The Guardian • 2026-08-14

Burnham announces £65m for drought-hit farmers after Labour pressure

PM steps up climate response with measures including better water access and support for building farm reservoirs

The Guardian • 2026-08-14

Five reservoirs in England and Wales ‘exceptionally low’ as drought persists

Extreme heat and lack of rain threatening public water supply, with ‘real trouble’ predicted if autumn stays dry

CNBC • 2026-08-12

Scorching heat is straining Europe's nuclear power supplies — and prompting drastic measures

Heat and drought are curbing nuclear output across Europe, with Romania facing a possible reactor shutdown and France reducing generation.

CNBC • 2026-08-05

Europe is blowing up riverbeds as an extreme drought wreaks havoc on its economy

Severe drought is disrupting energy and freight across Europe as low Rhine and Danube levels raise risks for supply chains and economic growth.

The Guardian • 2026-08-14

Milk, wine, salad: how your food will be affected by the summer of heat

There are parched fields, overheating sheep and potentially the worst cereal harvest since detailed records began – but it’s a good year for cider apples