Impactscommons.wikimedia.org 'Concerning change' to Earth's water cycle will 'turbocharge rainstorms and make water saltier', experts claim A 'concerning' change to the Earth's water cycle may be leading to more rainstorms around the world and a higher level of salinity in saltwater.
commons.wikimedia.org Swimming warning as raw sewage spilt into bathing holiday hot spots 25,000 times in a year Brits wanting a dip at holiday hot spots have been warned after raw sewage spilt into coastal waters 25,000 in the past year.
Impacts www.thesun.co.uk Brits told to prepare for 40C days within ten years as extreme heatwaves hit the UK Britain could have its first 40C day within 10 years, scientists warned. The scorcher would be caused by rising carbon emissions and global warming and could kill thousands, they said.
Impacts www.thesun.co.uk Sea levels could soar 13 feet if the East Antarctic Ice Sheet melts Evidence of an ancient glacial retreat has suggested similar ice loss from the region in modern times could lead to a huge sea level rise.
Newsletter www.thesun.co.uk Shocking photos of Swiss glaciers reveal how ice has nearly disappeared since 1800s Shocking photos reveal the extent to which Swiss glaciers have vanished due to global warming.
Causes www.thesun.co.uk Barbecues create almost as much air pollution as 100-mile car trips, scientists claim Experts say a single meal of two cheeseburgers, followed by strawberries and cream would create CO2 equivalent to a 23-mile drive.
Impacts www.thesun.co.uk Heartbreaking pics show stunning tropical islands in Australia suffocated by 238 tonnes of discarded single-use plastic The paradise tropical islands of Australia are being suffocated by an astonishing 414 million pieces of plastic – including 373,000 toothbrushes.
