Numatic International, maker of Henry vacuum cleaners, has secured approval to install 943 solar panels on its Chard factory roof, expected to generate 457kW and be operational before Christmas.
Heatwaves have become stiflingly common, with this summer on course to be UK's hottest since records began. Effects include drought, food supply risks, NHS strain, and wildfires, prompting urgent action.
The Met Office forecasts above-average September temperatures and possible late-season heatwaves, especially in the south, despite rain returning to many areas.
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker vows to use his powers to tackle climate change after meeting families affected by wildfires that destroyed 19 homes in Stourbridge, injuring ten people.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called his first COBRA meeting for Wednesday to address extreme heat, wildfires, and drought, with temperatures set to peak around 37°C.
Coventry will see the hottest temperature in the West Midlands this week at 35C on Thursday, as a fifth heatwave peaks across the region.
The Met Office has issued a heavy rain warning covering 29 areas on Monday, with western Scotland and the Midlands set to see the worst downpours after a weekend of sunshine.
Drought declared across half of UK including Birmingham. Rivers Trust warns of annual floods and droughts without systemic water management reform.
West Midlands officially declared in drought for second consecutive year after record low rainfall; July levels at 7% expected, 1% in southern England, rivers low, water restrictions in place.
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Birmingham could hit 30C on Wednesday July 29 as a mini heatwave arrives, though it falls short of a full heatwave. The Met Office calls the prolonged dry spell 'very unusual'.
Temperatures in Birmingham are set to reach 30C on Wednesday as a fourth heatwave hits the UK, with the Met Office warning of unusual dry conditions and wildfires across the country.
A former coal mining training centre in South Wales is being redeveloped into an eco-friendly learning facility. College staff seek old photos and stories for a massive artwork.
Walsall Council's Reform leaders have submitted a motion to scrap net-zero targets, calling the 2019 climate emergency declaration 'performative' and vowing to focus on tangible outcomes for taxpayers.
The Met Office and BBC Weather warn the UK could face the most intense heatwave of summer, with temperatures soaring to 38°C by July 29, after three previous heatwaves.
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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust's emergency department has earned a Bronze award from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine for its environmental initiatives, including reducing plastic, gas use, and unnecessary testing.
Wimbledon has banned avocados from its menus to reduce its carbon footprint, replacing them with locally sourced alternatives. The move is part of a broader sustainability initiative at the championships.
Households can get free air conditioning units worth up to £2,500 through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), a government initiative offering grants for air-to-air heat pumps.
The Met Office confirms the UK heatwave will last until at least next week, with temperatures exceeding 30°C. Emergency services warn of extreme wildfire risk and issue amber heat health alerts.
Severn Trent Water confirms no hosepipe ban for West Midlands as reservoirs are 80% full, despite UK heatwave and amber health alert.
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Andy Burnham's Labour government proposes new fireplace rules under the Environmental Improvement Plan, targeting PM2.5 pollution with stricter smoke control and a 2030 target.
The next UK heatwave is forecast to last five days from July 6 to 11, with temperatures potentially reaching 41°C in Birmingham, breaking the 2022 record.
The Met Office warns that more hot conditions could arrive in July after the record-breaking June heatwave, with temperatures likely above normal from July 11 to 25.
With the energy price cap rising 13% in July, LightingLegends.com shares five simple ways to make your garden more eco-friendly, from solar lighting to rainwater conservation.
After a record-breaking 38C June day, the next UK heatwave is expected in July, with the Met Office forecasting hotter-than-average conditions from July 10 to 24.
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The Met Office and BBC have confirmed the exact fortnight in July that the next UK heatwave is likely to hit, with forecasts pointing to July 10-24 as having heatwave potential.
The Met Office predicts July will bring hotter than average temperatures, with an increased chance of heatwave conditions following June's record-breaking heat.
Met Office warns UK temperatures could reach 45C by 2056 due to climate change, with heatwaves becoming more intense and frequent, posing severe health and infrastructure risks.
The Met Office upgrades amber to red heatwave warning for 36 parts of England from June 24-25, with temperatures up to 40°C and serious health risks.
The Met Office issues an amber weather warning for Birmingham and West Midlands, with temperatures expected to exceed 30°C on Monday and Tuesday, bringing widespread impacts.
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Major retailers including B&Q, Lidl, Currys, and Wickes support the government's new rule allowing self-installation of plug-in solar panels, offering up to £480 savings.
