Yahoo News UK weather: 'Tornado' hits town as severe wind warnings issued
Strong winds are battering the UK after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning.
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Wales OnlineMet Office warns of risk of snow showers as temperatures drop
The Met Office's UK long-range weather forecast says we could see some snow in the coming weeks
- CNN
Bundle up, it’s going to feel like minus 40 once the coldest temperatures in a year arrive
Winter’s most potent Arctic blast yet is about to unleash dangerously low temperatures that will be the coldest to hit the United States in a year.
- Yahoo News UK
Met Office dismisses ‘470-mile snow bomb’ claims
There have been reports that the UK will face a ‘snow bomb’ later this month, but what does the Met Office say?
- The Telegraph
Miliband quango to block new businesses from joining power grid
A quango overseen by Ed Miliband has blocked new energy projects from joining the National Grid, potentially dealing a significant blow to the Energy Secretary’s net zero ambitions.
- The Guardian
LA residents receive short reprieve from Santa Ana winds fanning deadly flames
National Weather Service warns ‘next week is a concern’ as winds could bring increased chances of red flag warning
- CNN
Scientists say they are close to resurrecting a lost species. Is the age of de-extinction upon us?
Colossal Biosciences, which aims to revive extinct species, has raised an additional $200 million. Critics say de-extinction in its purest sense isn’t possible.
- Manchester Evening News
DWP Cold Weather Payment tool to see if you’re owed up to £50
Households across 18 postcodes are expeted to be able to claim up to £50 if found eligible
- KameraOne
Sea giant sneaks up : Whale shark rams diver from behind
A terrifying moment for a female diver off the coast of Cebu, Philippines. A young whale shark rammed her from behind. The sea giant is harmless to humans, but it still caused quite a fright.
- The Telegraph
Mapped: How deadly wildfires swept through LA – and what’s happening now
A deadly combination of hot winds and a lack of rain created the conditions for wildfires to rip through Los Angeles this week.
- News and Star
Over 1000 odour complaints made to Environment Agency from Cumbrian town
Over 1000 odour complaints were made to the Environment Agency (EA) from a Cumbrian town last year.
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California moves to quickly rebuild homes destroyed in the L.A. wildfires. Should it?
In response to what could turn out to be the most expensive natural disaster in U.S. history, California’s political leaders have taken swift action to try to help residents rebuild thousands of homes and businesses destroyed in a spate of deadly wildfires.
- AFP
Trump pick for environment says climate change is 'real'
Donald Trump's nominee to lead the US Environmental Protection Agency acknowledged Thursday that man-made climate change is real in his Senate confirmation hearing.But Zeldin told the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee he believes climate change is "real" and that Trump's comments should be seen as worry over the price tag of green policies.
- The Independent
LA fires: Is it safe to travel to California and is LAX closed?
Roads are closed but flight disruption has so far kept to a minimum as fires spread in southern California
- Wales Online
Met Office issues 15-hour weather warning for Wales
Fog will be dense with visibility less than 100 metres, the agency predicts
- The Guardian
Great Britain’s energy grid operator closes connection queue
Neso says ‘short pause’ will help ease logjam delaying vital green projects, as unfunded ‘zombie projects’ block queue
- Euronews
Heavy rain triggers widespread flooding across southern Brazil
Heavy overnight rain caused floods to wreak havoc in Brazil's Balneário Camboriú, Itajaí, and Camboriú regions.View on euronews
- The Guardian
Revealed: drinking water sources in England polluted with forever chemicals
Exclusive: Water industry calls for PFAS ban after analysis of sampling data shows contamination across country
- Yahoo News UK
How climate change is making our health worse
Climate change could wreak havoc on Britain in coming decades, with rising food poisoning, allergies and the arrival of diseases such as Zika and dengue fever.
- CBC
Snowmobiler stresses safety after riders go through ice near Labrador City
Little snow and warm temperatures in parts of Labrador means bad snowmobiling conditions in some areas. Three riders went through the ice near Labrador City on Sunday afternoon, according to the RNC. (Darryl Dinn/CBC)Snowmobilers across Labrador are dealing with abnormal winter conditions, including relatively light snow cover, and in the wake of a near tragedy in western Labrador the head of a local snowmobiling club says every rider should be motivated to take extra precautions."The problem is
- KameraOne
California's Santa Ynez Reservoir lies empty as wildfires rage across California
The 117-million-gallon Santa Ynez Reservoir was empty when the still-raging wildfires in Los Angeles County, California ignited last week. Drone footage recorded on January 12 shows the reservoir closed for repairs that began on February last year. Despite blame being laid at the feet of California government leadership, experts from UCLA and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power say that 'no system in the world' was designed to handle fires of this intensity.