Heat Pumps
A page on energy in our climate change coverage, part of our climate reporting, alongside the 8 reports filed on it so far.
UK businesses invest in heat adaptation
A Barclays survey finds 37% of UK firms have invested in heat adaptation after record heatwaves, with cooling equipment a top priority.
Heatwave deaths
Extreme heat linked to 40,000 deaths in England between 1988 and 2025
580m children face 20 extra heat-stress days
A new study shows 580 million children under 10 already experience at least 20 extra heat-stress days annually due to climate change, the largest...
UK Heat Networks
The UK government is being urged to invest £1bn in heat networks to unlock further private sector investment
Countries Seek Ocean Roadmap at COP31 as Marine Heat Breaks Records
A group of countries is pushing for the UN COP31 summit to deliver meaningful commitments to protect marine ecosystems as record-breaking ocean...
Labour Demands Apology from Reform Deputy Leader Over Extreme Heat Comments
Labour party chair Bridget Phillipson calls on Richard Tice to apologise for his remarks dismissing extreme heat, as firefighters battle wildfires...
Caribbean Faces Escalating Drought and Heat as Climate Change Amplifies El Niño Effects
The Caribbean is grappling with severe drought and extreme heat as El Niño intensifies, worsened by climate change. Rising temperatures, water...
Heatwaves Impact on Power Generation: Nuclear, Gas, Wind, and Solar
Heatwaves are becoming more intense and frequent due to climate change, affecting various sources of power generation worldwide. While all types of...