Climate Crisis Fuels Floods in Nepal, India, Caribbean
Deadly floods in Nepal, India, and the Caribbean highlight the accelerating climate crisis, with scientists linking extreme rainfall to rising global temperatures.
Category : Environment
6 plants that naturally keep mice and rats out of your garden
A gardener known as Plant Lover shared six plants that repel mice and rats with their scent, including peppermint, lavender, daffodils, marigolds, garlic, and mint.
Gannets on Bass Rock Face Slow Road to Recovery
Bass Rock's gannet colony shows signs of slow recovery after recent avian flu outbreaks, with breeding numbers gradually increasing, according to a new survey.
Vandals smash Sefton Park synagogue as owners remain elusive
Teenage gangs are wrecking the Grade-II* listed Greenbank Drive Synagogue near Sefton Park, which has been empty since 2008. Campaigners urge absentee owners to end the 'wilful neglect' of what the 20th Century Society calls 'arguably the finest surviving
Prune lavender now to triple next year's blooms, experts say
Pruning lavender before summer ends can triple next year's display and keep plants from becoming woody and leggy, according to Gardening Know How.
Prune lavender by end of summer to triple next year's blooms
Pruning lavender by the end of summer directly determines future flowering potential and can even triple next year's display, according to Gardening Know How specialists.
Chicken and leek pie: 1 step for golden pastry
Do one thing before cooking chicken and leek pie for golden, delicious results. Cotswolds Flour and baker Louise Wagstaffe share a straightforward recipe ideal for rainy UK weather.
Add flour to roast potatoes for perfect crunch
Roast potatoes turn out fluffier and crispier if you dust them with flour before roasting, according to a recipe from award-winning Fairfields Farm.
Wildfires in Wales: Record Heat, Drought, and Arson Leave Land Devastated
Record heat and drought fueled hundreds of wildfires across Wales this summer, burning land several times the size of Swansea, with thousands of fires and 18 arrests for arson.
Rats deterred with vinegar and peppermint oil mix, experts say
Pest control experts say a vinegar and peppermint oil mixture can deter rats from entering UK homes. Learn how to apply it and other prevention tips.
Vinegar and Peppermint Oil Deter Rats, Say Pest Experts
Pest control experts say white vinegar alone won't keep rats away, but pairing it with peppermint oil can effectively deter rodents from entering homes and yards.
Tens of thousands of fridges abandoned at Newport docks
Tens of thousands of fridges and freezers are stockpiled at Newport Docks after the collapse of recycling firm Unimetals, with ABP saying the material will be transferred to another specialist operation.
Pacific Forum: Climate Change Greatest Threat to Region
Pacific Islands Forum leaders declare climate change the greatest security threat to the region, urging global action as Palau summit concludes.
Victorian prisoners to repair roads under Labor pothole plan
Victorian prisoners will be put to work on road maintenance, including mowing and rubbish collection, under Labor's plan to fix 500,000 potholes if re-elected.
NSW water licences invalid, regulator powers in doubt
A review found many NSW water licences invalid, raising questions about the regulator's authority and enforcement.
10-second shower habit that stops bathroom mould
Leaving the shower curtain or door open after showering lets steam escape, drying tiles faster and preventing mould growth on grout and silicone.
Rewetting scheme boosts wildlife and cuts flood risk on Holcombe Moor
The National Trust's innovative rewetting of Holcombe Moor, with 3,000 scallop bunds and 1.5 million sphagnum clumps, protects against wildfire and flooding while storing carbon.
Gordonstoun pupils find '1,000-year-old Viking church' on island
Gordonstoun pupils have uncovered the remains of a medieval Viking church, about 1,000 years old, on the uninhabited Orkney island of Swona during an archaeological field trip.
Ex-US aid chief blames Trump for Nepal flood toll
A former US aid chief has suggested that Donald Trump's administration is partly to blame for the high death toll in Nepal's catastrophic glacial floods, which have killed at least 800 people and left around 3,000 missing.
Bigfoot-Like 'Syracuse Figure' Photo Sparks Debate
A hiker's photo of an 'inhuman' figure in a New York swamp goes viral, with skeptics suggesting it's an elderly skinny-dipper, while Bigfoot researchers propose a juvenile Sasquatch.
Fat Bear Week Winner Crowned After Close Vote
A female brown bear known as 519 won Fat Bear Week 2026 at Katmai National Park, beating rival 32 Chunk by a narrow margin in the final vote.
Gateshead farm gets colourful western-themed makeover
Bill Quay Farm in Gateshead has been renovated with a western theme, including interactive murals and a saloon area, created by artist Andy Morley.
Guardian View: Securing Rare Earth Supply Chains Is Common Sense
The Guardian argues that securing rare earth supply chains is common sense, given their essential role in modern technology and the risks of over-reliance on a single source.
Energy Secretary hits back at climate criticism
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh says 'no one should doubt our resolve' on climate change, hitting back at criticism amid UK heatwaves and wildfires.
Solar Bonds: A Bright Idea for Green Investment
Solar bonds offer a secure way to finance renewable energy projects, providing investors with steady returns while accelerating the transition to clean power.
Making the British Countryside More Accessible and Inviting to All
A new initiative aims to open up the British countryside to everyone, removing barriers and creating welcoming spaces for all visitors.
Hamza Yassin's rare owl discovery after 'hideous' jungle filming
Hamza Yassin found a Sokoke scops owl in Kenya after a week-long search, calling the jungle filming 'hideous' for his camera.
Hamza Yassin's 'nightmare' filming BBC wildlife series
Hamza Yassin calls filming in a Kenyan forest a 'nightmare' and 'hideous' while searching for the rare Sokoke scops owl for his new BBC series.
Trump Fossil Fuel Push Fuels Climate Disaster Cartoon
A Nicola Jennings cartoon links Donald Trump's fossil fuel advocacy to climate disaster, highlighting the contradiction between his policies and environmental warnings.
Stranger's Kindness After Car Towed, Kids Shoeless
A man whose car was towed and whose children had no shoes received a wonderful offer from a stranger, highlighting unexpected kindness.
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