Heatwaves Drive Shift in European Tourism Patterns
Heatwaves are changing European tourism as travellers avoid scorching destinations for cooler alternatives and shoulder seasons.
Category : Environment
Humpback whale shields snorkeller from tiger shark in Cook Islands
Humpback whale shields snorkeller from tiger shark in Cook Islands, pushing her under its fin in rare protective behaviour captured on film.
Rare Butterfly Bounces Back In Wales After Hedge Management Changes
Record numbers of rare brown hairstreak butterfly eggs found in Wales after landowners stopped yearly hedge flailing, reversing a decade of decline.
Danny Jones: Streams don't sell out venues
McFly's Danny Jones criticizes modern music industry: artists can get billions of streams but lack live followings, as he champions grassroots venues with Greene King's Live at Your Local campaign.
France Wildfires: 330,000 Evacuated, Bordeaux Airport Zone Evacuated
More than 330,000 people have fled wildfires in southwest France and central Spain, with flames threatening Bordeaux and its airport.
Gironde Wildfire: Race Against Time to Stop Flames Near Bordeaux
Flames rage in Gironde, threatening Bordeaux outskirts. Firefighters race against time before temperatures hit 38C. Mayor of Cestas calls blaze 'of a size never seen before'.
Rescue Team Disappointed Over Drone Filming in Wildfire
A search and rescue team criticized two individuals who bypassed roadblocks to film drone footage in an active wildfire zone, requiring a costly helicopter rescue.
England's raw drinking water sources contaminated with toxic forever chemicals
New analysis reveals PFAS contamination in England's raw water sources; industry calls for ban and polluter-pays cleanup.
UK Records Hottest Day as Wildfires Spread Across Europe
UK hits record 40.3°C as wildfires rage across London and Europe; scientists link heatwaves to climate change.
Attenborough: stop mowing lawns to protect garden wildlife
David Attenborough advises gardeners to abandon lawnmowers and let grass grow longer to create habitats for bees, hedgehogs, birds and other wildlife.
Explorer Visits Scotland's Forbidden Anthrax Island
Explore the history of Gruinard Island, contaminated by WWII anthrax experiments, and the Dark Harvest Commandos' protest.
Canada Backs Plan to Move Marineland Beluga Whales to US and Spanish Aquariums
Canada approves relocation of 30 beluga whales from Marineland to aquariums in Spain and the US, ending captivity in Canada and avoiding euthanisation.
Monbiot Warns Global Food System at Risk of Collapse
George Monbiot warns global food system is fragile and could collapse like the 2008 financial crisis due to loss of resilience.
Monty Don's Urgent Warning to UK Gardeners: Stop Overfeeding Plants Now
Monty Don warns UK gardeners to stop overfeeding plants to avoid attracting slugs. Feed soil not plants, use cold frames, and avoid slug pellets.
London to Hit 33C as Heatwave Peaks on Wednesday
Temperatures in London will reach 33C on Wednesday during the latest UK heatwave, with a yellow heat alert in place from Tuesday to Friday.
Supersized stick insect discovered in high-altitude trees in Australia
New stick insect species Acrophylla alta, 40cm long, may be Australia's heaviest insect, discovered in Queensland's Atherton tablelands.
Chile’s Environmentalists Brace for Battle With New Far-Right President Over Mining and Water
Chile’s environmentalists fear new far-right president José Antonio Kast will slash protections for mining, threatening water and indigenous rights in the north.
Fuel Price Surge Shadows Lincolnshire Farms Spring Planting
Lincolnshire farm faces doubled fuel costs and high fertiliser prices during spring planting, though regenerative practices offer some relief.
Komodo dragons and red pandas swapped in conservation deal
Indonesia to loan two endangered Komodo dragons to Japan in exchange for red pandas and giraffes as part of a conservation deal.
Air Pollution Linked to Lewy Body Dementia, Study Finds
New research shows long-term exposure to fine particulate air pollution increases risk of Lewy body dementia by triggering toxic protein clumps in the brain.
Beirut's Buzz: Life Under the Shadow of Israeli Drones
For nearly three years, Israeli drones have hummed over Beirut, reshaping life and language. Locals nickname them 'the buzz' or 'Um Kamel', using humour to cope.
Don't waste money on supermarket potted plants
BBC Gardeners' World's Frances Tophill advises against buying supermarket potted herbs and overpriced veg plugs, suggesting seeds as a more cost-effective option.
Sunflower maze near Manchester with train rides and play barn
The Hayloft Cheshire near Manchester offers a sunflower maze, train rides, play barn, and free family activities including a sports field and animal visits.
Thames Water warns of collapse as debt talks drag into 2026
Thames Water warns of collapse as debt talks extend into 2026, despite £414m profit and bill hikes. Bondholders seek pollution fine leniency.
Urgent Wildfire Warning as Fourth UK Heatwave Looms
First responders brace for another week of wildfires as a fourth summer heatwave brings scorching temperatures up to 35C in southern England, with 'exceptionally severe' fire warnings issued.
Scientists Transform Plastic Bottles into Parkinson's Drug
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have used bacteria to turn plastic bottles into a Parkinson's drug, a sustainable alternative to fossil-fuel-based production.
Stalybridge Roadworks Divide Opinions as Regeneration
Roadworks in Stalybridge town centre since February have sparked mixed reactions, with some blaming them for reduced footfall while others welcome the long-term improvements.
Big Butterfly Count Urges Public Help as UK Butterflies Stage Promising Recovery
Butterfly Conservation launches Big Butterfly Count from 18 July to 10 August, asking volunteers to record sightings amid hopes of recovery after 2024's dramatic decline.
A History of Hope: How Humanity Has Averted Ecological Disasters Before
Lessons from history: how banning whaling and CFCs shows humanity can overcome ecological crises, offering hope for climate action.
Farm Fatale: Scarecrows Tackle Climate Crisis at Southbank Centre
Philippe Quesne's Farm Fatale at Southbank Centre features scarecrows as pirate radio broadcasters addressing climate crisis and art as salvation.
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