Science

We spoke to Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, and asked him if it is truthful to suggest that we can reduce the extreme weather by spending a lot of money to get to net zero.

Heatwaves have led to 10,000 excess deaths in England over the last four years, the Energy Secretary has told MPs.

Heatwaves are getting more extreme and becoming more common across the UK, as it’s possible these blasts of hot temperatures will soon be the new normal according to a report by the Met Office.

In rural Shropshire, a group of scientists are quietly leading the global fight against extinction, by freezing life itself.

Our weather presenter Liam Dutton answers your questions on the heatwave sweeping across Europe.

The first heatwave of the summer has led European countries to issue wildfire warnings and health alerts.

It’s the longest day today and also the hottest so far this year. Much of the country has a light and warm evening ahead. 

Kevin Martin is the head of Tree collections at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew – he spoke to us earlier from a digital installation around one of their ancient oaks.

We talk to two astronauts about how and why Earth Day was invented. Spoiler – it’s precisely because of space travel.

Astronomers say they’ve found the strongest sign yet of possible life on another planet – one that’s 124 light years away.

Nikku Madhusudhan is Professor of Astrophysics and Exoplanetary Science, at the University of Cambridge.

We spoke to Dr Samantha Burgess, who’s in charge of strategy at the Copernicus Climate Change Service.