Jane Goodall's Legacy Lives On, Say Supporters
A year after Dr Jane Goodall's death, supporters including actor Peter Egan and vice president Mary Lewis vow to continue her conservation and youth work.
Category : Environment
Golden apple pie crust: one ingredient trick before baking
Adding ground ginger to the filling helps achieve a golden crust on a five-ingredient apple pie, according to a recipe from JAZZ Apples.
Liverpool's worst summer for climate impact; next one will be worse
Liverpool has just endured its worst summer for climate change impacts, with wildfires and record heat, and the next one will be worse, warns Green leader Cllr Tom Crone.
Plug-in solar panels could save households £110 a year
Plug-in solar panels, now stocked by major retailers, could cut electricity bills by up to £110 a year, but older homes may need electrical checks first.
Garden expert: 5 jobs to do by September, 1 to avoid
Gardeners urged to tackle five key jobs before September, but experts say one common end-of-summer task should be left alone for now.
Natural England boss accused of blocking cheaper energy plans
Tony Juniper, Natural England chairman, is accused of blocking power plants that could cut household bills by £500 a year, campaigners claim.
Mum's skin cancer fight to make sun cream cheaper in UK
A mother from West Sussex is campaigning to make sun cream cheaper after losing most of her lower eyelid to skin cancer diagnosed in her 20s.
Keep wasps away for weeks with one common oil spray
Spraying peppermint oil on garden furniture can repel wasps for up to two weeks, a DIY expert has revealed, offering a simple solution for Welsh homes.
South West Water worst for environment in England, analysis shows
Friends of the Earth analysis finds South West Water is England's worst environmental performer, with the most sewage spills and pollution incidents across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset.
Brighton swimmers furious over sewage pollution in sea
Brighton beach had two sewage alerts in August; swimmers say checking for spills is now as routine as checking the weather.
Alan Titchmarsh names five plants for autumn garden colour
Alan Titchmarsh has named five late-summer plants to add autumn colour to your garden, including dahlia, crocosmia, echinacea, sedum and kniphofia.
Gardeners Warned Not to Touch One Thing Until Next Week
BBC Gardeners' World Magazine advises skipping deadheading in August to let seedheads form, feeding birds and wildlife through winter.
Badenoch urges Burnham to 'get Britain drilling again'
Kemi Badenoch has urged the Prime Minister to 'Get Britain Drilling Again' when MPs return from their summer break, calling for full use of natural resources to lower energy bills.
Skip deadheading this August to help wildlife, experts say
BBC Gardeners' World Magazine urges gardeners to stop deadheading in August, letting seedheads develop to feed birds and insects through winter.
Couple's Final Message Before Fatal Grizzly Bear Attack
A couple sent a final message saying 'Bear attack bad' before a grizzly bear killed them and their dog in Banff National Park in 2023.
Gardeners urged to skip deadheading to feed birds this autumn
Gardeners should stop deadheading plants now so seedheads form, feeding goldfinches, sparrows and solitary bees through winter, says BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.
Hamza Yassin's Kenya Bird of Prey Series Airs Tonight
Hamza Yassin explores Kenya's endangered birds of prey, including the martial eagle, in a new BBC One series airing tonight at 7pm.
Rake September leaves to keep lawns healthy, expert says
Gardeners should rake fallen leaves regularly in September to keep lawns healthy, as thick layers can block light, trap moisture and invite pests, experts warn.
Rake autumn leaves in September for healthy winter lawns
Gardeners should rake fallen leaves regularly in September to keep lawns healthy through autumn and winter, says lawn expert Craig Wilson.
Alan Titchmarsh: five plants for autumn garden colour
Alan Titchmarsh has named five plants to add to your garden for autumn colour, including crocosmia, echinacea, sedum, kniphofia and dahlia.
Gravel mulch boosts lavender and rosemary growth naturally
Adding gravel to soil improves drainage and heat for lavender and rosemary, mimicking their Mediterranean habitat and boosting growth, fragrance and flavour.
Peppermint oil spray keeps wasps away for two weeks
A DIY expert says spraying peppermint oil on outdoor furniture deters wasps for up to two weeks. Lemongrass or clove oil also work, but keep it away from pets.
Nepal-Tibet flood toll: 691 dead, 3,000 missing
The combined death toll in Nepal and Tibet reached 691, with over 3,000 missing, as rescuers race to find trapped workers and new flood fears emerge.
Scots face fuel bill hike as GB Energy branded 'complete failure'
Scots face higher energy bills this winter as a Sunday Mail investigation finds GB Energy has not invested in a single Scottish firm, prompting criticism.
Marra backs Gaza protesters, calls Israel action 'genocide'
Scottish Labour leadership frontrunner Michael Marra has branded Israel's offensive in Gaza a 'genocide' and defended protesters facing jail for direct action, in an exclusive Sunday Mail interview.
Baking soda in the boil makes roast potatoes crispier
Adding baking soda to the boiling water is the secret to crispy roast potatoes with fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth centres, says recipe creator FoodByMaria.
Patio weeds killed with 90p lemon juice, not vinegar or salt
A 90p bottle of lemon juice from Sainsbury's shrivelled patio weeds in hours on a sunny day, offering a natural alternative to vinegar, salt, and chemicals.
Avocados stay fresh for 'two weeks' with fridge storage tip
Ripe avocados can stay fresh for up to two weeks when stored in the fridge crisper drawer, according to waste management specialists at Wheeldon Brothers.
Ripe avocados stay fresh for '2 weeks' with fridge trick
Ripe avocados can stay fresh and green for up to two weeks if stored in the fridge crisper drawer, say waste management specialists at Wheeldon Brothers.
90p lemon juice kills patio weeds naturally, no vinegar or salt
A 90p bottle of lemon juice from Sainsbury's killed patio weeds naturally in a few hours on a sunny day, offering a chemical-free alternative to vinegar and salt.
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