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Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers
Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved without changes to current climate policies, the government's advisers have said. The Climate Change Committee (CCC) said expansion can still go ahead but only if the aviation industry funds cleaner fuels and pays for machines that suck carbon dioxide out of the air. Making the industry pay could push up the cost of flying with a return trip to Alicante costing around £150 more by 2050, and a return to New York up £400 in today's prices, it said.
Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers
Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved without changes to current climate policies, the government's advisers have said. The Climate Change Committee (CCC) said expansion can still go ahead but only if the aviation industry funds cleaner fuels and pays for machines that suck carbon dioxide out of the air. Making the industry pay could push up the cost of flying with a return trip to Alicante costing around £150 more by 2050, and a return to New York up £400 in today's prices, it said.
Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers
Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved without changes to current climate policies, the government's advisers have said. The Climate Change Committee (CCC) said expansion can still go ahead but only if the aviation industry funds cleaner fuels and pays for machines that suck carbon dioxide out of the air. Making the industry pay could push up the cost of flying with a return trip to Alicante costing around £150 more by 2050, and a return to New York up £400 in today's prices, it said.
August was joint hottest month on record, says European climate agency
August was the joint-hottest month ever recorded, tying with July 2023, according to the EU's climate service. The record was driven by a combination of climate change and the rising influence of El Niño, pushing heat into the atmosphere across the Pacific. Temperatures for the month were 1.65C above pre-industrial levels - surpassing the critical 1.5C threshold agreed by countries to avoid the worst consequences of climate change.
Plug-in solar panels are coming to a shop near you - here's what to know
Plug-in solar panels will be hitting the shelves of DIY shops and High Street retailers after the government changed the rules to allow them to be legally sold in the UK. They are significantly cheaper than roof panels, can be installed without an electrician and are suitable for properties with outdoor space, including some balconies. Retailers including Argos will be stocking products from Thursday, and the government expects other shops to follow suit.
Plug-in solar panels are coming to a shop near you - here's what to know
Jemma Crew - Business reporter; Matt McGrath - Environment correspondent Plug-in solar panels will be hitting the shelves of DIY shops and High Street retailers after the government changed the rules to allow them to be legally sold in the UK. They are significantly cheaper than roof panels, can be installed without an electrician and are suitable for properties with outdoor space, including some balconies.
Majority of England's rivers and lakes fail new environmental review
England's rivers, lakes and coastal waters remain in a challenging state with only around one in seven classed as being in good ecological condition, according to the first comprehensive assessment of their health in six years. Data from the Environment Agency shows that while 15% of rivers are classed as good, fewer than 7% of lakes reached that level. No single waterway passed a separate test for chemical pollution.
Majority of England's rivers and lakes fail pollution review
Your smartphone is changing your body. Doctors say most people don’t know it’s happening You already know screens steal your sleep and attention. Medical professionals are now warning about a physical shift. Ask most people what their phone is costing them, and they’ll point to their attention or sleep. But research suggests the cost may also be physical. Doctors are now using the …
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 conditions exacerbated by the recent heatwaves. For Mandy, temperature shifts can trigger flare-ups of her chronic lung condition. "I've got COPD and sometimes I can't breathe," she explains. Across the UK, solid brick homes like theirs quietly absorb heat the way they have for decades. Charged‑up walls radiate warmth back into rooms that never get the chance to cool.
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Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves
More than 2,700 people may have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in May and June, experts' estimates suggest. The figure, from a team at Imperial College London, the Met Office and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, is based on what's known about the dangers of extreme heat.
El Niño dimulai, risiko kekeringan dan kebakaran hutan Indonesia meningkat – 'Ini berarti kegagalan panen, tanaman mati'
Sumber gambar, ANTARA FOTO/Syifa Yulinnas Keterangan gambar, Foto udara kebakaran hutan dan lahan (karhutla) di kawasan lahan gambut Desa Kayee Unou, Kecamatan Darul Makmur, Nagan Raya, Aceh, Kamis (4/6/2026).
