Christmas trees could harbour thousands of insects
Pest experts warn that your real Christmas tree could be hiding thousands of insects. Discover which creepy crawlies to look for and how to keep your home pest-free this festive season.
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Kill Plant Pests with Rubbing Alcohol
Discover how a common first aid item, 70% isopropyl alcohol, can eliminate insects from your garden and houseplants without harming them. A gardening expert reveals the simple trick.
Nanotyrannus confirmed as separate species from T. rex
Groundbreaking analysis of the famous 'Dueling Dinosaurs' fossil ends decades of scientific debate, proving Nanotyrannus was a distinct species from T. rex in a revolutionary paleontological discovery.
Britain's Deadliest Critters Revealed
Experts uncover the surprising dangers posed by Britain's smallest creatures, from toxic caterpillars to disease-carrying ticks. Discover which common insects pose the biggest threat to your health.
Search for rare giant moth in Australian rainforest
A massive search operation is underway in Australia's subtropical rainforests as scientists and volunteers desperately seek the spectacular Southern Pink Underwing moth, one of the continent's most elusive and magnificent insects.
Dinosaur extinction: Asteroid far deadlier than believed
Groundbreaking research reveals the asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs created a 'perfect storm' of destruction, with global wildfires and atmospheric collapse ensuring their extinction.
TotalEnergies guilty of greenwashing in court ruling
French oil giant TotalEnergies has been ruled by a Paris court to have made misleading environmental claims about its natural gas operations, in a major victory for climate campaigners.
Greens: Labor's Nature Law Revamp Worse Than Status Quo
The Australian Greens have launched a scathing attack on Labor's proposed environmental reforms, warning they could worsen the extinction crisis while ignoring climate impacts of major fossil fuel projects.
Climate change brings mosquitoes to Iceland
Global warming is creating conditions for mosquitoes to establish themselves in Iceland, posing new challenges for the historically insect-free nation.
Global coal consumption hits record high in 2024
Global coal usage reached unprecedented levels last year, driven by soaring energy demands in Asia and economic pressures, casting doubt on international climate commitments.
No Major Banks Stop Funding New Fossil Fuels
New investigation exposes how not a single major global bank has committed to stop funding new oil, gas and coal projects, raising serious questions about the financial sector's climate commitments.
Brazil approves controversial Amazon oil drilling
Brazil's government has approved controversial oil exploration in the Amazon River mouth, defying scientists and environmentalists who warn of catastrophic ecosystem damage in one of Earth's most biodiverse regions.
Stonehenge sprayed orange by anti-oil activists
Climate activists from Just Stop Oil deliberately targeted Stonehenge with orange paint spray, telling a court they chose the ancient monument to create maximum disruption and media attention for their fossil fuel protest.
Polanski Slams Government's 'Climate Hypocrisy' Over Oil Licenses
Liberal Democrat deputy leader Zack Polanski condemns government's approval of new North Sea drilling licenses while claiming climate leadership, calling it 'utterly incoherent' policy.
Labour ministers favour fossil fuel lobbyists over clean energy
Exclusive investigation shows UK's new Labour government has met fossil fuel representatives more than clean energy groups since taking power, raising questions about climate commitment.
Perfect dinosaur footprints found in Oxfordshire quarry
Spectacular 166-million-year-old dinosaur footprints, described as 'the most detailed ever found in the UK', have been discovered in a working Oxfordshire quarry, offering unprecedented insights into Middle Jurassic life.
Queensland climate policy undermines Australia's emissions goals
As Queensland doubles down on fossil fuel projects, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting challenges in delivering Australia's climate commitments. New analysis reveals how state-level political manoeuvring is jeopardising national environmental
Namibia recovers stolen fossils in global operation
Namibia's National Museum launches major international operation to reclaim stolen prehistoric fossils, exposing global black market in rare palaeontological specimens.
Legal & General's London HQ hit by red paint protest
Climate activists vandalise Legal & General's Moorgate headquarters with red paint in dramatic protest against fossil fuel investments, sparking police investigation.
Spectacular Dinosaur Footprints Found in Scottish Quarry
A stunning collection of prehistoric dinosaur footprints has been discovered in a Scottish quarry, offering an unprecedented window into life during the Middle Jurassic period 170 million years ago.
Charming Creatures: Britain's Garden Wildlife Revealed
A breathtaking new nature documentary uncovers the extraordinary lives of Britain's smallest garden inhabitants, from industrious bees to remarkable beetles, in a film that will change how you see your own backyard.
Ancient Mediterranean Coral Reef Discovery Rewrites History
Archaeologists uncover remarkably preserved prehistoric coral reef fossils near Naples, revealing Mediterranean secrets from 20,000 years ago that challenge our understanding of marine evolution.
Prehistoric 'Sea Dragon' Fossil Found on Dorset Coast
A spectacular 152-million-year-old marine reptile fossil, nicknamed the 'sea dragon' for its enormous size and fearsome teeth, has been unearthed by dedicated fossil hunters along Dorset's famous Jurassic Coast.
Giant prehistoric sea reptile discovered on Dorset coast
A spectacularly preserved ichthyosaur fossil, dubbed one of Britain's most significant paleontological finds, has been discovered on the Jurassic Coast by passionate fossil hunters.
Ladybird invasion plagues UK home - thousands swarm property
A UK homeowner describes the terrifying moment her property was overrun by thousands of ladybirds, creating scenes reminiscent of a horror film as the insects covered every wall and surface.
Why spiders are vanishing from UK homes
Experts reveal why spiders and ladybirds are vanishing from British households and what this mysterious disappearance means for our ecosystem.
Legal challenge to UK North Sea oil and gas licensing
The British government confronts a landmark legal challenge as environmental campaigners contest the legality of its ambitious new oil and gas licensing round in the North Sea, raising crucial questions about the UK's climate commitments.
UK Ladybird Invasion: Why Homes Are Swarming
Experts reveal the surprising reasons behind the UK's ladybird swarm phenomenon and what it means for homeowners facing an unexpected winter infestation.
Renewables Overtake Fossil Fuels in UK Energy Mix
A groundbreaking study reveals renewable energy has surpassed fossil fuels in Britain's electricity mix, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's transition to clean power and climate goals.
Greta Thunberg detained during Slovakia climate protest
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was forcibly removed by Slovakian police while protesting against government fossil fuel investments, calling the situation 'a moral disaster'.
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