Sri Lanka launches national waste management program for 2026-2029, allocating 30 billion rupees (~$100M) across three phases to expand recycling, segregation and composting.

Italy places 27 cities on red alert as blistering heatwave grips Europe, disrupting energy and transport systems in several countries

Italy's health ministry placed 27 cities, from Trieste in the northeast to Palermo in Sicily, on red alert ahead of the weekend as a heatwave across much of Europe disrupted energy and transportation systems in several countries.

London's parks and green spaces turn brown as a heat wave and drought wither flowers across the UK capital, Anadolu reports

London's parks and green spaces turn brown as a heat wave and drought wither flowers and dry out the capital's landscape, according to Anadolu Agency.

Vistula River falls to lowest level in over 70 years at Poland's Annopol station, measuring 160 cm amid drought and heat wave, IMGW reports

Poland's Vistula River has fallen to its lowest level in over 70 years at the Annopol monitoring station in southeastern Poland, measuring 160 centimeters (5.25 feet) amid a drought and heat wave gripping the country, according to the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW).

Europe heat wave death toll nears 20,000: UK records driest July on record, Germany reports 9,800 heat deaths, and France suspends 3 nuclear reactors. Wildfires scorch 117,000 hectares as the Rhine hits record low.

Heat waves and drought grip Europe as deaths near 20,000. The UK records its driest July on record, Germany reports 9,800 heat-related deaths, and Greece, Italy, Romania, Croatia and parts of Austria remain under red alerts as wildfires spread. France suspends 3 nuclear reactors, wildfires burn 117,000 hectares, and the Rhine River drops to its lowest level on record.