El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say
El Niño - the natural Pacific weather pattern that pushes up global temperatures - has officially begun, US scientists say. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has declared that El Niño conditions are now under way in the tropical Pacific, with sea surface temperatures having risen sharply in recent months. Many forecasts suggest this could end up as a so-called "super" El Niño, and even be among the strongest ever recorded.
A surpreendente recuperação dos manguezais após décadas de destruição pelo homem
Crédito, Getty Images Article Information Author, Matt McGrath Role, repórter de meio ambiente e Author, Esme Stallard Role, repórter de ciências e clima, BBC News Published Há 20 minutos Tempo de leitura: 5 min Os manguezais presentes nas zonas litorâneas do planeta protegem milhões de pessoas contra tempestades e absorvem imensos volumes de gases do efeito estufa. E, agora, eles estão revertendo seu declínio de forma inesperada, segundo os cientistas.
A surpreendente recuperação dos manguezais após décadas de destruição pelo homem
Os manguezais presentes nas zonas litorâneas do planeta protegem milhões de pessoas contra tempestades e absorvem imensos volumes de gases do efeito estufa. E, agora, eles estão revertendo seu declínio de forma inesperada, segundo os cientistas. As árvores dos mangues vinham sofrendo rápido declínio há décadas. Elas foram cortadas para a construção de casas e a instalação de fazendas de criação de peixes.
A surpreendente recuperação dos manguezais após décadas de destruição pelo homem
Árvores de mangue espalhadas pela água do mar rasa e clara, com conjuntos de árvores mais densos ao fundo Os manguezais presentes nas zonas litorâneas do planeta protegem milhões de pessoas contra tempestades e absorvem imensos volumes de gases do efeito estufa. E, agora, eles estão revertendo seu declínio de forma inesperada, segundo os cientistas. As árvores dos mangues vinham sofrendo rápido declínio há décadas.
'Tarihin en güçlü hava olaylarından biri': El Nino resmen başladı
Kaynak, EPA/Shutterstock Haber bilgisi Yazan, Matt McGrath Unvan, Çevre Muhabiri Yazan, Simon King Unvan, Hava Durumu Sunucusu ve Yazan, Mark Poynting Unvan, İklim Muhabiri Yayın tarihi 17 dakika önce Okuma süresi 5 dk Gündemi BBC Türkçe'den takip etmek artık WhatsApp'ta da mümkün. Haberlerimizin doğrudan telefonunuza gelmesi için tıklayın. ABD Ulusal Okyanus ve Atmosfer İdaresi (NOAA), Pasifik Okyanusu'nda oluşarak küresel sıcaklıkları yükselten hava olayı El Nino'nun resmen başladığını duyurdu.
Los científicos dicen que el fenómeno de El Niño ya empezó y advierten de los efectos climáticos extremos que puede traer
Matt McGrath - Corresponsal de medio ambiente, BBC News; Simon King - Presentador principal del clima, BBC News; Mark Poynting - Reportero de clima, BBC News Actualizado vie, 12 de junio de 2026, 9:57 a.m. UTC 7 min de lectura Agrega Yahoo como fuente de noticias preferida para ver más de nuestras historias en Google. Imagen que muestra el calentamiento del Pacífico ecuatorial.
Los científicos dicen que el fenómeno de El Niño ya empezó y advierten de los efectos climáticos extremos que puede traer Original
Fuente de la imagen, NOAA Pie de foto, Imagen que muestra el calentamiento del Pacífico ecuatorial.
El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say
El Niño - the natural Pacific weather pattern that pushes up global temperatures - has officially begun, US scientists say. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has declared that El Niño conditions are now under way in the tropical Pacific, with sea surface temperatures having risen sharply in recent months. Many forecasts suggest this could end up as a so-called "super" El Niño, and even be among the strongest ever recorded.
Cómo los manglares en el mundo se están recuperando luego de décadas de destrucción por parte de los humanos
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El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say
Matt McGrath - Environment correspondent; Simon King - Lead Weather Presenter; Mark Poynting - Climate reporter Thu, June 11, 2026 at 1:26 p.m. UTC 5 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. El Niño - the natural Pacific weather pattern that pushes up global temperatures - has officially begun, US scientists say.
