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How fire-generated thunderstorms make wildfires more deadly

Fire-generated thunderstorm clouds are worsening France’s Gironde wildfires, with tens of thousands evacuated and officials warning the blaze may burn for weeks.

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Macron chairs crisis talks as France and Spain battle major wildfires

Macron is chairing an emergency meeting as France and Spain battle major wildfires, with evacuations mounting, heatwave warnings growing and EU leaders warning Europe is underprepared.

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How heatwaves put London’s rough sleepers at risk

Outreach workers say London’s rough sleepers face serious risks in heatwaves, with barriers to water, shelter and cooling support.

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The nature reserve where magical glow worms thrive

Benfield Hill Nature Reserve near Hove is being managed to support glow worms, with volunteers helping protect the insects from habitat loss, climate change and light pollution.

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Spain and France battle wildfires as Sánchez warns of climate crisis

Firefighters in France and Spain battled major wildfires on Sunday as heatwaves and windy conditions complicated efforts, with evacuations mounting near Bordeaux, Madrid and València.

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Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux

Macron will hold a crisis meeting as wildfires near Bordeaux and a new heatwave threatens firefighting efforts in France and Spain.

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UK's driest areas miss rain before another heatwave

Parts of the UK missed weekend rain ahead of a new heatwave, with Wales in drought status and temperatures forecast to reach 35C in south-east England.

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Miliband to put climate and development at heart of UK foreign policy

Ed Miliband will take the UK’s World Bank seat personally, signalling that climate and development will be central to foreign policy amid aid cuts and global climate pressure.

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How Charterhall became Scotland's hottest spot

Charterhall in the Borders set Scotland’s temperature record in July 2022, but its story stretches from World War One airfield to World War Two training base, race circuit and weather station.

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Residents urged to join nationwide butterfly count

BCP Council is urging residents to join the Big Butterfly Count until 9 August to help track how hot weather and climate change are affecting local species.

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Evacuated Cairngorms wildfire residents allowed to return home

Residents evacuated from Nethy Bridge in the Cairngorms have been allowed home after police said the wildfire was no longer a major incident, though crews continue to tackle the blaze.

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Europe wildfires force mass evacuations in France and Spain

Wildfires in France and Spain have forced more than 300,000 people to evacuate, with France’s Bordeaux region and Spanish areas near Madrid among the worst hit.

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