gone' - Met Office
Public transport can overheat during heatwaves in the UK Weather that was once considered extreme is becoming the "new normal", according to the latest Met Office report on the UK's climate. It show
How deadly have the heatwaves in England and Wales been?
More on the impact of the heatwaves.