European wildcats could return to England after 100 years
A two-year study suggests European wildcats could return to Devon after 100 years, with public support and feasible habitat identified.
Category : Environment
Llanwonno wildfire burns 30 football pitches
A wildfire in Llanwonno, Rhondda Cynon Taf has burned land the size of 30 football pitches and continues to burn, with public safety advice issued.
NT floods: crocodile on football oval as record rain triggers evacuations and boil water alerts
Record NT flooding prompts crocodile warning, boil water alerts, and evacuations as rivers reach highest levels since 1998.
Nessie Hunter Captures Two Giant Beasts on Webcam
A Nessie hunter claims he captured two cabin-cruiser-sized objects submerging on a Loch Ness webcam, as monster sightings surge and a major September search looms.
Global temperatures break records for 12th consecutive month
The world's hottest May on record extends a streak of 12 monthly temperature records, with scientists warning of further climate impacts.
Greece Wildfires: Hundreds Evacuated Amid Total Destruction
Hundreds evacuated in Greece as wildfires cause 'total destruction', with gale-force winds threatening villages and an industrial district outside Megara.
4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Spanish Tourist Hotspot
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake rocked Murcia, Spain, on 2 August, prompting more than 80 calls to emergency services but no damage or injuries reported.
Mar Menor white blob triggers 86% marine life collapse
A mysterious white stain in Spain's Mar Menor lagoon has caused an 86% collapse in species diversity, leaving just three fish species in the worst zone.
Millennials lack basic survival skills compared to older generations, survey reveals
Survey reveals millennials lack basic survival skills like tying knots and open-water swimming compared with older generations.
Brits urged to pour boiled pasta water into gardens
Gardening experts urge Brits to pour cooled, unsalted pasta water onto flower beds, saying it can mildly nourish plants and save mains water.
Half of England officially in drought as July set to be driest on record
Environment Agency declares drought in seven regions as July rainfall falls to 7% of expected levels and hosepipe bans affect 40% of England.
UK Zoos Face 'Extinction Crisis' as Covid Funding Pressures Mount
British zoos warn of closures and cancelled breeding programmes amid Covid funding crisis, threatening conservation of rare species.
Driest July on record as drought hits England and Wales
Half of England and all of Wales are in drought after the driest July on record, with 5.6mm of rain in England and 2,877 heat-associated deaths.
Animal rescue races to save 200 dogs before winter storm hits Mississippi
Over 200 dogs rescued from squalid Mississippi property as severe winter storm approaches. Shelters take in animals, more foster homes needed.
Woman, 72, breaks pelvis after being attacked by geese in Texas park
Lydia West was feeding ducks at a Texas park when she was knocked down by a goose and attacked by others, leaving her with a broken pelvis and internal bleeding.
Simple task now will make your lawn greener by autumn
Aerating your lawn now can help it recover from heat stress, restoring pale, patchy grass to a thick, emerald-green turf by September, according to a gardening expert.
Judge Blocks Federal Freeze on Childcare Funds for Five States
Federal judge blocks Trump administration freeze on childcare and welfare funds for five Democratic-led states, ruling to protect status quo for 14 days.
Wood burners linked to 2,500 UK deaths a year, analysis finds
Wood-burning stoves contribute to around 2,500 UK deaths annually, with experts calling for tougher action.
Labour slashes £3,750 off Hyundai Kona Electric price
Hyundai KONA Electric now qualifies for the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, cutting the family SUV's starting price to £31,250 from over £35,000.
Slender-billed curlew officially declared extinct by IUCN
The slender-billed curlew has been declared extinct by the IUCN, the first global bird extinction from mainland Europe, North Africa and West Asia.
Public Warned to Keep Away from Injured Dolphin 'Reggie' After Dorset Encounters
MMO and conservationists warn against interacting with injured dolphin Reggie in Dorset's Lyme Bay, citing risks to both the animal and humans.
Elk Refuge Disease Discovery Raises Herd Reduction Urgency
Chronic wasting disease found on National Elk Refuge, prompting calls to review size of Jackson Elk Herd and raising safety concerns.
St Petersburg crowd sings banned anti-war anthem in rare protest
Hundreds in St Petersburg sang a banned anti-war song referencing Swan Lake, a rare protest against Putin's rule.
Kew Gardens’ Palm House to close for five years in £50m net zero overhaul
Kew Gardens' Palm House, home to 1,300 plants including the world's oldest potted plant, will close for five years for a £50m net zero refit.
Beagles rescued from Wisconsin research facility begin new lives
Beagles rescued from Wisconsin research facility show they know they are safe, as rescue groups work to find them new homes.
100-stone great white shark spotted near Daytona Beach
A 100-stone, 13ft great white shark nicknamed Breton was tracked near Daytona Beach, Florida, heading south instead of migrating north with other great whites.
Fema denies storm relief grants to three Kentucky counties
Fema rejects Kentucky damage claims and Maryland disaster aid, as Trump administration shifts recovery burden to states.
Dog survives freezing night on Highland mountain after cornice fall
Three-year-old cocker spaniel Aggie rescued on Fionn Bheinn after surviving sub-zero night on an exposed corrie, with help from volunteer mountain rescue members.
Mercury treaty summit criticised for failing to act on gold mining pollution
Geneva mercury treaty summit criticised for inaction on gold mining, despite dental fillings phase-out. Amazon contamination worsens.
Phoenix lovebirds offer lessons in monogamy and resilience
Phoenix's rosy-faced lovebirds, descendants of pets, thrive in the desert and teach lessons about monogamy, resilience, and affection.
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