Climate Change Committee has not been formally consulted on Heathrow’s third runway plan as ministers assess the proposal against net-zero targets
Warm spell fades as Atlantic winds shift; forecasters warn of rain, flooding risk, and possible frosts in northern regions once autumn arrives
San Bernardino County communities faced road closures and stranded motorists as mudslides carried trees and rocks in the wake of a storm.
Shankar, the African elephant at New Delhi's zoo, had lived largely alone since the death of his companion; activists had pressed for relocation to a sanctuary.
Tropical wave and trough blamed for downpours; warnings of flooding, landslides and river surges across USVI and Puerto Rico as Gabrielle remains offshore
National risk assessment warns rising seas, bushfires and floods could put 1.5 million Australians in harm’s way and reshape the property market, even as buyers flock to high‑risk areas
Coastal authorities warn residents and visitors as foam reaches shore and encroaches on the Onkaparinga River, with asthma sufferers urged to carry medication.
Overtourism puts Machu Picchu’s New World Wonder status at risk and raises questions about conservation; experts warn other major sights could face similar precursors
Forestry England says a sun-filled season boosted leaf sugars, setting the stage for a vivid display across the country