Guardian Environment
UK records its hottest June day and France its hottest ever as heatwave sweeps Europe
The UK recorded its hottest June day ever at 36.1°C in Hampshire, while France shattered its all-time temperature record for the second consecutive day as a heatwave gripped more than 90 million people across Europe. Two-thirds of the continent's population experienced temperatures above 30°C during the event. The World Health Organization warned the extreme heat is directly threatening lives, underscoring the deadly real-world consequences of increasingly frequent climate-driven temperature extremes.
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UK records its hottest June day and France its hottest day ever as heatwave sweeps Europe
Europe's punishing heatwave shattered temperature records on both sides of the Channel, with Hampshire hitting 36.1°C — the UK's hottest June day on record — while France logged its highest temperature in recorded history for the second consecutive day. More than 90 million people across the continent are caught in the grip of the heat, with two-thirds of Europe's population enduring temperatures above 30°C. The World Health Organization has issued a stark warning that the conditions are directly threatening lives.
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City of Paris achieves partial victory over TotalEnergies in climate risks case
A Paris court has ordered TotalEnergies to disclose climate risks tied to emissions from its oil and gas products and outline plans to address them — a ruling hailed as a landmark application of France's 2017 corporate duty of vigilance law. The decision, won by a coalition of NGOs and the city of Paris, stops short of a full victory but sets a significant legal precedent for holding major energy companies accountable for their climate impact. The case signals growing judicial willingness to use corporate governance law as a lever for climate accountability across Europe.
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Mongabay
As temperatures soar, Paris court set to rule on landmark climate change case
France's sweltering heat wave sets a charged backdrop for a Paris court ruling Thursday on whether energy giant TotalEnergies can be compelled to slash its oil and gas output. The case, brought by a coalition of NGOs and the city of Paris, represents one of the most significant legal challenges to a major energy company in European history. A ruling in favor of plaintiffs could reshape how courts hold corporations accountable for climate commitments.
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Extreme heat grips Europe as UK extends warnings, France shuts down nuclear reactors and deaths rise across continent – live
Europe's deadly heatwave continues to intensify, with the UK issuing extended warnings as temperatures in southeastern England approach 33C and France forced to shut down nuclear reactors unable to cope with overheated river water used for cooling. Deaths are climbing across the continent as authorities scramble to manage infrastructure strain, with South East Water already imposing hosepipe bans in Kent to prevent critical water supply failures.
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