Damian Carrington

Damian Carrington Environment editor The heatwave that affected England and Wales in June killed about 440 people a day during its three-day peak, scientists have estimated.

Newly endangered animals include desert frogs and snails in extreme ocean depths, both threatened by mining

A ‘reasonable worst-case scenario’ suggests need for large-scale movement of populations away from reshaped coast

Analysis shows how heatwaves are making atmosphere thirstier, damaging water supplies, food production and power generation

Damian Carrington Environment editor Extreme heat supercharged by the climate crisis is sucking Europe dry in summer and intensifying the drought hitting the continent, a scientific analysis has found.

Ferocious flames continue to rage in parts of France and Spain, with no sign of abating. We chart the destruction in graphics and pictures

Damian Carrington Environment editor England is on track to record its highest ever number of heat-related deaths this summer after the UK

Damian Carrington Environment editor The extreme heat and drought stoking huge wildfires in Spain and France were made far more likely by the climate crisis, a scientific analysis has found.

Latest study says global heating has made hot, dry and windy conditions in Spain at least 20 times more likely

Jillian Ambrose and Damian Carrington default Eight of the biggest oil companies amassed profits of more than $90bn (£67bn) in just