The Latest Breaking News on Climate change

As heatwaves become increasingly common, sales of air conditioning units are going up in France and around the world. But while these cooling systems offer relief from high temperatures – in some cases, even saving lives – they are also a source of pollution and extra energy consumption that contributes…

Extreme heat represents one of the “gravest threats to humanity”, according to a new study, as countries all over the world battle record-breaking temperatures fuelled by climate change and the weather pattern known as El Niño.

The climate crisis and emerging El Niño event pushed up temperatures and drove extreme weather across the world

Temperatures have soared in London and across the country but how long will the heatwave last?

Forecasters believe temperatures will rise above the 32.2C recorded in June.

Retail bosses toast late blast of sun as 32C heat brings boost for restaurants and bars — and it’ll last into the weekend

Scientists blame ever warming human-caused climate change from the burning of coal, oil and natural gas.

The U.N. weather agency says Earth endured its hottest Northern Hemisphere summer ever measured with a record warm August capping a season of brutal and deadly temperatures

Climate change is threatening prosecco vineyards in Northern Italy. Hannah Twiggs explores what this means for bottomless brunchers, al fresco drinkers and the future of sparkling wines