Release of figures suggesting link between mortality and high temperatures prompts calls for government to enhance its preparedness for future heatwaves
London among a host of world-cities at serious risk of water shortages in the coming decades, according to new analysis from Christian Aid
New report warns climate change is putting humanity at greater risk from infectious diseases and food insecurity
Government's failure to prioritise climate resilience risks undermining UK's ability to meet net zero and biodiversity goals, CCC warns
The deaths occurred during two severe heatwaves over past two decades, while climate change also caused $9bn of damages in a series of extreme floods, University of Oxford study finds
Blistering heatwaves and devastating flood events are set to take an ever greater toll on the UK's mental and physical health, according to the Climate Coalition
Research mapping 40 years of future global climate trends has concluded that temperatures in the UK are set to increase faster than other parts of the world
New projections point to record breaking heat and rainfall in the coming years posing costly challenges for health and infrastructure
'A heatwave coupled with a second wave of Covid-19 infections would put enormous strain on our already overburdened doctors, nurses and other key workers'