Greta Thunberg Joins Gaza Aid Ship Despite Israeli Warship Threat
Greta Thunberg joins Gaza flotilla to break Israel's blockade; Game of Thrones actor also on board.
Category : Environment
Keep Hedgehogs Wild, Not Pets, Says Wildlife Hospital
Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital urges the public not to keep hedgehogs as pets, advising to leave healthy ones wild and contact experts if injured.
BBC Breakfast Interrupted for Japan Earthquake Death Announcement
Jon Kay paused BBC Breakfast to announce at least 13 deaths from a magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Japan, with rescuers racing against time.
Volunteer 'Wombles' Battle England's Rising Fly-Tipping Crisis
Volunteer groups like the Wombles are tackling England's record fly-tipping crisis as incidents rise 10% in a year. Causes include council cuts and rogue operators.
Legal action against South West Water expanded across Devon and Cornwall over sewage pollution
Group legal claim against South West Water expanded to include thousands more in Devon and Cornwall over sewage pollution harming businesses and individuals.
New Forest Pony Tradition Cancelled After Deadly Flu
A centuries-old New Forest tradition has been cancelled for the first time in 30 years after a deadly outbreak of equine influenza killed dozens of free-roaming ponies.
UK tree laws: £20,000 fine for cutting wrong tree
Homeowners risk fines up to £20,000 for pruning or removing a tree protected by a Tree Preservation Order without permission. Experts urge checking with the local council before any work.
Bird Bath Depth Trick Attracts Robins and Finches
To attract small garden birds like robins, bluetits, and finches this summer, ensure your birdbath water depth is no more than 2cm for smaller species.
Attract Goldfinches and Bluetits with Perfect Birdbath Depth
The key to attracting bluetits and goldfinches to your birdbath is getting the water depth right: no more than 2cm for small birds.
Attract Small Birds to Birdbath with One Change
Getting the water depth right in a birdbath is crucial for attracting bluetits, goldfinches and robins. Aim for 2cm or less for small birds, up to 5cm for larger ones.
Thousands March in Milan Against Olympics as Housing Costs Soar
Thousands protest in Milan against Winter Olympics over rising housing costs and inequality, with a march through the city.
Tourists Relax as Wildfires Near Bordeaux
Hundreds of thousands flee wildfires in France and Spain; tourists continue to relax on a beach near Bordeaux despite advancing flames.
Banyule Creek turns bright blue after construction chemical spill
Victoria's EPA investigates after Banyule Creek turns bright blue from construction chemical used in North East Link project.
UK agriculture students: share your experiences as applications rise
UK agricultural colleges report rise in applications for land management courses; we invite students to share their experiences and motivations.
Stockport park overwhelmed by barbecues and litter mess
Reddish Vale Country Park in Stockport is 'overwhelmed' by visitors lighting barbecues and littering during heatwaves, prompting calls for more bins and regulation.
Burnham speech on social care draws cross-party support
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will give a major speech on social care reform, calling it 'critical' as Alzheimer's Society CEO backs his plans. A cross-party meeting will follow.
Heaton Park: Lake, Animals, Slide, Cafes for Family Fun
Heaton Park in Greater Manchester offers a lake with boats, an animal centre, the UK's longest tubing slide, ropes course, two cafes, and more for a family day out.
Bear Attacks Man in Public Toilet in Japan Amid Record Surge
A man was attacked by a bear in a public toilet in Japan as the country faces a record number of bear attacks, with 13 deaths since April.
World’s smallest snake rediscovered in Barbados after 20-year absence
The Barbados threadsnake, feared extinct, has been rediscovered under a rock 20 years after its last sighting, raising conservation hopes and concerns.
Unions boycott Labour Women's Conference over trans ban
Four major Labour unions including Unison, Aslef, Usdaw, and Musicians' Union will boycott Labour Women's Conference in protest over the trans ban.
Forest Ranger’s Top Camping Tip: Pack Comfortable Socks
Forest ranger Gerry O’Brien says comfortable socks are the essential camping item to keep warm in Britain’s changeable weather, plus tips for enjoying the outdoors.
Florida's invasive pythons turned into luxury handbags
A US firm turns invasive Burmese python skins from the Everglades into designer handbags to help control the population.
Jodrell Bank faces closure in 20 months without funding
Jodrell Bank Observatory could cease scientific observations in 20 months unless new funding is found after £2.8m annual backing for the e-Merlin telescope network was axed.
5 Seeds to Plant in August for Autumn Harvest
Gardening expert Benedict Vanheems recommends five fast-growing seeds to plant in August, including pak choi, rocket, Chinese cabbage, coriander, and turnips, for harvest into autumn.
Global Crackdown On Exotic Pet Trade Proposed At Cites
Conservationists urge stricter controls on exotic pet trade at CITES meeting in Uzbekistan as online sales surge.
US-Israel war on Iran emits 5m tonnes of CO2 in two weeks, analysis finds
Analysis reveals US-Israel war on Iran produced 5m tonnes of CO2 in 14 days, exceeding emissions of 84 countries combined.
Gardeners Urged to Deadhead Plants in July for Blooms
Regularly removing faded flowers, known as deadheading, can encourage many plants to produce fresh blooms throughout summer, according to the RHS.
Spiced Lamb and Plantain Hand Pies: Maria Bradford's Sierra Leonean Comfort Food
Maria Bradford shares recipes for spiced lamb with peanut crust and plantain hand pies with feta, inspired by Sierra Leonean street food.
Kansas Boy, 12, Discovers 80-Million-Year-Old Marine Fossil
12-year-old Kansas boy discovers 80-million-year-old marine reptile fossil on 4H club trip; fossil over 15 feet long.
Kenyan rugby sevens star Kevin Wekesa wins climate award for Play Green initiative
Kenyan rugby sevens star Kevin Wekesa wins IOC Climate Action Award for Play Green, which tackles plastic waste and plants fruit trees in schools while highlighting climate injustices.
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