Wildfire And Drought Tracker
A tracked pressures dataset for our environment coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
UN land talks fail after African walkout
UN land restoration talks in Mongolia ended without a legally binding drought agreement, deferring the issue to 2028 talks in Egypt.
COP17 Secures $1.3bn for Land Restoration and Drought Resilience
Climate Whiplash: England's Looming Water Crisis
England is experiencing its hottest and driest summer on record, with nearly three-quarters of the country in drought, while experts warn of a...
UK Heatwaves Disrupt Fruit and Vegetable Growers
Repeated heatwaves and drought in the UK have caused difficulties for gardeners and allotment holders, with some crops failing to thrive despite...
UK Faces Simultaneous Floods and Drought as Heavy Rain Forecast
Heavy rain is expected to hit the UK, but it will not reverse widespread drought conditions that have put pressure on wildlife, farmers...
England's Ancient Oak Trees Dying in Extreme Hot and Dry Weather
England's ancient oak trees are struggling to cope with the country's extreme hot and dry weather, with many dying prematurely due to drought stress.
Iraq's Ghost Villages: Climate Crisis Takes Over from Islamic State
The villages in northern Iraq, once ravaged by Islamic State, are now struggling to survive due to the climate crisis, with drought, neglect, and a...
Amazon Faces Extreme Drought as El Niño Peaks
Scientists predict that the peak of El Niño will occur at the worst possible time for the Amazon, exacerbating the already dire situation of the...