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.
Category : Environment
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.
Alan Titchmarsh's Three Essential April Lawn Tasks for Better Grass
Alan Titchmarsh shares three crucial lawn care tasks to perform in April, including moss removal, reseeding bare patches, and edging for a healthier, greener lawn.
Wolf Populations Rebound in Europe, But Return Sparks Debate in Denmark
European wolf populations have rebounded by 60% in a decade, but Denmark's small recovering pack stirs political and generational divides over livestock safety and conservation.
Romania Shatters Link Between Economic Growth and High Emissions
Romania has achieved the fastest decoupling of economic growth from emissions in Europe, cutting greenhouse gas intensity by 88% since 1990.
Record electric vehicle registrations in western Europe as affordable models drive sales
Record 600,000 BEVs registered in western Europe Q2, driven by affordable models and expanding charging network.
Challenge Far-Right Lies and Stop Division on Scotland Streets
Record View says far-right 'lies and distortions' must be challenged after Alan Miller's alleged abuse. Also backs Monica Lennon's plan for council coalitions to counter Reform UK.
Starmer Accused of Wavering on Climate Commitments Over £11.6bn Pledge
Labour refuses to commit to £11.6bn climate pledge; NGOs accuse Starmer of wavering as leaked document shows pledge nearly impossible to meet.
UK braced for record-long heatwave as Europe counts cost of hottest June
UK faces third heatwave, amber alerts expanded; hottest June on record for western Europe; European death toll may exceed 20,000.
Indonesia and Japan Swap Komodo Dragons for Red Pandas in Conservation Deal
Indonesia to loan two Komodo dragons to Japan in exchange for red pandas and giraffes as part of a conservation breeding programme.
Ofwat to Be Abolished in Major Water Regulation Overhaul
Ofwat to be abolished and replaced by a single water regulator in England and Wales, following a review that criticised underinvestment and sewage scandals.
How to Keep Your Plants Alive While You’re Away
Expert tips from Alys Fowler on keeping plants alive during summer holidays, including watering solutions, shading, and harvesting advice.
NT Child Reforms Risk Crisis for Indigenous Children, Advocates Warn
NT government's child protection reforms erode Aboriginal placement principle, sparking outrage from 330 organisations warning of deepened crisis for Indigenous children.
Pro-Palestinian protesters shut down New York's Grand Central Station
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters shut down New York's Grand Central Station demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. Six arrested.
Asia scrambles to confront energy crisis unleashed by Iran war
Asia faces severe energy crisis as Iran war disrupts Middle East oil supplies, with countries imposing rationing, price caps, and austerity measures.
The Medieval 'Open-Arse' Fruit That Vanished from Britain
The medlar, once called 'open-arse' and a medieval staple, is now virtually unknown in Britain. Learn why this rotten fruit was prized and how it vanished.
Idaho Aftershocks Sink Beach, Spark Yellowstone Fears Unfounded
Idaho's aftershocks from a March 31 quake sank a beach, but USGS confirms they are tectonic, not related to Yellowstone supervolcano.
Drone Survey Reveals Dunlin Breeding Success in Cumbrian Pennines
RSPB drone survey finds endangered dunlin chicks thriving in restored Cumbrian peatlands, offering hope for the species' recovery.
Ohio’s Environmental Comeback Featured in New IMAX Film
Ohio's environmental comeback is the focus of a new IMAX film, 'Ohio: Wild at Heart,' highlighting conservation successes and outdoor recreation.
Coyote Swims Two Miles to Alcatraz, Stunning Experts
A coyote swam 1.25 miles to Alcatraz, stunning experts. First known such journey, captured on video. Coyote later vanished.
Data Visualisation Roundup: Cyclone Narelle, Eucalyptus Records, and Oil Flows
The Crunch newsletter highlights data visualisations of Cyclone Narelle, eucalyptus records, and Strait of Hormuz oil flows.
Chilean Zoo Hosts Easter Egg Hunt for Animals to Stimulate Natural Foraging
Chile's Bioparque Buinzoo held an Easter egg hunt for animals, using themed treats to encourage natural foraging behaviour. The event has run for 16 years.
Fitness expert warns over common heatwave exercise mistake
A fitness expert says reducing intensity during a heatwave is better than stopping exercise altogether, and advises swapping runs for Pilates or mobility work.
UK wildfire map shows areas at highest risk as heatwave continues
Over 700 wildfires recorded in England and Wales this year. An amber heat-health alert is in place. New map shows areas that would be hit hardest.
Dorset farmer threatened to shoot teen found at home
Farmer Stephen Smith, 60, threatened to shoot a teenager found at his home in Studland, Dorset. He was sentenced to unpaid work.
Garden Furniture Owners Urged to Clean Before April
Brits urged to clean garden furniture before April. Expert tips for wood, metal, rattan, and cushions to prepare for spring.
Newsom Vetoes PFAS Ban, Handing Industry a Win
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes bill banning PFAS in cookware, potentially slowing similar legislation in other states.
Ocean Acidification Damages Shark Teeth, Study Finds
Study finds ocean acidification damages shark teeth, causing corrosion and potential feeding difficulties, threatening marine ecosystems.
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