Martha's Vineyard couple drown in New Year's Day boating accident
Roy Scheffer, 77, and Patricia Bergeron, 69, drowned after their scalloping boat capsized off Edgartown. The community mourns the loss of two pillars. Read the full story.
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Firefighters save dog from frozen pond on New Year's Day
A dramatic rescue unfolded in Rhode Island as firefighters saved a yellow Labrador named Phoenix from an icy pond. Read the full story of this New Year's Day heroism.
Family of Four Feared in Withernsea Sea Search
A major rescue operation is underway off Withernsea after reports of a family in difficulty in 'horrendous' sea conditions. Coastguard helicopters and lifeboats are involved.
Major search for family in difficulty off Withernsea coast
A major multi-agency rescue operation is underway off the East Yorkshire coast after reports of a family in trouble in 'horrendous' sea conditions. Emergency services continue the search.
Long showers cost the planet dearly, warns reader
A Guardian letter highlights the climate impact of excessive water use. Learn how simple changes, like shorter showers, can make a real difference. Read the full perspective.
Five Signs Your Cat Is Happy: Feline Emotions Decoded
Learn the five definitive signs of feline contentment, from slow blinks to tail positions. Decode your cat's emotions and strengthen your bond today.
2025 confirmed as UK's hottest and sunniest year
The Met Office confirms 2025 was the UK's hottest and sunniest year since records began in 1884. Discover the climate change impact and regional hosepipe bans.
Border Collie Recognises Over 200 Toy Names
Meet Harvey, the seven-year-old Border Collie hailed as Britain's brightest dog for recognising 221 different toys by name. Discover his unique training and genius studies.
Sow These 6 Seeds Now for an Early Harvest
Gardening expert Benedict Vanheems reveals the six key vegetables to plant in early January for the earliest possible harvest this year, including onions, chillies, and cauliflower.
Fatal Mountain Lion Attack in Colorado, Two Cats Shot
A woman has been found dead in a suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado. Two hikers discovered the scene. Read the full details of this tragic wildlife incident.
2025 Confirmed as UK's Warmest Year on Record
The Met Office confirms 2025 was the UK's warmest and sunniest year ever recorded, with climate change cited as a key driver. Discover the data behind the historic heat.
Met Office: 2025 is UK's hottest year on record
The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's warmest year since 1884, with a record-breaking average temperature of 10.09°C. Discover the climate data and impacts.
2025 Climate Litigation: Big Oil's Courtroom Battles
As Trump boosts fossil fuels, US courts saw a surge in climate accountability lawsuits against Big Oil in 2025. Explore the key wins, novel cases, and the fight for a liability shield.
US Climate Litigation: 2025's Courtroom Wins and Losses
A wave of climate accountability lawsuits surged in US courts in 2025. Explore the key trends, from novel legal strategies to industry efforts to secure immunity, and what to watch in 2026.
First fatal mountain lion attack in Colorado since 1999
A solo female hiker has died in a suspected mountain lion attack on a Colorado trail, the first such fatality in the state since 1999. Authorities advise on wildlife safety.
Popular January gardening job could keep robins away
Experts warn against trimming hedges this January to protect nesting robins. Learn how to make your garden a haven for these beloved red-breasted birds with simple tips.
Don't Trim Hedges in January to Help Nesting Robins
Gardeners are urged to delay hedge trimming this January to protect nesting robins. Experts from the Woodland Trust and RSPB explain how to help these beloved UK birds thrive in your garden.
10 dead in contaminated water outbreak in Indian city
At least 10 people have died and hundreds hospitalised in Indore, India's cleanest city, after a diarrhoea outbreak linked to contaminated drinking water. Authorities are investigating.
Winter flowers bloom in UK due to climate change
Over 300 native plants are flowering in winter, a visible sign of UK climate change. Scientists link each 1°C rise to 2.5 extra blooming species. Read the full report.
Second NSW drowning of 2026 at Lobster Bay
A man in his 50s has drowned at Lobster Bay, marking the second coastal fatality in New South Wales this year. Authorities warn of dangerous summer conditions.
Cop30 Summit Tests Fragile Climate Cooperation
The Cop30 climate summit in Brazil revealed deep fractures in international diplomacy. With Trump rejecting multilateralism and new EU tariffs sparking tension, the future of global climate action hangs in the balance. Read our analysis.
Wildlife Week: Otters, Owls, and Global Animal Snapshots
From UK otters finding joy in donated Christmas trees to a snowy owl enduring -30°C in China, explore this week's stunning global wildlife photographs and conservation stories.
Climate Cooperation at Risk as Multilateralism Faces Unprecedented Threat
As populism rises and the US rejects cooperation, the future of global climate diplomacy hangs in the balance. Can the world unite to avert disaster?
Wildlife Week: Otter Cubs & Songbird Success
This week's global wildlife highlights include UK otters enriched by donated Christmas trees, a boom for British songbirds, and stunning images from snow owls to sea turtles. Discover the hope and threats for nature.
Community Christmas Meals Combat Loneliness and Division
A new initiative, 'Together at Christmas', launched in Tulse Hill, brings communities together for festive meals. Organisers aim to expand from pilot events to 1,000 meals nationwide by next Christmas to fight isolation.
South-East Asia monsoon kills 200+, displaces millions
Catastrophic monsoon rains have battered South-East Asia, causing widespread flooding, hundreds of fatalities, and mass displacement. Read the full report on the unfolding humanitarian crisis.
Winter flowers signal UK climate change impact
A new analysis reveals a direct link between rising temperatures and hundreds of plants flowering in winter, a clear sign of climate disruption. Discover the data and what it means.
Mousley Bottom: From Town Tip to Nature Reserve
A Derbyshire site once poisoned by a dump, sewage and gasworks is now a vibrant nature haven. Discover the story of this remarkable environmental recovery and what it teaches us about nature's resilience.
Winter Bloom of 300+ UK Plants Signals Climate Breakdown
A New Year plant hunt reveals hundreds of species, including daisies, flowering in winter due to rising temperatures. Scientists call it a 'visible signal' of climate disruption.
Mousley Bottom's transformation from dump to woodland
Discover how a Derbyshire wasteland, once a toxic dump, has been reborn as a vibrant nature reserve through community action and nature's resilience. Explore this inspiring story of environmental recovery.
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