Western Oil Firms Accused of Worsening Iraq Water Crisis
Western oil firms blamed for worsening water shortages and pollution in southern Iraq as extraction increases, with dams diverting public water supplies.
Category : Environment
US Court Blocks Hawaii’s Cruise Ship Climate Tax
Federal appeals court halts Hawaii's first-of-its-kind climate tax on cruise ship passengers, set for 2026.
Salcombe Tops UK Relaxing Holiday Destinations for Parents
Salcombe in Devon is the most relaxing UK staycation destination for parents, according to a new study by JoJo Maman Bébé, offering 50 attractions and high-quality accommodation.
Gardeners urged to check bird feeders for hidden winter dangers
Bird expert warns UK gardeners to check feeders for dampness and mould to prevent disease spread among garden birds this winter.
Atlantic Ocean Current Collapse Risk Greater Than Previously Thought
New research shows the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation could collapse sooner than thought, with catastrophic global impacts.
Costa Rican families in La Carpio take relocation into own hands after climate risks
Families in La Carpio, Costa Rica, face landslides and floods. With government relocation stalled, they raise funds to move to safer land.
Ex-mayor shot dead in Mexico town hall months after surviving assassination attempt
Ex-mayor Valentín Lavín Romero shot dead in Temoac town hall; 14th mayor murdered since President Sheinbaum took office.
US Grassroots Groups Mobilise Against Trump Policies
Activists in the US are organising resistance to Trump administration policies on immigration, reproductive rights, and police brutality.
Binman Reveals Why Your Recycling Is Not Collected
A binman explains why recycling bins with black bags are often not collected, and new recycling rules in England are highlighted.
Italian PM condemns drone attacks on Gaza aid flotilla but calls mission 'dangerous and irresponsibl
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni condemns drone attacks on Gaza aid flotilla but criticises mission as dangerous and irresponsible. No injuries reported.
Hillwalker Forced to Play Dead After Terrifying Cow Stampede in Highlands
A hillwalker in the Highlands describes being forced to play dead after a terrifying cow stampede that left her with severe injuries.
Woman left gobsmacked as gardener transforms overgrown garden for free after £2,000 quotes
A woman was left gobsmacked after a generous gardener named Mike transformed her overgrown garden for free, despite receiving quotes of up to £2,000.
Starmer Demands BBC Explain Glastonbury 'Hate Speech' Broadcast
Starmer demands BBC explain broadcast of 'death to IDF' chants at Glastonbury by Bob Vylan, sparking political backlash and police assessment.
Serbia's imperial eagles make improbable comeback from near extinction
Serbia's eastern imperial eagle, once down to a single breeding pair, has rebounded to 19 pairs thanks to cross-border dispersal and conservation efforts.
Hoopoe Spends Three Days in Norfolk Garden
A hoopoe bird spent three days in a Norfolk garden, a rare occurrence with only about 120 UK sightings per year.
Stonehenge Sprayed Orange by Anti-Oil Activists for ‘Maximum Impact’, Court Told
Just Stop Oil activists sprayed Stonehenge orange for summer solstice, court hears. Three deny damaging monument and causing public nuisance.
Concerns for 'declining' fur seal spotted in Sydney's Cooks River
A long-nosed fur seal has been spotted in Sydney's Cooks River, prompting wildlife rescue teams to monitor its health and movements.
Urban fox invasion: how to deter them using kitchen spices
Learn how to humanely deter urban foxes from your garden using common kitchen spices like cayenne, garlic, and peppermint.
Halal-only student flats in Dundee spark segregation row
Ilm Halal Student Halls opens near Dundee and Abertay universities, prompting MSP to vow cancellation over 'segregation' claims.
Chester Zoo reintroduces hundreds of near-extinct snails
Hundreds of near-extinct snails bred at Chester Zoo have been released on Bugio island in the Madeiran archipelago, restoring habitat and supporting biodiversity after a rescue mission.
Heathrow Third Runway Plan Faces Labour and Green Opposition
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces Labour and green opposition over plan to back Heathrow third runway and other airport expansions to boost growth.
France wildfire creates thunderstorm lightning new fires
A wildfire in southwest France became so intense it generated a pyrocumulonimbus thundercloud, raining lightning that sparked additional blazes and forced mass evacuations.
Iran's 'Blood Red' Sea Sparks Biblical Prophecy Fears
Iran's Hormuz Island sees seawater turn blood red after rain, sparking biblical prophecy fears. NASA scientists explain the natural phenomenon.
Wind Farms Put Scotland's Puffins at Risk, RSPB Warns
Four Scottish wind farms threaten puffins, gannets and kittiwakes, RSPB warns after court allows projects to proceed.
Betta Fish's Stunning Transformation After Tank Upgrade
Woman shares video of her betta fish's stunning transformation after moving from a cramped shop tank to a proper aquarium, highlighting the importance of proper care.
Great Whites May Return to UK Seas as Climate Warms
Record North Sea temperatures may draw great white sharks to UK waters, scientists say, as seal and dolphin numbers rise.
Andy Burnham unveils technical education shake-up for 14s
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces new technical education routes for 14-year-olds to tackle youth unemployment and NEETs, putting technical on par with academic.
Water Bills to Rise by £33 on Average in April
Average water bills in England and Wales to increase by £33 (5.4%) from April. Severn Trent rises 10%, Thames Water 0.4%. Check social tariffs.
Australian government accused of diluting environmental standards
Green groups accuse Australian government of weakening proposed environmental standards, saying they fail to protect threatened species and ecosystems.
Colombia to Cull 80 Hippos Descended from Pablo Escobar's Zoo
Colombia plans to cull up to 80 hippos descended from Pablo Escobar's zoo due to environmental threat.
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