Extreme-heat Articles

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November 17, 2025

‘Damned if we do but completely stuffed if we don’t’: heatwaves will worsen longer net zero is delayed

A new study suggests heatwaves will not revert back towards preindustrial conditions for at least 1,000 years after emissions target reached

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October 22, 2025

Two dead at Melbourne beach as wild wind batters state, while parts of Sydney hit by record-breaking heat

Sydney’s Observatory Hill peaks at 37C on Wednesday - below the 39C forecast - as the mercury in other parts of the city neared 40C

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October 21, 2025

October heat records broken across Australia as Sydney braces for temperatures way above the norm

Birdsville sets new high as BoM forecasts more record hot weather, with heatwave warnings in place in some states

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September 18, 2025

How vulnerable are Australia’s cities to extreme heat? Explore our maps

Exclusive: Residents of western Sydney and outer suburbs of Melbourne are at particular risk of high temperatures, data shows

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August 13, 2025

Temperature records broken as extreme heat grips parts of...

Unprecedented temperatures causing difficulties in south-west France, Croatia, Italy and Spain with wildfire destruction across Europe up 87%

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August 12, 2025

Thousands evacuated in Spain as deadly heatwave fans Mediterranean wildfires

Boy, four, dies of heatstroke in Rome as scientists say high temperatures and fires are reminder of climate emergencyThe deadly heatwave fanning...

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August 12, 2025

Europe live: EU says Ukraine should be able to ‘choose its own destiny’ ahead of Trump-Putin meeting

Ukrainian president thanks EU leaders for their support and calls for further pressure on Russia Offering an update of sorts on the EU-US trade...

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August 10, 2025

Overheated homes: why UK housing is dangerously unprepared for impact of climate crisis

Building rules have been focused on keeping warm in winter and saving on energy bills, not cooling down

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August 10, 2025

From shutters to reflective paint: how to prevent UK homes overheating

Reducing urban heat islands, greening local areas and using heat pumps for air conditioning can also play a role

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August 10, 2025

Low-income and minority ethnic people in England most at risk from dangerously hot homes

Exclusive: Homes are heating up as summers get hotter but least well-off are shouldering greatest risk, study finds

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