Farmers Cleared Over Death of ELO Cellist Mike Edwards in Devon Hay Bale Accident
Two farmers cleared over death of ELO cellist Mike Edwards, crushed by a hay bale in Devon in 2010. Court finds accident not their fault.
Category : Environment
Climate Change May Boost Hailstone Size By 47%
Climate change could increase maximum hailstone size by up to 47%, with more frequent hailstorms in some regions, study finds.
Treasury Criticises 'Unachievable' Cumbria Nuclear Waste Dump Plans
Treasury assessment rates UK's proposed nuclear waste dump in Cumbria as 'unachievable', with costs potentially reaching £54bn.
Green Shoots Return To Rothiemurchus Ancient Forest
Ancient Caledonian pine forest in Rothiemurchus shows recovery with new saplings, thanks to land management and reduced deer numbers.
UK Scientists Create Liquid Fuel From Sunlight And Air
Cambridge researchers create a standalone device that produces liquid fuel from sunlight, CO2 and water, mimicking artificial photosynthesis.
Princess of Wales Begins Global Early Years Mission in Italy
Princess of Wales begins global early years mission in Italy, marking her first major international visit since cancer recovery.
Lottery Winner Builds Private Forest on £148m Estate
Euromillions winner Adrian Bayford plants 1,500 trees on his Cambridgeshire estate, creating a private forest and educational centre.
Drought Forces Ancient Himalayan Village in Nepal to Relocate
Climate change forces ancient Himalayan village in Nepal to relocate due to drought and floods.
Adani Ends Legal Fight Against Activist Ben Pennings
Adani ends five-and-a-half-year legal battle against activist Ben Pennings over Carmichael coalmine, dropping damages claim.
Prince William Hails 'Unstoppable' Urgent Optimism of Earthshot Prize Finalists
Prince William announces 2025 Earthshot Prize finalists, highlighting urgent optimism and the need for action by 2030. British firm Matter among finalists.
The Given World Review: A Stunning Tale of Rural Life in Ecological Crisis
Melissa Harrison's The Given World is a haunting novel of rural life in ecological crisis, following interconnected villagers over six months.
Orphaned Monkey Punch Finds Comfort in Stuffed Toy After Mother Rejection
Punch, an orphaned Japanese macaque, finds comfort in a stuffed toy after being rejected by his mother and bullied by other monkeys at Ichikawa Zoo.
Climate Crisis to Reshape Geopolitics, Warns Ex-Diplomat Arthur Snell
Ex-diplomat Arthur Snell warns climate crisis will accelerate conflict, migration, and far-right populism, reshaping global geopolitics.
Nature Recovery Plan Clause Sparks Debate In England
Conservationists criticise new clause allowing one-year contract termination in England's nature recovery plan, citing underfunding and reduced ambition.
Russian Man Killed in Shark Attack Off Egyptian Red Sea Resort
Russian man killed by tiger shark off Hurghada, Egypt. Coastline closed for 46 miles. Shark captured for analysis.
US Environment Agency Could End Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
EPA proposes ending mandatory greenhouse gas reporting for 8,000 facilities, citing bureaucratic burden and lack of direct health impact.
Plans for Retreat Near CS Lewis Nature Reserve Spark Opposition
Opposition grows against plans for a retreat near the CS Lewis Nature Reserve in Oxford, inspired by The Chronicles of Narnia.
Four Shark Attacks in 48 Hours Linked to Pollution, Rattling Sydney Surfers
Four shark attacks in 48 hours in NSW, three in Sydney, linked to murky water from pollution, causing beach closures and event cancellations.
Storage Tomatoes: The Secret to Fresh Tomatoes All Year Round
Discover storage tomatoes that can keep fresh for months, ideal for UK gardeners to enjoy home-grown tomatoes all winter.
Salmon Tastier When This Spice Is Added Before Baking
Adding cumin before baking salmon enhances its flavor. Expert tips and home cook suggestions make this simple method a game-changer for your weekly salmon dish.
Mountain Lion Captured in San Francisco Streets
Wildlife officials captured a young mountain lion roaming San Francisco streets; it will be released into the wild.
111 Dead in Northern India After Freak Hailstorm and Rain
At least 111 killed in Uttar Pradesh, India, after unseasonal hailstorm, heavy rain and lightning; many deaths from falling trees and collapsing walls.
FIFA Bans Pre-Revolutionary Iran Flags at World Cup
FIFA's ban on pre-revolutionary Iran flags at the World Cup stands after a last-minute legal hearing. Iran face New Zealand in their opener amid political tensions.
Greek Island of Makri on Sale for Price of London Flat, But Development Banned
Greek island Makri, valued at £6.9m, on sale for £213k—price of a London flat—but development banned due to conservation laws.
Wildfires Rage on Mount Vesuvius Amid Europe Heat Crisis
Wildfires on Mount Vesuvius and across southern Europe as heatwave breaks records, forces evacuations, and threatens tourism.
Scientists Warn as Key Ocean Monitoring Network Decommissioned Under Trump Cuts
A key ocean monitoring network is being decommissioned under Trump-era budget cuts, just as an El Niño event looms, sparking warnings from scientists.
West Bank Livestock Market: Sheep and Goats Sold at Dawn
Photos of sheep and goats for sale at a West Bank livestock market near Nablus, where prices rise due to shrinking grazing land.
Hundreds of Vintage Shoes Discovered on Welsh Beaches, Linked to 150-Year-Old Shipwreck
Hundreds of vintage shoes found on Welsh beaches, possibly from a 150-year-old shipwreck or Bridgend's shoemaking industry.
Bedouin Families Face Eviction From Ancient Petra Cave Homes
Bedouin families in Petra face eviction from ancient cave homes as Jordan develops the UNESCO site for tourism, sparking cultural rights concerns.
Marine Biologist Ron Taylor Dies Leaving Conservation Legacy
Ron Taylor, Australian marine conservationist and Jaws shark cameraman, dies aged 78 from cancer, leaving a legacy of shark protection.
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