Nature and Environment

A new report from the MET Office that measures climate extremes shows that heatwaves in the UK have doubled in length since 50 years ago. The report also highlighted a weakening of winter frosts and more rain falling during wet spells.
Remember, remember... an umbrella and big coat.
For the third year in a row, the Chancellor failed to mention climate change - what planet is he living on?
Everyday Plastic environmental campaigner Daniel Webb collected 4,490 bits of plastic, most of it not recyclable.
Temperatures will return to normal next week.
'Make the most of the relative warmth for one more afternoon.'
When a fire broke out at the San Martin Zoo in Ecuador, locals rushed in to help zoo workers evacuate the animals as the enclosures filled with smoke. Local media are reporting that two people have been arrested for starting the fire. All the animals were returned to the zoo the next day.
October has so far experienced above average temperatures.