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.
Category : Environment
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.
Google engineer, 29, killed by falling sequoia branch in Yosemite
A 29-year-old Google engineer, Angela Lin, was killed by a falling sequoia branch in Yosemite National Park while hiking, prompting questions over trail safety.
Australia's coalmine emissions rise despite climate policy overhaul
Australian coalmine emissions rose 0.5% last year, with most mines exceeding limits and relying on carbon offsets, prompting expert criticism of the safeguard mechanism.
Winter Olympics at risk as climate crisis forces reliance on artificial snow
Analysis warns warming winters and rising temperatures threaten the reliability of Winter Olympics host venues, with the Paralympics most at risk.
Binman warns against binning batteries and recycling rules
A binman has warned that batteries and vapes must never go in household bins due to the risk of fires in rubbish lorries, and shares recycling tips.
Manx shearwaters make timely return to Isle of Man after 10,000km migration
Manx shearwaters have returned to the Isle of Man after a 10,000km migration, arriving on time despite early spring signs.
Gardening expert reveals plants that make rats 'sprint in the opposite direction'
Gardening expert Ash Read shares tips on plants that repel rats, including lavender, rosemary, marigolds, and peppermint, plus advice on tidiness and garlic.
Three-legged hedgehog Houdini spends winter in Hove sanctuary
A three-legged hedgehog named Houdini is spending winter in a Hove garden, cared for by a resident who provides food and shelter.
Gardeners urged to save toilet rolls for 'vital' spring planting uses
Gardening expert Ish shares three ways to use cardboard toilet rolls in the garden this spring, including seedling pots, compost material and weed control.
Emmerdale to air special episode exposing Bear's modern slavery ordeal
Emmerdale airs standalone episode revealing Bear's exploitation in modern slavery, with support from The Salvation Army.
Quarter of a billion vapes face landfill before 2025 ban as recycling obligations ignored
Material Focus says 250m disposable vapes could be dumped before 2025 ban as most producers and retailers ignore recycling duties.
Cerne Giant's Rechalking Adapted as Climate Crisis Takes Toll
Climate crisis forces adaptations in the rechalking of Dorset's Cerne Giant, as algae and heavy rain take their toll on the ancient chalk figure.
Hundreds Attend Boxing Day Hunt Despite 'Not Welcome' Vote
Hundreds defy council vote and Chris Packham criticism to attend Boxing Day hunt in Tiverton, as supporters vow to fight ban on trail hunting.
Australian households to receive free solar power for three hours daily
Australia will offer households in three states three hours of free solar power daily from July next year, encouraging midday energy use to ease grid pressure.
Rare UK plant rescued from public footpath in 'dramatic mission'
Starved wood-sedge, one of UK's rarest plants, saved from trampling on a Somerset footpath and moved to a nursery for propagation.
Giant house spiders 'the size of your hand' invade UK homes for mating season
Giant house spiders are invading UK homes as males search for mates. Experts say they are harmless despite their size and speed.
Gordon Buchanan seeks out wild horses in the Rockies for BBC Two
Gordon Buchanan ventures into the Rocky Mountains to observe a family of wild horses and document their lives, behaviour and the threats they face.
Kākāpō cam: live stream of world's heaviest parrot and chicks captivates global audience
Over 100,000 viewers tune in to watch Rakiura the kākāpō and her chicks in a New Zealand live stream during a record breeding season.
UK roadside eyesight tests could see DVLA ban failing drivers
Drivers across the UK could face random roadside eyesight checks under new proposals, with failing motorists risking DVLA licence revocation and a driving ban.
Blue Cross Warns Cat Owners of Christmas Tree Toxins and Tinsel Risks
Blue Cross warns cat owners of toxic real trees, dangerous tinsel, and festive decoration hazards for curious cats.
Attenborough's menagerie: the species named in honour of Sir David
From dinosaurs to butterflies, discover the remarkable species named after Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday.
Let Wildlife Roam Free Along Riverbanks, Says Letter Writer
A letter writer urges leaving riverbanks to wildlife after noting the disappearance of kingfishers and otters on the River Dart.
Surfer Survives Great White Shark Attack Off Kangaroo Island
A 29-year-old surfer has survived a great white shark attack at Kangaroo Island, describing the ordeal as like being hit by a truck.
Project CatSnip: free neutering for North East cats
Sunderland rescue Pawz For Thought launches Project CatSnip, offering free microchipping and neutering at bi-monthly events to combat rising stray cat numbers.
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