Climate Change

Published: 03 August 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Two crew members have died after two firefighting helicopters collided while battling a wildfire in Greece, with a British pilot surviving the crash, according to authorities. The accident happened during a firefighting operation as crews were working to control a blaze that had spread in challenging conditions. The incident has shocked Greece’s emergency services and raised...

Published: 30 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The number of excess deaths linked to heatwaves in England has almost doubled so far this year compared with the same period in previous years, according to new health analysis that has renewed concerns over the growing impact of extreme weather on public health. Experts say prolonged periods of unusually high temperatures are placing increasing pressure...

Published: 29 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Amber heat health alerts are set to come into force across parts of the UK as temperatures are expected to climb towards 35C during the latest spell of extreme summer weather. Health officials have warned that the intense heat could pose risks to vulnerable groups, including older people, young children, pregnant women and those with existing...

Published: 29 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Wildfires burning across south-west France have intensified as firefighters battle advancing flames amid soaring temperatures and dry conditions. Authorities have warned that the situation could worsen as the region prepares for a new heatwave expected to push temperatures close to 40 degrees Celsius, increasing the risk of fresh outbreaks and making containment efforts even more challenging....

Published: 28 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online French firefighters have described the battle against a rapidly spreading wildfire as a “David against Goliath” struggle as emergency crews continue fighting flames intensified by a new heatwave affecting parts of the country. The devastating blaze, which has threatened communities, forests and farmland, has placed enormous pressure on fire services as extreme temperatures, dry vegetation and...

Published: 28 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Large parts of the United Kingdom are preparing for another spell of exceptionally hot weather as forecasters predict temperatures could climb to 35C, marking the country's fourth heatwave of the summer. Meteorologists have warned that prolonged periods of high temperatures, combined with dry conditions in many regions, are likely to increase health risks, place pressure on...

Published: 27 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online British television presenter, comedian and wildlife broadcaster Bill Oddie has died at the age of 85, marking the end of a remarkable career that helped transform public interest in nature and conservation across generations. Oddie became one of the most recognisable figures in British television through his work as a comedian, writer and natural history presenter....

Published: 27 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online A fast-moving wildfire threatening areas near Bordeaux in southwestern France has created a dramatic and dangerous weather phenomenon, generating a lightning storm above the flames as firefighters continue battling one of the region’s most challenging blazes in recent years. The wildfire, which has spread rapidly through dry landscapes affected by extreme heat and strong winds, has...

Published: 27 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Wildfires burning across southwestern France have advanced toward agricultural land near Bordeaux, threatening farms, vineyards and rural communities as firefighters continue battling one of the region's most challenging fire emergencies in recent years. Authorities have intensified firefighting operations after flames spread through dry woodland and scrubland, edging closer to farmland that forms the backbone of one...

Published: 24 July 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online A rapidly spreading wave of wildfires has forced more than 300,000 people to evacuate their homes across parts of France and Spain, as firefighters race to contain blazes now threatening areas near the internationally renowned wine region of Bordeaux. The emergency has become one of the largest wildfire crises to affect southwestern Europe this summer, with...