Air Pollution Linked to Cognitive Decline, Study Finds
Study links chronic air pollution exposure to cognitive decline, especially in older, less educated men, with global implications.
Category : Environment
Hidden Lead in Your Garden: Risks and Safety Tips
Learn about hidden lead risks in urban gardens and simple safety tips to protect your family from exposure.
Staying at Home Exposes You to Indoor Air Pollution, Study Finds
Study finds secondhand smoke and stove use are biggest indoor pollution sources in UK homes, with tips to reduce exposure.
UK Braces for 38°C Heatwave Next Week
Weather maps show 38°C heat hitting the UK next week, especially in southern and eastern England, with London, Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex among hottest areas on July 8.
UK Gardeners Warned: Trimming Hedges in July May Be Illegal
UK gardeners are advised not to trim hedges in July to avoid breaking the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, which protects active bird nests. Expert Joe Swift recommends waiting until after August 31.
England's New Recycling Rules: Three Items You Can Now Recycle
New Simpler Recycling rules in England standardise collections and expand food waste recycling, including plastic pots, tubs, trays, and metal foil.
Academics Unveil Sweeping Plan for Planetary Survival with Equality and Climate Goals
World Inequality Lab report proposes wealth taxes, shorter hours, and diet changes to raise living standards, cut inequality, and keep warming below 2C.
Netflix's 'Trainwreck: Storm Area 51' Documentary Has Viewers Hooked
Netflix's documentary 'Trainwreck: Storm Area 51' revisits the 2019 viral meme about storming a US Air Force base, with viewers calling it a 'mini time capsule'.
Heatwave Study Reveals Social Inequalities in Cool Seeking Behaviour
Study uses mobile data to track heatwave cool-seeking, revealing social inequalities and need for community cooling centres.
Protests Escalate in Albania Over Kushner-Backed Luxury Resort
Protests in Albania intensify against a $1.6bn luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner, citing environmental damage and lack of transparency.
Sam Neill Threatened Over Goldmine Opposition In New Zealand
Sam Neill says he received threats of violence from goldmine supporters after opposing a fast-tracked project near his New Zealand farm.
Greek volcano thought dormant for 100,000 years accumulating magma
Methana volcano near Athens, dormant for 100,000 years, is accumulating magma, prompting a rethink of volcanic threat assessment.
World's Oldest Pygmy Hippo Turns 52 in San Diego
Hannah Shirley, world's oldest pygmy hippo, turns 52 at San Diego Humane Society with a Hungry Hungry Hippos-themed party.
Biebrza Marshes: A Wildlife Spectacle and a Lesson for Britain
Biebrza marshes in Poland showcase abundant wildlife, reminding Britain of lost biodiversity and the need for conservation.
Spanish Bluebells: Invasive Threat to UK Gardens and Native Flora
Spanish bluebells are invading UK gardens, outcompeting native English bluebells. Learn to identify and safely remove them.
UN Warns of AI's Environmental Costs on Planet Resources
UN warns AI's rapid growth is straining energy, water, and carbon resources, urging sustainable development.
Wellington Sewage Spill Fix by November, Full Repairs by 2027
Wellington sewage spill fix by November, full repairs by 2027; businesses face losses as timeline extends.
Ancient Stepwells Revived In India To Fight Water Scarcity
Ancient stepwells in India are being restored to provide drinking water as the country faces a severe water crisis, with over 600 million people under water stress.
Barratt Staff Raise £7,300 for Literacy via Tough Mudder
A team from Barratt and David Wilson Homes West Scotland raised £7,300 for Bookmark Reading Charity by completing the Tough Mudder obstacle course, with match funding from parent company Barratt Redrow.
Tea Bags and Coffee Grounds Banned from Bins in England
Tea bags and coffee grounds banned from general bins in England under new recycling rules; councils implement standardised system from March 31.
Family pays tribute to Durham boy, 14, who died after farm vehicle overturned
Aaron Anderson, 14, died after a John Deere Gator overturned on a farm in Burnopfield, County Durham. Family pays tribute.
Osaka Receives Anonymous Gold Bar Donation Worth £2.7m for Water Pipe Repairs
Anonymous donor gives 21kg of gold bars worth £2.7m to Osaka for repairing ageing water pipes, mayor confirms.
South East Water Leaders Accused of Incompetence as Chair Resigns
MPs accuse South East Water leaders of incompetence over outages; chair resigns as company faces £22m Ofwat fine.
Birkenhead Five Years On: Mixed Views on £26M Plans
Five years after Wirral Council's Birkenhead 2040 plan, locals share mixed views: some see a ghost town, others green shoots. Key projects include a £26M waterfront redevelopment and 1,500 new homes.
Rough Fell Ewes Dig Snow Shelters in Yorkshire Dales
Rough Fell ewes in Westmorland dig snow shelters to graze and stay warm during winter storms, as observed in a 1951 Country diary.
Animal influencer Mike Holston injured in skydiving accident
Wildlife influencer Mike Holston, 'the Real Tarzann', hospitalised after skydiving accident; recovering from injuries.
Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm Hit by Bovine TB Outbreak
Jeremy Clarkson culls first calf born on Diddly Squat farm after bovine TB outbreak, highlighting ongoing challenges for UK farming.
Tsunami Survivor Recalls Beach Horror and Life-Saving Injury
Andy Chaggar, a survivor of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, describes seeing a beach littered with body parts and how a severe leg injury ultimately saved his life.
COP30 Climate Summit Faces Political Challenges as Scientists Urge Decisive Action
Scientists warn COP30 must act decisively to cut emissions and phase out fossil fuels, as President Lula seeks common ground amid political challenges.
Young Nature Goddesses Start Wildlife Club
Two eight-year-old girls in Stamford start a school wildlife club called the Nature Goddesses, discovering moths, butterflies, and more while learning to protect nature.
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