Cómo los manglares en el mundo se están recuperando luego de décadas de destrucción por parte de los humanos Original
Fuente de la imagen, Getty Images Información del artículo Autor, Matt McGrath Título del autor, Corresponsal de medio ambiente y Autor, Esme Stallard Título del autor, Reportera de clima y ciencia, BBC News Fecha de publicación 28 minutos Tiempo de lectura: 5 min Los bosques de manglares del mundo, que protegen a millones de personas de las tormentas y absorben grandes cantidades de gases de efecto invernadero, están experimentando una recuperación inesperada, según descubrieron científicos.
Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction
[Getty Images] The world's coastal mangrove forests, which protect millions of people from storms - and soak up vast amounts of planet-warming gases - are staging an unexpected comeback, scientists find. For decades these swampy trees had been declining rapidly as they were cleared for fish farms and housing.
First ever talks to ditch fossil fuels as UN deadlock deepens
Protestors in London object to new oil gas fields in the UK [Getty Images] A large group of countries including some major oil producers are meeting on Friday to plan something UN climate summits have failed to agree on - a complete move away from fossil fuels. Around 60 nations are gathering in Santa Marta, Colombia as the world warms rapidly, mainly from the use of coal, oil and gas.
First ever talks to ditch fossil fuels as UN deadlock deepens
3 hours ago Xinjiang, China - April 16, 2026 This is the shocking moment that a towering wall of sandstorm swept across a city in China, rapidly engulfing buildings and streets as strong winds pushed the dense dust forward. On April 17, 2026, in Xinjiang, China, the video captured a powerful sandstorm advancing toward an urban area, forming what appeared to be a massive moving wall of dust. The sky quickly darkened as the storm rolled in, with visibility dropping sharply.
Trump revoca un histórico fallo que permitía al gobierno de EE.UU. regular los gases de efecto invernadero para luchar contra el cambio climático Original
Fuente de la imagen, Reuters Información del artículo Autor, Matt McGrath Título del autor, Corresponsal de Medio Ambiente de la BBC 8 minutos Tiempo de lectura: 5 min El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, derogó un dictamen de la era Obama basado en un hallazgo científico clave que sustenta todas las medidas federales para reducir los gases que contribuyen al calentamiento global.
Trump revokes landmark ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public
[Reuters] US President Donald Trump has reversed a key Obama-era scientific ruling that underpins all federal actions on curbing planet-warming gases. The so-called 2009 "endangerment finding" concluded that a range of greenhouse gases were a threat to public health. It's become the legal bedrock of federal efforts to rein in emissions, especially in vehicles.
Cold weather and data centres drive up US greenhouse gas emissions
[Getty Images] A very cold start to 2025 and the growing power demands of data centres and cryptocurrencies saw US emissions of planet-warming gases rise for the first time in three years, a new analysis shows. Last year homes burned more gas for heating while the use of coal surged by 13% to meet rising electricity demands, the data finds.
Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty citing UN’s ‘hostile agendas’ to USA - BBC claims Trump’s move ‘could significantly delay’ next IPCC report which ‘guides governments on how to tackle climate change’ - Climate Depot
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp80ln97py5o By Danny Aeberhard,Rachel Haganand & Matt McGrath BBC excerpt: US President Donald Trump has withdrawn the US from dozens of international organisations, including many that work to combat climate change. Nearly half of the 66 affected bodies are UN-related, including the Framework Convention on Climate Change – a treaty that underpins all international efforts to combat global warming.
Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impacts of fossil fuels
Matt McGrath - Environment correspondent Thu, December 11, 2025 at 8:11 a.m. UTC 5 min read Victims of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a legal claim against oil and gas company Shell in the UK courts, seeking compensation for what they say is the company's role in making the storm more severe. Around 400 people were killed and millions of homes hit when Typhoon Rai slammed into parts of the Philippines just before Christmas in 2021.
Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impacts of fossil fuels
Victims of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a legal claim against oil and gas company Shell in the UK courts, seeking compensation for what they say is the company's role in making the storm more severe. Around 400 people were killed and millions of homes hit when Typhoon Rai slammed into parts of the Philippines just before Christmas in 2021.
Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impacts of fossil fuels
Matt McGrath - Environment correspondent Thu, December 11, 2025 at 12:20 a.m. UTC 4 min read Victims of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a legal claim against oil and gas company Shell in the UK courts, seeking compensation for what they say is the company's role in making the storm more severe. Around 400 people were killed and millions of homes hit when Typhoon Rai slammed into parts of the Philippines just before Christmas in 2021.
Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impacts of fossil fuels
Victims of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a legal claim against oil and gas company Shell in the UK courts, seeking compensation for what they say is the company's role in making the storm more severe. Around 400 people were killed and millions of homes hit when Typhoon Rai slammed into parts of the Philippines just before Christmas in 2021.
UN environment report 'hijacked' by US and others over fossil fuels, top scientist says
A key UN report on the state of the global environment has been "hijacked" by the United States and other countries who were unwilling to go along with the scientific findings, the co-chair has told the BBC. The Global Environment Outlook, the result of six years' work, connects climate change, nature loss and pollution to unsustainable consumption by people living in wealthy and emerging economies.
UN environment report 'hijacked' by US and others over fossil fuels, top scientist says
1 hour ago The world needs a new approach to environmental crises threatening the health of people and the planet by adopting policies to jointly tackle climate change, biodiversity loss, land degradation and pollution, according to a U.N. report released Tuesday. Those issues are inextricably linked and …
5 conclusiones de la accidentada cumbre del Clima en Brasil, que acabó sin mención a los combustibles fósiles
En las tres décadas que se llevan celebrando estas reuniones anuales, que buscan forjar un consenso global sobre cómo evitar y manejar el calentamiento global, esta será recordada como una de las más divisorias. Muchos países se indignaron cuando la COP30 que ha tenido lugar en Belém, Brasil, terminó el sábado sin siquiera mencionar los combustibles fósiles que han recalentado la atmósfera.
COP30 w Brazylii. Pięć kluczowych wniosków ze szczytu klimatycznego
"COP prawdy". Pięć kluczowych wniosków ze szczytu klimatycznego Wiele krajów było wściekłych, gdy konferencja COP30 w Belém w Brazylii zakończyła się w sobotę bez wzmianki o paliwach kopalnych, które podgrzewają atmosferę. Inne kraje — szczególnie te, które mogą najwięcej zyskać na ich ciągłej produkcji — poczuły się uspokojone. Szczyt był prawdziwym sprawdzianem tego, jak bardzo globalny konsensus załamał się w kwestii tego, co zrobić ze zmianami klimatu.
COP30: Five key takeaways from a deeply divisive climate summit
In three decades of these meetings aimed at forging global consensus on how to prevent and deal with global warming, this will go down as among the most divisive. Many countries were livid when COP30 in Belém, Brazil ended on Saturday with no mention of the fossil fuels that have heated up the atmosphere. Other nations - particularly those with most to gain from their continued production - felt vindicated.
COP30 - Five key takeaways from a deeply divisive climate summit
In three decades of these meetings aimed at forging global consensus on how to prevent and deal with global warming, this will go down as among the most divisive. Many countries were livid when COP30 in Belém, Brazil ended on Saturday with no mention of the fossil fuels that have heated up the atmosphere. Other nations - particularly those with most to gain from their continued production - felt vindicated.
Turkey set to host COP31 after reaching compromise with Australia
Turkey has proposed holding the 2026 climate talks in Antalya [Chris McGrath/Getty Images] The COP31 climate meeting is now expected to be held in Turkey after Australia dropped its bid to host the annual event. Under the UN rules, the right to host the COP in 2026 falls to a group of countries made up of Western Europe, Australia and others. A consensus must be reached but neither country had been willing to concede.
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