AC in the UK: Cost, Options, and Why It’s No Longer a Luxury
Cost of AC in UK homes: £1,200–£8,500 for split systems, plus running costs. Why heatwaves make cooling essential now. Expert advice on installation and energy efficiency.
July 2026
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Global Warming Threatens Amazon’s Medicinal Plants, Study Warns
A new study shows global warming could destroy up to 58% of Amazon plant species used by Indigenous peoples for medicine and rituals, threatening cultural knowledge and global biodiversity.
Vienna and Bratislava: Earth’s Northernmost Subtropical Cities at 48°N?
Vienna and Bratislava may be the northernmost humid subtropical cities at 48°N. Explore the data, human impact, and what a shifting climate means for Central Europe.
Cruise Ship Passenger Spots Rain Shaft Off Mexico: What Is It?
A cruise ship passenger off Mexico captured a stunning rain shaft. We explain what it is, how it forms, and what it means for weather watchers at sea.
Microsoft’s Cloud Faces the Storm: Extreme Weather Hits Tech
Microsoft’s data centers face growing threats from hurricanes, floods, and heatwaves. Meanwhile, its AI is revolutionizing weather prediction. A look at the tech giant’s climate dilemma.
The Storm is Brewing: A Crisis is Imminent Along US Coasts
A slow-moving storm fueled by record-warm Gulf waters threatens catastrophic flooding and tornadoes across the US Gulf Coast and Southeast. Expert warnings and preparation tips inside.
Trump’s Top Air Pollution Regulator Steps Down After Rolling Back Key Limits
Aaron Szabo, Trump’s top EPA air regulator, resigns after overseeing historic rollbacks of pollution limits on mercury, soot, and fuel efficiency. What it means for your health.
Inside the United States’ Billion-Dollar Blind Spot: Hail
Hail causes $16 billion in US losses annually, yet scientists can’t predict it. Meet the storm chasers using drones and radars to unlock the mystery of hailstones.
I Wanted an Eco-Garden. Nature Had Other Plans
One writer’s honest attempt at a native plant garden reveals surprising challenges—climate change, weed pressure, and the gap between ideals and reality.
Freaky Clouds Overhead Yesterday? Here’s What They Really Were
What were those freaky clouds yesterday? Meteorologist breaks down mammatus, shelf clouds, and asperitas that dazzled the US and UK — and what they predict for coming heat and storms.
Record-Breaking Heat Dome Poised to Scorch US Next Week
Forecasters warn of a potentially historic heat dome next week, with temperatures threatening records across the central and eastern US. Learn what to expect and how to prepare.
New Jersey Heat Death Toll May Be 29: A Silent Crisis
New Jersey’s heat death toll may be as high as 29 this summer, more than double the annual average. NYC ERs see record heat-related visits. A silent crisis unfolding.