Tesco recalls ready-meal over E. coli fears - 'do not eat'
Tesco has recalled its Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad over possible E. coli contamination, urging customers not to eat affected batches and to return them for a full refund.
Category : Environment
Mining village transformation plans on public display
Plans to transform the former Lanarkshire mining village of Douglas West into an outdoor recreation, heritage and tourism destination will go on public display this week.
British florists face worst year yet as drought decimates stocks
British florists are facing their 'worst year yet' as record low rainfall and high temperatures decimate flower stocks, forcing wedding couples to rethink decor.
Wild beavers could return to Wigan and Leigh after 500 years
Wild beavers could be released in Wigan and Leigh under plans to improve wetlands, reduce flood risk and boost nature after more than 500 years of extinction in the area.
ULEZ Brings Cleaner Air to London, Study Finds
London's Ultra Low Emission Zone has significantly improved air quality, reducing harmful pollutants and bringing health benefits to residents, a new study reveals.
Poverty Lived Experiences Guide New UK Policy
The UK government will overhaul anti-poverty policy using lived experiences of poverty, following a review that found current approaches often fail to address root causes.
Scotland urged to match Burnham's rough sleeping pledge
Livingston MP Gregor Poynton has called on the Scottish Government to match Andy Burnham's £442m plan to end rough sleeping by Christmas, citing record homelessness levels.
Wirral driver swerves to avoid huge fly-tip on Red Hill Road
Council officers are investigating a large-scale fly-tipping incident on Red Hill Road, Storeton, after a driver swerved to avoid waste scattered across the road.
Meerkat family killed in tunnel collapse at wildlife park
A meerkat family has died at Tropical Birdland in Desford, Leicestershire, after a tunnel collapsed during heavy rain. Only one survived.
NASA timelapse shows Europe's 40C heatwave toll
NASA timelapse maps reveal how 40C heatwaves spread across Europe this summer, with tens of thousands of deaths and multiple records smashed.
Aldi sets Sept 1 deadline for coat donation at 600 stores
Aldi's charity coat appeal runs from August 25 to September 1, accepting children's coats and clothing via InPost Lockers at over 600 UK stores for The Salvation Army.
North East life expectancy gap of 18 years revealed
New analysis shows life expectancy in parts of the North East is up to 18 years lower than elsewhere, with stark disparities within the region. Health Equals is urging government action.
Hundreds pull giant castle for repairs in epic tug-of-war
Nearly 2,000 volunteers in northern Japan hand-dragged a 360-tonne castle six feet as part of earthquake repairs, with thousands more applying to join the traditional hikiya technique.
Woodside scraps clean energy targets despite windfall profits
Woodside Energy has scrapped its long-term emissions and clean energy targets despite recording a 27% increase in sales profit to $1.67bn, doubling down on fossil fuels.
Heritage wheat and biodiversity restoration on a Cotswold farm
Henry Astor returned to his Cotswolds farm, planted trees and wildflowers, and switched to heritage wheat, boosting bird populations and supplying bakeries while aiming to mill 500 tonnes a year.
121 Indigenous Victorians died by suicide in five years
121 empty chairs marked Indigenous lives lost to suicide in Victoria in five years, as VACCHO says the state has done nothing to fund recommended healing centres.
Fal Rivers to Reef: Cornwall's plan to tackle algal blooms
Cornwall council's Fal Rivers to Reef initiative works with farmers to reduce runoff and protect seagrass, maerl and oyster beds in the River Fal.
England's water privatisation disaster: Scotland shows a better way
Prof Devi Sridhar argues England's privatised water companies prioritise shareholders over customers, contrasting with Scotland's publicly owned Scottish Water, which invests more per household and charges less.
To Use a Mountain: The fight against nuclear waste dumping
Documentary To Use a Mountain spotlights communities resisting US government plans to turn rural land into nuclear waste disposal sites, focusing on Yucca Mountain and the Western Shoshone tribe.
Green India Mission Falls 97.57% Short of Forest Target
India's flagship Green India Mission achieved only 2.43% of its 2014 forest expansion pledge, with auditors calling progress 'negligible', as forest land diversions accelerate and climate risks loom.
US building twice as much gas capacity as China in AI boom
The US has surged ahead of China in new gas-fired power generation, driven by an AI datacenter boom, with under-construction projects up 76% in the first half of this year.
UK datacentres to emit more than ExxonMobil, analysis finds
Two planned English datacentres will produce over 4.5m tonnes of CO2 annually, exceeding ExxonMobil's UK emissions and threatening climate goals, analysis shows.
Fossil fuel lobbyists represent 300+ climate-damage local governments
Congressional lobbyists for fossil fuel firms also represent more than 300 local governments seeking climate damage funding, a new analysis finds.
Tribes drive out mining company from sacred Pe' Sla in one week
A coalition of tribes and organizers drove out a mining company from the sacred prairie of Pe' Sla in South Dakota in a matter of days, a rare win in Indian country.
Positive ideas shaping a better world: climate reporters' picks
Guardian climate reporters share one positive idea from their journalism that has inspired change, from saving bats to recycling plastic in Nepal.
Rising rat populations: a global headache and solutions
Rat populations are surging worldwide, fueled by warmer winters. Experts discuss fertility controls, public health rules, and Alberta's success story.
Paul Daley: Hanson's nationalism fuels pride in multicultural Australia
Paul Daley, usually not patriotic, finds himself rooting for multicultural Australia in response to Pauline Hanson's 'cheap nationalism' and the Socceroos' diversity.
Could the Greens block NSW's koala national park?
The Greens are weighing whether to support a Nationals motion to block a Labor plan creating a 476,000-hectare koala park in NSW, funded by carbon credits worth hundreds of millions.
Keep spiders and flies out with one spice on windowsills
Scattering cloves, cinnamon, or star anise near windows and doors can help deter spiders, flies, moths, ants, and mosquitoes from entering your home.
Swansea graveyard's transformation into community garden hailed
A Swansea city centre graveyard transformed into a community garden after years of planning has been hailed a success, with thousands of names recorded and wildlife thriving.
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