heatwaves

New research warns recent death toll is 'substantially higher' than previous records set in 2003 and 2022 with climate change responsible for two thirds of deaths

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee calls on government to act now to tackle escalating wildfire risks, which have already led to 1,300 incidents this year

Report from MSCI warns heat-related labour-productivity losses are already equivalent to two per cent of global GDP, and are set to rise sharply in the coming years

EXCLUSIVE: Major new report calls for economy-wide drive to tackle escalating costs and risks from extreme heat

Agricultural vehicle fires added an extra £32m in costs as farmers deal with the 'devastating' impacts

Around 65 per cent of the British public are now concerned about climate change

Dairy farmers faced £83m hit as extreme heat led to reduced production throughout the summer

Global Electronics Association survey reveals significant proportion of manufacturers have been negatively impacted by extreme heat this year, as new World Economic Forum guidance urges companies to respond to worsening heat risks

ECIU analysis reveals how Mediterranean nations that provide over half of some popular imports are seeing agricultural workers hit hard by extreme heat

New £1.5bn hospital upgrade programme includes commitment to improve cooling and ventilation systems and bolster response to climate risks