Chimps 'bowl' rocks at trees in bizarre cricket ritual
Wild chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau have been seen hurling rocks at trees in a 'bowling' ritual, mimicking cricket, and returning to the same sites for over a decade.
Category : Environment
MSP Hails Council Tax Reduction Figures for North Lanarkshire
Clare Adamson MSP highlighted that 35,350 North Lanarkshire residents benefit from the Council Tax Reduction scheme, part of nearly 460,000 across Scotland.
Filling car tyres with CO2 would not cut atmospheric carbon significantly
Filling all car tyres with CO2 would store only about 157,700 tonnes, a tiny fraction of annual emissions, and leaks would quickly release the gas back.
SA river cleaned with stones, wood and sand
A nature-based system in South Africa cleans 36,000 litres of polluted river water daily, removing 99% of toxins for irrigation and food security.
Fury as unauthorised building work destroys wildlife habitat
Residents have railed against an unauthorised development on green belt land in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, after bulldozers moved in before a High Court injunction was issued.
Binman's simple trick for recycling greasy pizza boxes
A TikTok bin expert urges households to rip greasy pizza boxes in half, recycling clean sections and binning the rest, as council rules vary.
Binman's 'rip in half' pizza box recycling rule explained
A TikTok binman says pizza boxes should be ripped in half if partly greasy, with clean cardboard recycled and dirty sections binned, depending on council rules.
Disability North Gosforth building set for major refurbishment
Disability North, serving the North East for over 50 years, will refurbish its Gosforth building after a roof repair campaign, funded partly by the Wolfson Foundation.
Cucumber Rice with Fudgy Eggs: A Refreshing Hot-Cold Dish
Discover Rosie Mackean's quick recipe for cucumber rice with fudgy eggs—a refreshing hot-cold combo of eggy rice, butter, cold cucumber sauce, and pickles. Perfect for summer weeknights.
UN: States legally obliged to consider slavery reparations
A UN committee says countries are legally obliged to consider reparations for the transatlantic slave trade and take measures to address the legacy of racial discrimination.
Lib Dems urge cross-party meet on UK climate response
The Liberal Democrats have called on Andy Burnham to convene a cross-party meeting on the UK's response to extreme weather, including the forthcoming 'super El Niño'.
Poldark cave lost forever after Cornwall cliff collapse
Holywell Cave in Cornwall, featured in BBC's Poldark, has collapsed after a cliff fall. The cave is sealed off and unstable.
Hang old CDs in your garden to stop magpies scaring off birds
Hanging old CDs around a bird feeder can deter magpies from bullying smaller birds, says Huck Nets UK, using reflected light to scare them off.
Binman's blunt warning over one household item that 'should never go in the bin'
A TikTok binman with over 200,000 followers urges people never to put batteries in household rubbish, warning of fire risks and pointing to separate collection points.
Old CDs: Humane Way to Deter Magpies from Garden Bird Feeders
Hang old CDs around your garden to scare off territorial magpies and protect smaller birds like robins and goldfinches, says bird-proofing manufacturer Huck Nets UK.
Millions of Ukrainian books destroyed in Russian attacks
Russian attacks on Ukrainian warehouses and printers have destroyed millions of books, including school textbooks, with one Kyiv printing press due to supply 10% of Ukraine's schoolbooks.
Simple Garden Item That Attracts Hedgehogs Regularly
Placing a shallow dish of fresh water outside in September can attract hedgehogs foraging before hibernation, and help them visit regularly.
Sweden ends Liberia aid, hitting women's health and rights
Sweden has ended its aid programme in Liberia, halting hundreds of millions of pounds in funding that backed women's rights, sexual and reproductive health services, and gender equality projects.
Councils ban fridges from recycling as heatwave causes backlog
Dozens of UK councils have suspended fridge and freezer recycling collections amid a national backlog, with heatwaves blamed for more appliance failures, the Local Government Association says.
Gran, 89, may lose street garden she has tended for 25 years
Katharine Hoskyns, 89, may have to remove her street garden in St John's Wood after Westminster City Council received complaints about antisocial behaviour.
Nepal Rescue Effort Continues as Hundreds Remain Missing
Rescuers in Nepal are racing to find hundreds of people still missing after devastating floods and landslides, with dozens confirmed dead and many more trapped.
Binman warns 'we are not taking it' if bins have one item inside
A TikTok binman with over 200,000 followers warns homeowners that polystyrene should never be put in recycling bins, urging them to check local council rules.
Five September gardening tasks to prepare your garden for autumn
Gardening expert James Ewens shares five simple September jobs that can make a huge difference to your garden's success in the year to follow.
Roughcast removed from Mackintosh Hill House
The roughcast that trapped water in Charles Rennie Mackintosh's Hill House has been removed, marking a significant step in the conservation project to dry out and protect the building.
Trump's Yosemite Sell-Off Plan Shows Oligarchy in Action
A proposal to sell off part of Yosemite National Park to private buyers would trade a public treasure for oligarchic gain, undermining the very idea of shared heritage.
Woman shares 'horrifying' litter at Reading Festival campsite
A festival-goer filmed the rubbish-strewn campsite at Reading Festival, urging others to pick up litter. The event generates hundreds of tonnes of waste yearly, including abandoned tents.
5 September Garden Tasks for a 'Huge Difference'
September is key for Welsh gardeners. James Ewens of Green Feathers shares five simple tasks—planting bulbs, dividing perennials, wildlife care, lawn care, and harvesting—that can make a huge difference.
Mysterious island appears in BC lake then vanishes
A tree-covered island as big as a football pitch appeared on Williston Reservoir in British Columbia, confirmed by satellites, then disappeared by August 5.
Hedgehogs will keep visiting garden if 1 item is placed outdoors
Placing a shallow dish of fresh water outdoors in September encourages hedgehogs to visit gardens regularly, helping them build fat reserves before winter hibernation.
Black tea trick leaves windows gleaming in minutes
A cheap Victorian-era cleaning method using strongly brewed black tea can melt away dust and grime from windows, leaving them streak-free in minutes.
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