The heat pump that can cool London's homes
After a summer of back-to-back heatwaves, demand for cooling is rising. Are reversible air-to-air heat pumps the answer?
Extreme heat
As Europe burns, the UK's climate coverup continues
This article by CCNow is published here as part of the global journalism collaboration Covering Climate Now.
Heatwaves and traffic drive dangerous ozone pollution across Lewisham
A toxic mix of traffic fumes, heat and sunlight is raising ozone levels. The Honor Oak Park air pollution sensor has recorded 26 breaches of UK air quality objectives in 2026.
Heat deaths are a public health crisis rooted in housing inequality
Flats, small homes and overcrowded properties trap heat. Renters cannot fit shutters or external shading, and cooling costs money that low-income households do not have.
Signs that opposition to air con in London newbuilds is easing
As City Hall prepares to launch the new London Plan, Sadiq Khan suggested its position has shifted saying: “We’ve got to use every tool in the toolkit to make sure our buildings are not only fit for today, but for tomorrow as well."
'Yes this is climate change, yes it’s us, no it’s not El Niño ..'
The UK issued its second ever red heat-health alert as records for extreme heat have been broken in London and cities across Europe.
Heat danger: climate crisis collides with World Cup
Scotland v Brazil on 24 June in Miami has a "near certain" chance of exceeding conditions which football union says affect performance and risk health.