Mountain Lion Spotted in San Francisco Neighbourhood Prompts Safety Warnings
A mountain lion spotted in a San Francisco residential area prompts safety warnings; authorities locate the animal but details remain unclear.
Category : Environment
Keep Windows Shut Friday, UK Households Warned
As temperatures set to hit 30C in parts of England on Friday, experts advise keeping windows closed during the day to avoid letting more heat inside.
Scientists Unlock Secret to Perfect Chocolate in Cocoa Fermentation
Researchers identify microbes key to cocoa fermentation, enabling manipulation of chocolate flavour and potentially reducing costs.
Deadly Heatwave Fuels Wildfires Across Mediterranean, Thousands Evacuated
Wildfires rage across Mediterranean amid deadly heatwave, killing three and forcing thousands to evacuate in Spain, Greece, and other countries.
Maasai Welcome First Rains but Drought Persists in Kenya
Maasai in Kenya welcome first rains after severe drought, but warn crisis persists with livestock deaths, water scarcity, and rising child marriage fears.
Rare Blue-Crowned Laughingthrush Chicks Hatch at Blackpool Zoo
Blackpool Zoo announces the successful hatching of three Blue-crowned laughingthrush chicks, a critically endangered species with fewer than 250 birds left in the wild.
Best Supermarket Sausages: Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons Top Three
Which? blind taste test crowns Lidl, Aldi, and Morrisons own-brand sausages as the best in the UK, with budget-friendly options outperforming premium brands.
Water Firms Enforcing Hosepipe Bans Leak Over One Billion Litres Daily
Four water firms with hosepipe bans leak over 1 billion litres daily, sparking criticism over executive pay and water waste.
Mother of Girl Who Died After Beach Infection Speaks Out Amid Sewage Crisis
Julie Maughan speaks about her daughter Heather Preen's death from E. coli after a Devon beach visit amid the UK sewage crisis, as a new Channel 4 drama highlights the issue.
Rare White Deer Spotted in Scottish Highlands
A rare white deer, one of only a handful in the UK, photographed grazing on an office lawn in Dumfriesshire.
Urgent Warning as Asian Hornet Invasion Fears Grow in UK
Urgent warning after suspected Asian hornet sighting in Plymouth; public urged to check for nests as invasion fears grow.
Seismic Waves Boost Soil Health And Crop Yields
Seismic wave technique called 'soilsmology' maps soil health, helping farmers boost yields and avert famine, say scientists.
Public Urged to Grow Unusual Plants to Safeguard Diversity of UK Blooms
Plant Heritage urges public to grow unusual plants to safeguard diversity of UK blooms, as over half of cultivated plants are no longer sold.
El Nino Warning: UK Households Face Higher Energy Bills
The looming 'super' El Nino could drive up global gas demand, leading to higher energy bills for millions of UK households this winter, analysts warn.
Couple Live in Shed for Four Years After River Pollution Ban Blocks Dream Home
Couple live in a shed for four years after river pollution rules block their dream eco-home, joining a landmark environmental lawsuit.
London, San Francisco and Beijing Achieve ‘Remarkable Reductions’ in Air Pollution
London, San Francisco and Beijing are among 19 cities that have cut air pollution by over 20% since 2010, according to a new analysis.
Australia's Soft Plastics Crisis Worsens Post REDcycle
Two years after REDcycle's collapse, 94% of Australia's soft plastics go to landfill. Experts urge packaging industry to act as recycling capacity lags.
Pesticide Cocktails Found in 85% of European Apples
Study finds 85% of European apples contain multiple pesticide residues, with some up to seven chemicals, raising health concerns.
M&S vs Iceland Grapes: Taste Test Reveals Surprising Winner
A taste test compares grapes from Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury's, and Iceland. Iceland wins for flavor, crunch, and value, despite less visual appeal.
England's swimming waters five times more polluted than EU, research finds
England's bathing waters are five times more polluted than EU, with 8.4% rated poor, the highest in Europe, prompting warnings of becoming 'dirty man of Europe'.
Chef's Simple Step for Perfect Poached Eggs
A chef tested six poached egg methods and found that soaking the egg in a vinegar-water mixture before cooking prevents stringiness, yielding a perfectly round egg with a runny yolk.
Locust Swarms Threaten Spanish Canary Islands
Locust swarms threaten Spanish Canary Islands, with risk of plague on Lanzarote, Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura.
Winterwatch Viewers Criticise BBC's Dramatic Changes
Winterwatch viewers criticise BBC for referencing The Traitors, with many switching off over the dramatic changes.
New Floating Natural Waterpool Opens in Canary Wharf
Sea Lanes Canary Wharf opens Friday with a 50-metre natural water pool, saunas, and clubhouse, offering year-round open water swimming and inclusive wellness facilities in London.
Australia Faces Record-Breaking Heatwave and Fire Threats
Australia faces record-breaking heatwave with temperatures near 50°C, fire threats, and evacuations in Victoria and South Australia.
NSW Dolphin Census Launched for Marine Protection
Over 500 citizen scientists joined NSW's first statewide dolphin census to aid marine protection and gather data on dolphin populations.
Iceland Grapes Beat M&S and Sainsbury's in Taste Test
A taste test reveals Iceland offers the best grapes among M&S, Sainsbury's, and Iceland, with superior flavor, crunch, and value for money.
Yorkshire Town's 'Forever Chemicals' Crisis Revealed in Blood Tests
Blood tests in Bentham, North Yorkshire, reveal alarming PFAS levels, with one in four residents in the highest risk category, linked to factory contamination.
Trump's Reflecting Pool Turns Green Again After Blue Paint
Donald Trump's $20 million renovation of Washington DC's Reflecting Pools has already turned green due to algae, despite advanced nanobubbler technology. The National Park Service is cleaning the pool.
Nine in Ten Child Drownings Could Be Prevented
A new report by the Royal Life Saving Society UK reveals that nearly 90% of child drownings could be prevented, with stark inequalities among ethnic and deprived communities.
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