British Tourists Warned of £1,700 Fine on Spanish Beaches
British tourists face fines up to £1,700 for smoking or vaping on Spanish beaches. Rules vary by region; check local guidance to avoid penalties.
Category : Environment
UK Fish and Chip Shops Face Mushy Pea Shortage
UK fish and chip shops may face a mushy pea shortage as a heatwave harms crops, raising costs. Andrew Crook of the National Federation of Fish Friers warns of a challenging year.
Labour Leads On Climate Action Says Minister Katie White
Labour minister Katie White says her party is the only one taking climate seriously, criticising both the right and the Greens for blocking action.
Frozen Milk Carton Trick Makes Fans Blow Colder Air
A simple kitchen hack using a frozen milk carton placed in front of a fan can significantly cool the air, making fans more effective during hot weather.
Potentially Record-Breaking El Niño Predicted, Experts Warn of Extreme Weather
Seasonal models predict a potentially record-breaking El Niño, bringing extreme weather, heatwaves, floods, and global warmth, experts warn.
Frozen Milk Carton Trick Makes Fans More Effective
Place a frozen milk carton in front of a fan to circulate cooler air, absorbing heat more effectively than a fan alone, according to Vikki from Lifestyle Homecare Services.
Man Killed by 15ft Shark While Spearfishing Off Western Australia
A 35-year-old man was killed by a 15ft shark while spearfishing with family off Western Australia, the third fatal attack in three weeks.
Yellowstone National Park Partially Reopens After £51m Flood Repairs
Yellowstone partially reopens after catastrophic flooding, using a licence plate system to manage visitors on the southern loop.
Fire at COP30 Venue in Brazil Injures 13, Halts Climate Talks
A fire at COP30 in Belem injured 13 with smoke inhalation, halted talks briefly, and raised concerns as negotiations enter final days.
Swiss Glaciers Face Record Melt as Heatwave Strips Winter Snow
Swiss glaciers face record melt as heatwave strips winter snow, with all accumulation expected to vanish by Monday, marking second-earliest glacier loss day.
Inheritance Tax Change Lifts Huge Cloud For Cumbrian Hill Farm
Cumbrian hill farmer Andrea Meanwell expresses relief after government raises inheritance tax threshold on agricultural land from £1m to £2.5m, saving her family farm from potential sale.
First Video Shows Red Fox Hunting Wolf Pup In Italy
First video evidence of a red fox preying on a wolf pup in Italy, documented by scientists, challenging known predator-prey dynamics.
Violent Protests Erupt in Switzerland Ahead of Trump's Davos Visit
Thousands protest in Zurich ahead of Trump's Davos visit, clashing with police over Greenland threats.
2026 Forecast To Be Among Four Hottest Years On Record
UN warns record hot year almost certain by 2030; 86% chance 2026-2030 will surpass 2024 as hottest year.
Sydney Water Ordered to Remove Fatberg After Beach Closures
NSW EPA orders Sydney Water to remove fatberg at Malabar plant after fatberg caused poo balls that closed beaches last summer.
AI machine sorts clothes faster than humans to boost textile recycling in China
AI machine sorts clothes faster than humans to boost textile recycling in China, reducing waste and improving accuracy.
UK Households Risk £200 Fines for Improper Christmas Recycling
UK households face fines up to £200 for improper Christmas recycling. Learn how to avoid penalties with the 'Scrunch Test' and local council rules.
Fragile Cop30 Deal Reached Amid Bitter Divisions, UN Climate Chief Says
Cop30 reaches fragile deal amid bitter divisions; UN says climate cooperation alive but warns world not winning fight.
Monks Resume US Peace Walk After Houston Crash
Monks resume 2,300-mile peace walk across US after crash in Texas that led to leg amputation; hundreds gather in North Carolina to witness their message.
Five Threats That Jeopardised Cop30 Climate Summit
Cop30 faced five threats: US walkout, China's limited role, extraction vs conservation divide, EU divisions, and geopolitical tensions, nearly collapsing the summit.
Rare Monarch Butterfly Draws Crowds to Dorset After Atlantic Crossing
A rare monarch butterfly blown across the Atlantic by Hurricane Isaac draws over a thousand visitors to Dorset.
Jordan’s Olive Harvest Devastated by Drought and Heatwaves
Jordan's olive harvest devastated by drought and heatwaves, with 70% crop loss threatening 80,000 families and a centuries-old tradition.
Patio Moss Removal: Expert Recommends £3.35 Washing Powder Over Pressure Washers
Patio expert Bill Jarvis recommends using £3.35 biological washing powder instead of pressure washers to safely remove moss and grime from patios.
Swiss Glacier Collapse: Hope Emerges as Hotel Survives Devastation
A Swiss village is wiped out by a glacier collapse, but the Hotel Edelweiss survives, offering a glimmer of hope amid devastation.
El Niño Threatens Worsening Heatwaves and Drought in Asia
El Niño threatens Asia with worsening heatwaves, drought, and food insecurity, impacting India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Grandfather, 67, Left with Broken Ribs After Stag Attack in Cheshire Park
Rod Savage, 67, suffered two broken ribs and a deep wound after a stag charged him at Tatton Park in Cheshire.
Sydney Water Ordered to Remove Fatberg Behind Poo Balls at Malabar Plant
NSW EPA orders Sydney Water to remove fatberg at Malabar plant, which caused beach-closing poo balls. Includes inspections and AI monitoring.
Ranganathan's Bakery Closes After 90 Years
Coughlans Bakery, co-owned by comedian Romesh Ranganathan, has closed after 87 years due to rising fuel costs, wage pressures, and NI changes, costing an extra £20,000 per week.
Queensland Woman Jailed for Smuggling Rare Cacti
Queensland woman jailed for importing illegal cacti in fake lingerie packages, sentenced to six months for biosecurity offences.
James Cameron: Deep Ocean Safer Than an Elevator, Titan Crew Lacked Imagination
James Cameron says deep ocean is safer than an elevator, criticises Titan sub's risk management, and supports deep-sea mining.
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