Climate crisis threatens Australia’s economic future, warns Matt Kean
Matt Kean discusses Australia's 2035 emissions target and the climate crisis threat to the economy, following a bleak national risk assessment.
Category : Environment
Keep cats out of your garden with natural deterrents
Cats ruin gardens by using them as toilets. Simple deterrents like twigs, eggshells, pebbles, and bark, plus moist soil, offer a humane fix.
Germany legalises wolf hunting as livestock attacks surge
Bundestag passes law allowing wolf hunting in response to rising wolf population and livestock attacks; upper house still to vote.
Australia's rural vets battle extreme weather as workforce crisis deepens
Australian rural vets are overwhelmed by extreme weather, from cyclone aftermath to disease spread, amid a worsening workforce shortage and calls for climate action.
Extreme heat deepens prepaid electricity crisis for Aboriginal households
Central Australian Aboriginal families face frequent power disconnections as extreme heat drains prepaid credit, forcing choices between electricity and food.
Scientists warn climate change could bring tropical diseases to UK
Scientists warn climate change and aid cuts could increase risk of tropical diseases like West Nile virus and dengue in the UK.
Australian Activists Detained in Israel After Gaza Flotilla Interception
Five Australians are detained in Israel after a Gaza-bound flotilla was intercepted, with consular support provided amid concerns over their treatment.
US emissions climb in 2025 as coal power rises, analysis shows
Study finds US greenhouse gas emissions rose 2.4% in 2025, driven by cold weather, datacenters and higher gas prices, reversing a downward trend.
Grow 5kg of cherries every year with compact winter-hardy tree, says expert
Gardening expert Bex Edwards recommends the compact Cherry Stella tree, which can yield 5kg of fruit annually and thrives outdoors all year round.
Wyoming man who injured wolf, taped its mouth and killed it avoids jail
Cody Roberts sentenced to probation for injuring, taping and killing a gray wolf in Wyoming, avoiding jail but facing fines and conditions.
Megaflood risk in California doubles as climate crisis intensifies, study finds
New study says California megaflood risk has doubled due to climate crisis, with potential damages exceeding $1tn.
Europe Wildfires: 200,000 Flee or Lock Down as Blazes Hit France and Spain
More than 200,000 flee or lock down as wildfires force evacuations in France and Spain, with Madrid declaring a national emergency.
UK households warned bin won't be emptied if wrong items in caddy
New food waste bin rules since March: collectors warn wrong items mean caddies won't be emptied. Seven banned items include packaging, liquids, oils.
Shadow bin men run fake lorries in £1bn waste scam
Gangs illegally collect 53 million tonnes of waste a year, costing taxpayers £1bn, with one in five loads handled by rogue operators, government figures show.
Levies on AI and crypto could finance climate fight, says Paris accord architect
Paris accord architect urges taxes on AI and crypto for climate funds, as eight nations back airline levy.
Defra Clarifies Recycling Fines Ahead of Four-Bin Rollout
Defra confirms £60-£80 fines for incorrect bin use as England's new four-bin recycling system begins 31 March.
Monty Don: Use a garden fork to banish moss from your lawn this spring
Monty Don shares a simple fork method to remove moss from lawns by improving drainage, plus advice on mowing in spring.
Landslide Near Tourist Viewing Platform in China
A massive landslide crashed metres from a crowded tourist viewing platform at China's Tiger Leaping Gorge, sending hundreds fleeing. No injuries were reported.
Belém residents evicted as Cop30 prompts rental rush
Belém's housing crisis deepens as Cop30 nears, with residents evicted as landlords chase lucrative rental profits, worsening the city's housing crisis.
Autopsy Details Fatal Shark Bite Injuries in Monterey Bay
Autopsy results show triathlete Erica Fox, 55, died from a single devastating shark bite in Monterey Bay, with injuries from knees to abdomen and a broken pelvis.
US west heatwave 'virtually impossible' without climate crisis, scientists find
Scientists say the US west heatwave, with temperatures 30F above average, would have been virtually impossible without climate change, which made it four times more likely.
Autopsy Reveals Details of Shark Bite That Killed Triathlete
Autopsy results show triathlete Erica Fox, 55, died from a single catastrophic shark bite in Monterey Bay, California, with injuries from knees to abdomen.
Golden retriever survives five surgeries after adder bite
Kobi, a seven-month-old golden retriever, survived five surgeries and 90 dressing changes after an adder bite in west Wales, costing more than £8,000.
Cuba turns to renewables as sanctions and climate pressures mount
Cuba boosts renewable energy with Chinese help amid sanctions, power cuts, and climate crisis, targeting 26% renewables by 2035.
Trump administration ends protections for lesser prairie chicken
US Fish and Wildlife Service removes endangered species protections for lesser prairie chicken, reversing a Biden-era listing after pressure from states and industry.
King Charles voices frustration over slow climate action in new ITV documentary
King Charles expresses frustration over slow climate action in a new ITV documentary retracing his 1975 Arctic trip with Steve Backshall.
Dirty Business: New Drama Exposes England's Water Pollution Scandal
A new drama-documentary exposes England's water pollution scandal, following campaigners and a family tragedy, with parallels to Mr Bates vs the Post Office.
Wildfires force thousands to flee in Greece and Turkey amid heatwave
Thousands flee wildfires in Greece and Turkey as extreme heat fuels blazes, forcing evacuations, damaging property and threatening power plants.
Three New Gecko Species Unearthed in Cambodia’s Limestone Caves
Three new gecko species found in Cambodia's limestone caves, alongside micro-snails and millipedes. Karst habitats face cement industry threats.
Scientists warn world is closer to irreversible 'hothouse Earth' state
Scientists warn the planet may be nearing a point of no return, with tipping points potentially locking in a hothouse Earth climate state.
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