Glaciers in Nepal and Tibet Melting Faster Than Expected
New research reveals glaciers in Nepal and Tibet are melting at unprecedented rates due to the climate crisis, threatening water supplies for millions across Asia.
Category : Environment
Nepal-Tibet floods: prepare for more climate disasters
The devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet show how climate change intensifies disasters. Governments must prepare for more extreme events and invest in resilience.
Strathclyde Watersports Centre gets £1.18m green heating grant
Strathclyde Country Park Watersports Centre has received £1.18 million from the Scottish Government’s Clyde Mission Heat Decarbonisation Fund, the first grant from the £25 million package.
Swampy's Airport Tunnel Protest Remembered 25 Years On
Manchester Airport's second runway opened 25 years ago. Before planes took off, Swampy and activists spent six months in underground tunnels, dubbed 'human moles'.
Government urged to prioritise heat pump installations
The government must prioritise heat pump installation to tackle climate chaos, according to a new report urging faster rollout.
UK Needs New Reservoirs, State Should Build Them
Britain needs new reservoirs to secure water supplies, and the state — not private firms — should build them, argues a new report.
Nepal Tibet Flash Floods Leave Trail of Devastation
A tsunami-like flash flood from the sky devastated Nepal and Tibet, leaving a trail of destruction in the latest climate disaster.
Gartcosh Cold Reduction Mill history project launches
North Lanarkshire's Your Heritage in Focus project celebrates Gartcosh Cold Reduction Mill, inviting residents, former steelworkers and families to heritage events in September and October.
Wheelchair user challenges Andy Burnham to try daily barriers
Disabled adventurer Nick Wilson, who has climbed Snowdon in his all-terrain wheelchair, challenges Prime Minister Andy Burnham to experience the daily barriers wheelchair users face.
Solar Sharer Scheme: Free Power, Higher Bills
An Australian energy scheme gives three free solar hours daily but raises overall bills. Learn how Solar Sharer works and its impact.
Leading Questions: Jealous Sister-in-Law Strains Family Dynamics
A reader seeks advice on navigating a jealous sister-in-law whose behaviour is affecting family gatherings and relationships.
Irish Red Cross appeal after Nepal flash floods
The Irish Red Cross has launched an urgent appeal as two Irish nationals are among hundreds feared missing after severe flash floods in Nepal, where 165 bodies have been recovered.
Rubbish dumped at Cefn-Cwrt Reservoir sparks anger
Piles of rubbish, including household waste, have been dumped at Cefn-Cwrt Reservoir in South Wales, leaving locals 'absolutely shocked' and 'mortified'.
RSPCA advice after hedgehog spotted wandering in daylight
A woman found a hedgehog wandering at 8am and took it to a vet. The RSPCA advises that daytime hedgehogs may be unwell or injured.
Storms and Floods Damage Homes After Heatwaves
Storms and floods have damaged homes across England and Wales following recent heatwaves, with the Met Office issuing warnings and residents urged to stay vigilant.
Prue Leith lunchbox ban idea branded classist by mum
Prue Leith's call for compulsory school meals and a lunchbox ban is slammed as classist, with critics noting state schools already flout healthy food rules.
Glendale Show cancels sheep and goat section over bluetongue
Glendale Agricultural Society has cancelled the Sheep & Goat Section at this year's show in Wooler due to bluetongue outbreaks. The rest of the event on August 29 will continue as planned.
Scotland's Best Farm Shop Crowned Near Glasgow
Greenhall Country Cafe and Farm Shop near Blantyre has been named Farm Restaurant/Café of the Year at the Food Awards Scotland 2026, beating two other venues.
West Point Fires Climate Scientist Over Diversity Role
West Point has fired a climate scientist who also served as the academy's chief diversity officer, according to reports.
William and Kate issue joint statement after Nepal floods
The Prince and Princess of Wales have expressed their shock at the flash floods in Nepal, saying their thoughts are with everyone caught up in the 'terrible disaster'.
London Assembly urges Khan to accelerate home retrofitting
London Assembly warns Sadiq Khan that over one million children face health risks unless home retrofitting is accelerated to tackle overheating.
Campaigners demand statutory school uniform grant as costs soar
Campaigners demand a statutory national school uniform grant in England as soaring costs push parents into debt and leave pupils facing isolation, with just 22 of 153 councils offering dedicated support.
Plug-in solar panels now legal in UK: where to buy them
Plug-in solar panels are legally on sale in the UK from today. Here's where to buy them, the rules they must meet, and how much they could save you.
King Charles 'heartbroken' over Nepal floods as Brits missing
King Charles and Queen Camilla sent a message of sympathy after devastating flash floods in Nepal left dozens of British nationals among hundreds missing and feared dead.
Flooding damages homes as thunderstorms follow UK heatwaves
Dozens of homes were damaged by flood water as thunderstorms hit England and Wales, with 75mm of rain possible in 12 hours and drought still affecting 71.3% of England.
Hiker's backpack found on Austrian glacier after 30 years
A hiker's backpack, lost on an Austrian glacier around 30 years ago, has been recovered as ice melts, and reunited with its owner.
Ayrshire veteran urges public to sign open letter to PM
Army veteran John Owens urges Ayrshire residents to sign a Help for Heroes open letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, calling for a generational shift in support for veterans.
Screwdriver test to revive yellow lawns after UK drought
After a summer of high temperatures and drought, UK gardeners can use a simple 'screwdriver test' to determine if their brown lawn is dormant or dead, and how to help it recover.
UK has 'almost no gas' stored for winter, Centrica boss warns
Centrica CEO Chris O'Shea warns the UK has 'almost no gas' in storage for winter, calling energy security a national security concern as stocks lag Europe.
UK Wildfire and Flood Risks Rise with Climate Crisis
Britain faces escalating wildfire and flood risks as the climate crisis intensifies, according to a new analysis. The country must adapt to more extreme weather patterns.
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