Monty Don's Genius Trick to Ripen Green Tomatoes with a Banana
Monty Don reveals a simple trick using a banana to ripen green tomatoes indoors, along with alternative methods.
Category : Environment
Greece Bans Sheep Movement After Sheeppox Outbreak
Greece bans sheep and goat movement nationwide after sheeppox outbreak, culling 2% of livestock and threatening feta exports.
Grand Canyon Wildfire Dragon Blaze Forces Evacuations
A wildfire at Grand Canyon's North Rim has destroyed over 70 buildings, including the historic lodge, forcing evacuations and raising questions about fire management decisions.
Boots £55 Beauty Box Worth Over £265 Pays for Itself
Boots Festival Beauty Box costs £55 but contains products worth over £265, with 12 full-sized items. Shoppers say the £30 mascara and £25 dry shampoo alone justify the price.
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Cactus Study Challenges Darwin's View on Evolution Drivers
New cactus research challenges Darwin's idea that specialised flowers drive evolution, finding that the speed of flower size change, not specific adaptations, creates new species.
Ofwat Criticised Over Water Pollution Failures as Thames Water Ranked Worst
Environment Agency rates eight of nine water companies as poor; Thames Water ranked worst. Ofwat criticised over pollution failures as sewage spills rise.
Putin Ally Fears Revolution in Russia Fuel Crisis
Vladimir Solovyov, a top Putin propagandist, warns of potential revolution as severe fuel shortages from Ukrainian strikes cause queues up to 18 hours, disrupting summer travel and harvest.
Tech Firms 'Playing with the Food System' Using AI, Warn Experts
Experts warn tech giants like Google and Microsoft are using AI to influence global farming, prioritising profits over local crops and farmer autonomy.
Giant Pipe Rises 10 Metres Overnight in Osaka, Baffling Onlookers
A giant underground pipe mysteriously rose 10 metres overnight in Osaka, Japan, baffling residents and causing traffic congestion.
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Activist Group Claims Mass Shoplifting Campaign for Food Banks Across UK
Activist group Take Back Power claims mass shoplifting campaign across UK cities to supply food banks, defending actions as moral despite illegality.
Macron backs Mbappe in racism row with Paraguayan senator
President Macron supports Kylian Mbappe after Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla made racist comments. Mbappe called her out, and the French Football Federation is pursuing legal action.
Olivia Wilde Urges Couples to Talk About Sex Directly
Olivia Wilde says people discuss sex with everyone except their partner. Studies show women confide in friends more than partners. Experts weigh in on the risks and benefits of sharing intimate details.
Northumbrian Water to Pay £550,000 for Pollution Incidents
Northumbrian Water will pay £550,000 to environmental charities after unauthorised sewage discharges into streams in County Durham and Sunderland, affecting aquatic life.
Windowsill Water Bowl Trick Cools Home Without AC
A man shares a simple windowsill water bowl method he learned from his aunt that can cool a room for free, as the UK faces its third heatwave with temperatures up to 35°C.
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Windowsill bowl hack cools home without AC as UK faces 35°C
Sam Smith shares a windowsill bowl method using cold water to cool rooms without AC or fans, costing next to nothing, as UK faces third heatwave with temperatures up to 35°C.
Foreign Office Warns of 'High Risk' Wildfires in France
The Foreign Office has updated its France travel advice, warning Brits of the 'high risk' of wildfires from April to October after thousands were evacuated in southern France.
£1.50 Chamomile Hack Helps Kids Sleep in Heatwave
A sleep expert reveals a common bedtime mistake parents make during heatwaves. A £1.50 chamomile ice lolly hack can help children fall asleep easily as UK temperatures soar above 34°C.
Eight Shops Closed Over Illegal Vapes and Anti-Social Behaviour
Eight shops in Cheshire, including three in Warrington, have been shut down for three months following reports of anti-social behaviour and illegal sale of vapes and cigarettes.
Foreign Office Updates France Travel Advice Amid Wildfires
The Foreign Office has updated its France travel advice after wildfires forced over 10,000 evacuations in the French Pyrenees. Brits are warned of a high risk of fires from April to October.
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45p Ingredient Makes Bacon Crispier and Less Greasy
A TikTok user reveals a 45p ingredient hack for perfectly crispy bacon: sprinkle all-purpose flour on rashers before baking at 190°C for 17-20 minutes, reducing grease and enhancing crunch.
Bowl of Cold Water on Windowsills Cools Homes, Experts Say
Placing a bowl of cold water on windowsills near open windows cools homes cheaply during heatwaves. UK temperatures hit 35C. Expert tips from LEAP Energy and British Gas.
Bumblebees Show 'Liking' and 'Disliking' in Slow-Motion Video
Scientists captured slow-motion footage of bumblebees reacting to different solutions, revealing head shakes and tongue movements that indicate 'liking' or 'disliking'.
Bees Show Emotion-Like Behaviors in Slow-Motion Video
A new study reveals bumblebees exhibit 'liking' and 'disliking' behaviors via facial expressions, supporting insect sentience. When tasting sweet solutions, they stick out their tongues; for distasteful substances, they shake heads and wipe mouths.
Scotland Freeze Datacentre Projects Challenges UK AI Strategy
Scotland could impose a moratorium on new datacentres, threatening UK AI plans. The SNP motion cites overdevelopment and energy strain, with 24 hyperscale projects planned.
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China's JL-3 Missile Test in South Pacific: Implications
China test-fired a JL-3 SLBM into the South Pacific on the day Fiji signed a treaty with Australia, raising concerns over coercion and regional stability.
Russia's Fuel Crisis Deepens as Ukraine Drone Strikes Hit Oil Refineries
Ukraine's drone campaign has damaged a third of Russia's oil refining capacity, causing gasoline production to fall 25% year-on-year and sparking widespread fuel shortages across the country.
How Gen Z Fell in Love with Birding: A Break from Scrolling
Britain has lost 73 million wild birds in 50 years, but Gen Z is embracing birdwatching via social media and the Merlin Bird ID app, as discussed by Robert Macfarlane and Jess Painter.
Australia Slams China's ICBM Test as Provocative in Pacific
Australian PM Albanese condemns China's ICBM test in the Pacific, warning it could cause 'considerable damage' if weaponised and fuels nuclear proliferation risks.
Wood Warbler's Bittersweet Return After 50 Years
A wood warbler returns to Buxton, Derbyshire after a 50-year absence, highlighting the species' 82% decline in Britain and its remarkable resilience.
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UK June Heatwave Causes Mass Sleep Deprivation
Two-thirds of people struggled to sleep during the June heatwave, with 86% of homes too hot and many feeling unwell, according to a YouGov poll for Greenpeace.
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