Resilient crops to future-proof your garden after summer heat
After a summer of heatwaves, a gardening column highlights hardy, low-maintenance edible crops like hostas, sedum, and perennial kale to future-proof vegetable patches.
Category : Environment
Croatians near illegal waste dump take matters into own hands
Residents of Gospić, Croatia, formed a movement after years of illegal waste dumping near their homes, with 40,000 protesting in Zagreb and arrests made.
Workers toil in record heat as federal protections remain frozen
Workers face record US heat as federal protections stay frozen. Trump officials and Republicans roll back rules against heat-related illnesses and deaths.
Meloni accused of 'running scared' with classroom cap on foreign students
Italy's government approved a decree capping newly arrived migrant students at 30% per classroom and banning burqas and niqabs in schools, sparking accusations of courting far-right voters ahead of next year's election.
Photos of the day: rutting stags, Pope's visit, wildfires
The Guardian's picture editors select images from around the world, including rutting stags in Germany, an ice cave in the Alps, and protests in the Netherlands.
Trump fishing order sparks marine protection concerns
Trump's executive order prioritizing recreational fishing raises alarms among conservation advocates, who warn it could undermine marine protections and scientific standards.
Syngenta withheld paraquat safety data from EPA, court files show
Internal Syngenta records from US litigation show the company did not share certain paraquat health and safety data with the EPA, even as the US remains one of the world's last large markets for the weedkiller, which is banned in over 70 countries.
Atwood Gives C$1m to Bird Research
Margaret Atwood has donated C$1m to Western University to create the Graeme Gibson chair in avian biology, honouring her late partner's love of birds. The gift aims to expand understanding of bird movement, adaptation and behaviour.
ACA disenrollment of 760,000 could undermine US health system
The Trump administration is removing 760,000 people from the ACA marketplace on fraud allegations, likely causing low-income Americans to forego healthcare, experts say.
Lib Dems must champion localism to stay relevant
The Lib Dems need a clear cause to stay relevant. Simon Jenkins argues they should champion localism and deeper local democracy, an area neglected by other parties.
Pakistan locks down Islamabad as Khan's party vows to march
Pakistan has deployed tens of thousands of police and barricaded highways in Islamabad to stop Imran Khan's PTI party from marching on the capital to demand the jailed former PM's release.
Mosques get record £66m emergency security funds after Southport disorder
The Home Office issued a record £66m in emergency security funding for mosques and related community sites in the UK after violent disorder spread in the aftermath of the Southport attacks in 2024.
A Neighbour's Devotion to Maroubra's Plovers
A writer recounts the third breeding season of a plover family in Maroubra, Sydney, whose chicks died despite community efforts to protect them from urban dangers.
Pascoe's New Book Targets Christianity, Capitalism, Colonialism
Bruce Pascoe's new book, The European Mind, blames Christianity, capitalism and colonialism for global Indigenous dispossession. He expects another storm of criticism but hopes for 'decency and intellectual curiosity' this time.
Autonomous vessel begins 22,000km Antarctic journey
A small uncrewed vessel has embarked on a 22,000km journey around Antarctica to collect data on ocean carbon dioxide absorption, helping scientists understand climate change.
Piccadilly Gardens revamp approved for world-class transformation
Manchester Council approves a major revamp of Piccadilly Gardens to make it greener, safer and more welcoming, with work starting this autumn.
Farmers slam 'farce' as £233m SFI funding runs out in under six hours
UK farmers are furious after £233m in SFI funding was fully allocated in under six hours, with applications closing without warning and many left unable to submit.
Energy customers can claim £1,700 grant from October 1
Customers of OVO, E.ON, EDF, Octopus, Shell, SSE and others can claim up to £1,700 in energy grant support from October 1, even without British Gas.
Hero French bulldog killed saving owners from bear attack
A French bulldog named Cassie died after saving her owners from a bear attack at their Northern California home. The couple survived with serious injuries.
Drumcree parade on Garvaghy Road approved after 30 years
The Orange Order's Drumcree return parade is permitted to proceed along the Garvaghy Road for the first time in nearly 30 years, with restrictions including an 8am start and 35 participants.
Gardeners urged to leave 5 foods on bird tables in September
Gardeners are urged to leave five key foods on bird tables in September to help migrating birds, including fat balls, suet blocks, sunflower hearts, mixed seeds, and mealworms.
Kelvin Fletcher reveals worst lambing season after lamb losses
Kelvin Fletcher said a vet described lambing season as the worst she had ever known after six of his first 10 lambs died on his Cheshire farm.
Rick Wakeman plays piano for 150 rescued bears in Vietnam
Rick Wakeman performed a piano concert for more than 150 rescued bears at Animals Asia's sanctuary in Tam Dao National Park, calling it the most extraordinary concert of his life.
Funding found for Ashton library refurbishment
Funding has been secured for the next phase of repairs to Ashton-in-Makerfield library, allowing the Grade II listed building to be made watertight and brought back into community use.
Autumn scarification task for thicker, healthier lawns
Scarifying lawns in autumn removes thatch, boosts airflow and promotes thicker growth, says gardening expert Ish, who also advises aerating compacted soil first.
Drones to survey Stirling buildings for damaging plant growth
Drone footage will identify rooftops and gutters in Stirling’s historic centre where unwanted vegetation damages buildings, with removal planned for spring and early summer.
Octopus Clings to Fisherman's Face in Terrifying Clip
A fisherman off Mexico's Yucatan coast struggled to pull an octopus from his face as a friend laughed. The creature released its grip and was thrown onto the boat floor.
Dunblane solar project wins top award with £9,000 savings
A solar rooftop project at Dunblane Centre won the Alan Clark Award, saving around £9,000 a year in energy costs for the community space.
Expert urges 10pm rule as energy price cap rises 4%
A laundry expert urges UK households to run appliances between 10pm and 5am to cut costs, echoing advice from Octopus and E.ON as the price cap rises 4% on October 1.
Emergency El Niño kit: exact items Brits should pack this winter
The UK Government is intensifying preparations for national emergencies this winter, with a campaign urging households to stock emergency kits as El Niño brings potential challenges.
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