Polar Bears in Svalbard Bulk Up Despite Shrinking Ice
New research reveals polar bears in Norway's Svalbard archipelago have increased body fat despite rapid sea ice loss, adapting by hunting land prey like reindeer and walruses.
Category : Environment
Sandringham Slurry Pit Approved Despite Villagers' Odour Concerns
King Charles' Sandringham Farms has secured planning permission for a large slurry lagoon in Norfolk, despite villagers' concerns about safety and unpleasant odours affecting the community.
Rare Albatross Sighting Off California Stuns Scientists
Marine researchers off California's central coast have documented an extremely rare sighting of a waved albatross, a critically endangered species typically confined to tropical waters near the Galapagos Islands.
LAFD Foundation Hired Celebrity PR Firm After Fire
The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation spent $65,000 on a celebrity PR agency to shape messaging following criticism of the Palisades fire response.
Contraceptive Pill for Grey Squirrels in UK Control Plan
The UK government is funding research into a contraceptive pill for invasive grey squirrels, alongside pine marten reintroductions and landowner grants, to protect native red squirrels and reduce £37 million in annual woodland damage.
Kentucky Family Saves Newborn Calf from Extreme Cold
A Kentucky farming family in Mount Sterling rescued a newborn calf suffering in single-digit temperatures, bringing it indoors to warm up with a blow dryer and cuddle on the couch with their children.
Insect Silence Warns of Health Crisis, Doctor Says
A critical care physician warns that declining insect populations represent a critical red flag for ecological instability with severe consequences for human nutrition and disease resistance.
Organic Salmon Certification Forced to Share Reports
The Soil Association must reveal salmon farm inspection reports after a tribunal ruling, amid claims organic certification misleads consumers about environmental impact.
Ex-Justice Slams Trump's Climate 'Hoax' View as Perverse
Retired Supreme Court Justice Robert Carnwath criticises Donald Trump's climate change denial and Paris Agreement withdrawal, citing court cases that reveal undisputed scientific evidence of impending environmental catastrophe.
Minnesota's Aquifer Energy Project Revives 45-Year-Old Research
A major housing development in Minnesota is pioneering large-scale aquifer thermal energy storage, drawing on decades-old research to provide efficient heating and cooling with minimal emissions.
Contraceptive Pill for Grey Squirrels to Save Native Reds
The UK government is funding research into a contraceptive pill for invasive grey squirrels as part of a new strategy to protect native red squirrels and woodlands.
Bogotá's Fight for Clean Air in Vulnerable Neighbourhoods
Bogotá, Colombia, is leading Latin America with its largest cycle lane network and clean air zones, targeting pollution in its poorest areas to reduce health impacts and promote sustainable urban living.
Mozambique Floods: Aid Groups Struggle to Attract Donors
Humanitarian organisations report severe difficulties securing donor funding for Mozambique's devastating floods, with climate change intensifying disasters while international support dwindles.
Molly Burkett MBE: Wildlife Rehabilitator Dies at 93
Molly Burkett MBE, a pioneering wildlife rehabilitator, author, and campaigner who founded one of Britain's longest-running private wildlife centres, has died aged 93.
Puffin Counting Volunteers Needed on Welsh Island
Skomer Island in Wales is offering free accommodation and a bursary for volunteers to help count its 40,000+ puffin colony as part of vital conservation efforts this spring and summer.
Somerset Flooding Crisis: Residents Battle Rising Waters
Somerset residents face devastating floods as climate change brings intense rainfall. Emergency pumps and dredging efforts struggle to protect homes, with fears of long-term abandonment.
Svalbard Polar Bears Keep Body Condition Despite Ice Loss
A new study reveals polar bears in Svalbard have maintained good body condition despite rapid sea ice loss, surprising scientists who expected declines due to climate change.
Free Stays on Welsh Island for Puffin Counters
Skomer Island in Wales is recruiting volunteers for free accommodation roles to help monitor puffins and other wildlife as part of vital conservation efforts.
Scientists Drill into Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier' Threat
British and Korean researchers will drill one kilometre into Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier to study melting processes that could raise sea levels by 65 centimetres.
King Charles Gets Slurry Pit Approval Near William's Home
King Charles has secured planning permission to construct a 4,000 square-metre slurry pit near Prince William's Sandringham estate, sparking local health and pollution concerns.
Endangered Pygmy Slow Loris Baby Wows Social Media
The Bronx Zoo's new baby pygmy slow loris, an endangered species, has become a viral sensation online with its adorable appearance sparking delight among animal lovers worldwide.
Florida Men Charged Over Aquarium Break-In Killing Tarpon
Two Florida men face burglary and illegal fishing charges after allegedly breaking into a Keys aquarium, catching a 55-inch tarpon for photos, leading to its death.
Scientists Drill into Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier'
Researchers embark on unprecedented mission to drill one kilometre into Thwaites Glacier, studying underwater tsunamis that threaten global sea level rise.
Cat Graduates Quarantine After Coyote Attack in San Diego
An orange tabby cat named Kyle has completed a mandatory six-month rabies quarantine at San Diego Humane Society after surviving a coyote attack, with staff throwing a graduation ceremony to mark the occasion.
Amazon Dam Rulings Question Brazil's Hydropower Reliance
Brazilian courts have ruled the Belo Monte hydropower plant failed environmental and social requirements, raising concerns about the nation's heavy dependence on large-scale hydroelectric projects.
Rare Amur Leopard Cub Debuts at UK Zoo
A critically endangered Amur leopard cub named Zeya has been revealed to the public for the first time at Dartmoor Zoo in Devon, marking a significant conservation milestone for the world's rarest big cat species.
Afghanistan House Collapse Kills Mother and Six Children
A mother and her six children perished in eastern Afghanistan when their home collapsed during heavy rainfall, highlighting the country's vulnerability to extreme weather disasters.
Endangered Alpine Skinks Set for Population Boost in Victoria
Critically endangered Guthega skinks in Victoria's Alpine National Park are expected to welcome new births following a successful captive breeding initiative, offering hope for the species' survival amid climate threats.
US Air Quality Crisis: Hazardous Levels Nationwide
Millions of Americans are urged to stay indoors as hazardous air quality levels sweep across multiple regions, with California's Central Valley recording extreme PM2.5 pollution and health warnings issued nationwide.
150kg Shark Caught Near Sydney Harbour Attack Site
A massive 150kg bull shark has been recovered from Sydney Harbour near where 12-year-old Nico Antic died in a shark attack. Fisherman Chris Allchin described the dangerous capture operation.
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