The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has called for the resignation of Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir over the controversial cull of 51 cattle in Fivemiletown, County Tyrone.
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has called for the resignation of Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir over the controversial cull of 51 cattle in Fivemiletown, County Tyrone.
A wildfire in Belgium's Hautes Fagnes nature reserve has more than doubled in size, prompting the evacuation of two nearby villages and the deployment of hundreds of firefighters.
More than 100 homes were swept away on Big Island after category one Hurricane Lala skirted the area, leaving one person dead in a car accident.
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has extended a vote of no confidence in the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) to include the Minister, the Permanent Secretary, and the Chief Vet, following a cull of 51 cattle in County Tyrone.
Scientists warn that the current drought in the UK will not end with a few days of rain, but rather with sustained rainfall over months.
A wildfire in Belgium's Hautes Fagnes nature reserve has more than doubled in size, prompting the evacuation of two nearby villages and the deployment of hundreds of firefighters.
More than 100 homes were swept away on Big Island after category one Hurricane Lala skirted the area, leaving one person dead in a car accident.
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has extended a vote of no confidence in the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) to include the Minister, the Permanent Secretary, and the Chief Vet, following a cull of 51 cattle in County Tyrone.
Scientists warn that the current drought in the UK will not end with a few days of rain, but rather with sustained rainfall over months.
As the consultation period on the controversial Rosebank oil field draws to a close, supporters and opponents make their final arguments. The project, along with the Jackdaw gas field, was previously approved but later ruled unlawful due to insufficient consideration of climate impacts. Environmental groups warn of severe consequences, while industry leaders argue for domestic production to support jobs and tax revenues.
England and Wales are experiencing their driest July on record, leading to drought declarations and hosepipe bans affecting nearly 30 million people.
Heavy rain is expected to hit the UK this week, but it will not be enough to reverse the widespread drought conditions that have been affecting the country.
Green thinktank Verdant estimates that the UK economy has lost £4.4bn in output due to heatwaves this summer, with the cost expected to rise to over £25bn by 2030 if heatwaves continue to intensify.
A large wildfire in the New Forest national park is expected to continue spreading for several days, with experts warning of a 'real struggle' to contain the blaze due to dry conditions and strong winds.
The UK is experiencing an unprecedented summer of wildfires, with firefighters under increased pressure to tackle the blazes. The Fire Brigades Union has called for increased funding and better equipment to combat the rising demands on firefighters.
Heavy rains and strong winds from Hurricane Lala have caused flash floods and mudslides on the Big Island in Hawaii, leaving one person dead and over 200,000 households without power.
Richard Tice, deputy leader of the Reform party, has been criticized for his comments on climate change, urging people to enjoy the heatwaves and downplaying the severity of the crisis.
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