Japanese oyster crisis: warming seas cause mass die-offs in Hiroshima
Mass oyster die-offs in Hiroshima, Japan, with death rates up to 90% due to warming seas, threatening the country's largest oyster farming region and local economy.
Category : Environment
Great Barrier Reef Suffers Worst Annual Coral Loss on Record
Great Barrier Reef's worst annual coral loss recorded, with 25-30% drop in northern and southern sections after 2024 bleaching event.
Windsor Safari Park Closed After £40m Debt in 1992
Windsor Safari Park, opened in 1969, closed forever in 1992 after its owners fell into around £40 million of debt. The site later became Legoland Windsor.
Britain ‘sleepwalking into a food crisis’ say experts
Experts warn Britain faces food crisis due to extreme weather, inflation, and Iran war impact; call for urgent government action on food security.
Binman warns: electric toothbrushes must not go in bins due to fire risk
Binman warns against throwing electric toothbrushes in bins due to fire risk from rechargeable batteries; urges proper disposal at shops or tips.
Aldi and Lidl own-label beans beat Heinz in taste test
Which? crown Aldi and Lidl's own-label baked beans as UK's best, beating Heinz on flavour and price in blind taste test.
Gardeners Warned of Four Invasive Weeds That Can Cause Asthma and Property Damage
Gardeners are urged to watch for four invasive weeds that can cause asthma attacks and structural damage to properties.
Australia to Introduce Road Tax for Electric Vehicle Owners
Australia to introduce road user charges for EVs as fuel excise revenue falls; PM confirms reform will be discussed at productivity roundtable.
Use White Vinegar for Softer Clothes Instead of Baking Soda
White vinegar dissolves soap residue and softens clothes naturally, outperforming baking soda which can damage delicate fabrics and cause stiffness.
Rats Fear Garden Changes: Move Items to Deter Them
Rats fear changes to their environment; moving garden items frequently can deter them without toxins. Alan Titchmarsh advises on compost heaps.
The Mysterious Hum: A Low-Frequency Enigma Haunting Britain
The mysterious low-frequency Hum affecting 4% globally, with UK reports from Bristol to Swansea, remains unexplained amid natural and technological theories.
Canada’s top court clears way for cull of 400 ostriches amid bird flu fears
Canada's Supreme Court rejects challenge to cull 400 ostriches due to H5N1 avian flu, sparking international opposition and protests.
Alan Titchmarsh: harvest potatoes before August or risk loss
Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh warns potato growers to harvest new potatoes before the end of July, calling timing 'critical' for the best crop.
Sainsbury's Boosts British Salad Supply Amid Drought Fears
Sainsbury's has signed 10-year deals with UK growers to increase supplies of British tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers due to drought threatening imported crops.
Hero dog saves owner from choking on sweet
A Carmarthenshire woman's pet springer spaniel saved her from choking on a sweet by bashing her back until the sweet came up.
Jodie Marsh Wins Licence to Keep Marmosets at Essex Sanctuary
Jodie Marsh wins licence to keep 12 marmosets at her Essex sanctuary after legal battle with council.
Three Missing After Massive Explosion at Nebraska Plant
Three missing after explosion at Nebraska biofuels plant. Fire crews battle blaze, structural collapse hinders search.
Dog Trainer Explains Why You Should Never Say 'No' to a Puppy
Dog trainer Kim Paciotti explains why saying 'no' to puppies creates learned helplessness, and offers better redirection techniques.
Perfect Poached Eggs with Cream of Tartar
Adding cream of tartar to poaching water helps set egg whites faster, yielding perfectly shaped, tender poached eggs with improved texture and appearance.
Kärcher OC 3: Beat the Hosepipe Ban with a Portable Cleaner
Thames Water's hosepipe ban sparks interest in the Kärcher OC 3 Foldable Portable Cleaner, a cordless gadget with an 8-litre tank that offers gentle spray for watering plants and cleaning.
The Cost of Misplaced Recycling: Two-Thirds of Welsh Waste Could Be Saved from Landfill
Wales sends 1,250 tonnes of waste daily to landfill, costing £130k. Denbighshire could save £500k/yr if recyclables weren't binned. Food and paper make up 40% of black bin waste.
Gardeners' World presenter shares lemongrass tip
Frances Tophill explains how to propagate lemongrass from supermarket cuttings, ideal for warm British summers as temperatures hit record highs.
Welsh Government to decide on Pembrokeshire space radar
Welsh Government will determine the controversial DARC space radar project in Pembrokeshire, overtaking local planners days before a scheduled debate.
Cockroach Movement: India’s Biggest Student Protests
Tens of thousands of Indians march under the Cockroach Janta party, reclaiming a slur after the chief justice reportedly called unemployed youth 'cockroaches'. Exam paper leaks and corruption fuel protests.
Rare night heron spotted on Somerset estate
A rare black-crowned night heron has been filmed at Somerset's Holnicote Estate, where a river 'reset' project is creating a wetland oasis for wildlife.
What My Chaotic Dog Taught Me About Power and Control
A boxer named Dusty forced the author to question how to teach a dog with no morals to be 'good', exploring lessons on power and control.
Fragrant walk among honeysuckle's sweet stranglehold
An early morning walk in Deerness Valley reveals honeysuckle's beauty and sinister nature, a vegetable boa constrictor climbing trees and emitting a fanfare of scent.
Adelaide airport pulls conservation ads, keeps gas ads
Adelaide airport pulled digital billboards from environmental groups targeting Labor MPs as 'too political', while gas and mining ads continued running.
My generation shouldn’t fear a care tax – we’re paying one already
Andy Burnham must sell a universal care service to Generation X, who already pay an invisible tax in time, energy, and lost earnings from caring for elderly parents.
Socceroos star Volpato allegedly tests positive for cocaine
Socceroos forward Cristian Volpato allegedly tested positive for cocaine after being stopped for speeding at almost 50km/h over the limit on Anzac Bridge in Sydney.
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