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Survey finds 'significantly more' ancient woodland
A wildlife trust says there are 50% more sites in Hertfordshire than previously recorded. Source link
Hundreds of schools plan closures ahead of red heat alerts
The temperature topped 34.6 C in Wisley, England, on Tuesday while Scotland and Northern Ireland saw their hottest days of the year. Source link
Heat pump growth stalls as government support cut, warns climate watchdog
The growth in sales has slowed significantly after a critical government grant programme was cut. Source link
The UK's summers are getting hotter – but how prepared are we?
Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades. Source link
Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave
Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says. Source link
From cool-down spots to chalk on windows – how Europeans are coping with the heat
People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe. Source link
Unapproved gene therapy for boosting longevity is set to go on sale
A gene therapy that instructs cells to produce more of an anti-ageing protein called klotho is about to be offered by a US company at overseas clinics to bypass FDA rules Source link
Spider which uses spring trap to capture prey discovered in Australia
Researchers say their hunting method – which allows them to prey on dangerous ants – is unprecedented. Source link
Red squirrel sickness reports under investigation
Tests are being carried out to establish if there is an outbreak of squirrelpox in the Borders. Source link
'Right to grow' helping wild flowers bloom
Supporters say growing flowers or food on unused land can improve mental health and local pride. Source link