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Mark Poynting

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Mark Poynting

    Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss (opens the original)

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    Swiss glaciers have suffered a near-record loss of ice in 2026, new data shows, as intense summer heatwaves take their toll on Alpine peaks. More than 5% of the country's remaining glacier ice has disappeared in the last 12 months, which scientists say is "extraordinary". They warn that such rapid melting is no longer a surprise given the pace of climate change, but it could threaten water supplies for farming, hydropower and transport in the decades ahead. The loss of glacier ice can also desta

  2. Article · Aug 24, 2026 · Mark Poynting

    World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows (opens the original)

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    The world's oceans are hotter than ever recorded, new data suggests, as they suffer from human-caused climate change and the growing El Niño weather phenomenon. The average surface temperature of the planet's seas outside the polar regions hit 21.1C (70F) on Saturday, according to figures from the European Copernicus climate change service. That edges past the 21.09C recorded in March 2024, and is far above average for the time of year. Warmer oceans can have wide-reaching consequences, includin

  3. Article · Aug 12, 2026 · Mark Poynting, Pallab Ghosh, Rebecca Morelle, Alison Francis and Esme Stallard

    Millions in UK and Europe left wowed by once-in-a-generation solar eclipse (opens the original)

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    The UK and Europe have enjoyed their most dramatic solar eclipse for nearly 30 years, with millions thought to have witnessed the once-in-a-generation event. Those watching the astronomical phenomenon from the UK were treated to a partial eclipse, which peaked shortly after 19:00 BST, when most saw more than 90% of the Sun covered by the Moon. But parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain experienced the complete darkness and spectacle of a total eclipse. Large crowds at viewing sites across the UK

  4. Article · Jul 29, 2026 · Mark Poynting

    More than half of England in drought, Environment Agency declares (opens the original)

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    Drought has been declared across more than half of England as hot, dry weather takes its toll on the country's water supplies. The Environment Agency (EA) announcement covers much of central, eastern and southern England, and is a public sign that further restrictions on water use might follow. It added that the impacts are already being felt, including low river flows, early harvests and high risk of wildfires. More than 20 million people are already under hosepipe bans. North Wales and the Upp

  5. Article · Jul 7, 2026 · Mark Poynting

    'Extreme' marine heatwave expected for parts of UK with risk to sea life (opens the original)

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    A marine heatwave could reach "extreme" levels around parts of the UK later this week, according to the Met Office, raising concerns for marine life. Long periods of sea heat can trigger mass die-offs among some seagrasses, shellfish and other species, as well as encouraging greater numbers of warm-water creatures including octopus. The heatwave is currently strongest off the coasts of eastern and southern England, and sea temperatures could reach 4-5C above average in places. The marine heatwav

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