Experts Urge UK to Ban Cigarette Filters Over Health and Environment
Experts urge UK to ban cigarette filters, citing no health benefits and major plastic pollution. Editorial in Addiction journal calls for action in upcoming tobacco bill.
Category : Environment
Air Pollution Linked to 40% Higher Dementia Risk
Cambridge study links air pollution to increased dementia risk, with PM2.5 and soot raising risk by 17% and 13% respectively.
Brits Told to Stay Away from Essex Beach After Rare Whale Find
Beachgoers warned to avoid Canvey Island after a rare Sowerby's beaked whale carcass washed ashore, carrying potential disease risks.
Toddler Found Safe After 12 Hours in Western Australian Bushland
Three-year-old James O’Reilly found safe after 12-hour search in Western Australian bushland, sparking relief and joy from family and authorities.
BrewDog Sold Highland Estate at Loss After Abandoning Forest Plan
BrewDog sold its Highland estate for £8.85m, a loss in real terms, after abandoning reforestation plans. The deal included valuable carbon credits.
Brian May Rules Queen Out of Glastonbury Over Badger Cull Row
Brian May says Queen won't play Glastonbury due to Michael Eavis's support for the badger cull, calling it a 'tragedy' and 'crime against wildlife'.
Bat Caught Hunting and Eating Robin in Mid-Flight
Scientists record a greater noctule bat hunting, killing, and eating a robin mid-flight, revealing predatory behaviour in Europe's largest bat species.
Helen Skelton on Humbling Farm TV Mishaps: 'You Can't Beat a Donkey Bite'
Helen Skelton says on-camera mishaps on Winter on the Farm are 'humbling' and she's learned to laugh at herself. New series airs Dec 10.
Hawaii to Take Over 120-Year-Old Dam After Evacuation Scare
Hawaii to acquire 120-year-old Wahiawa Dam from Dole after evacuation scare, with $20m repairs planned.
Nurse Completes 5,000 Mile Trek for Suicide Prevention
Kit Birks, 30, finished an 11-month solo trek across Europe to raise funds for suicide prevention, covering nearly 5,000 miles through 13 countries.
Teen Farm Worker Fatally Crushed By Malfunctioning Machine
Teenager Luke Searle, 17, died after being crushed by a malfunctioning bale wrapper at a Devon farm. Inquest rules accidental death.
RSPB Advises Moving Bird Feeders to Curb Disease Spread
The RSPB has updated its guidance, urging gardeners to avoid placing bird feeders under trees to reduce the spread of trichomonosis, a deadly parasite affecting finches.
Avoid This Common Pruning Mistake to Protect Your Hydrangeas This Winter
Avoid pruning hydrangeas in autumn to protect blooms from frost; leave dead flowers on until early spring for better growth.
Coyote Strolls Past Live TV Reporter Covering Mountain Lion Capture in San Francisco
A coyote wandered into a live TV report on the capture of a mountain lion in San Francisco, creating a viral moment of urban wildlife irony.
Bronze and Iron Age Log Boats Go on Display in Peterborough
Three rare bronze and iron age log boats, up to 3,500 years old, go on display in Peterborough, revealing prehistoric life and construction techniques.
Over 500 Arrested at Palestine Action Protest in London
Over 500 arrested at London protest against Palestine Action ban, ruled unlawful by High Court; organisers criticise arrests.
FIFA Reveals 2026 World Cup Attendance Amid Empty Seat Row
FIFA releases official attendance figures for 2026 World Cup after widespread empty seats in opening matches, attributing gaps to fan movement within stadiums.
Hero Uncle Drowns Saving Nieces at Welsh Waterfall
Mohananeethan Muruganantharajah, 27, drowned in Brecon Beacons while rescuing his two nieces from a waterfall.
Trump Health Fears on 80th Birthday: Major Quality 'Lacking'
Donald Trump's 80th birthday reignites debate over his health and fitness for office, with critics citing lack of stamina and a medical report lacking cardiovascular detail.
Labour's Planning Bill Threatens 5,000 English Nature Sites, Experts Warn
Labour's planning bill threatens over 5,000 protected English nature sites, experts warn, with legal opinions citing weakened safeguards.
Humpback Whale Frees Itself in Baltic Sea After Rescue Efforts
A humpback whale stranded on Germany's Baltic coast freed itself after days of rescue efforts, but remains ill and is being guided toward the Atlantic.
Psychic Warns of Nine Disasters Coming in 2026
Psychic medium Angela Kuschel, who claims to have foreseen Middle East trouble, warns of nine impending disasters including fires, floods, and cosmic shifts.
Psychic Warns of Nine Disasters in 2026
Psychic medium Angela Kuschel predicts nine impending disasters in 2026, including massive fires, major rain events, and energetic shifts. She warns of global upheaval.
Just Stop Oil Activists Block Vauxhall Bridge in Seventh Day of London Protests
Just Stop Oil activists block Vauxhall Bridge for seventh day of London protests, demanding a moratorium on new oil and gas projects.
Fukushima Innkeeper Tracks Radiation to Revitalise Town 15 Years After Disaster
Tomoko Kobayashi, an innkeeper in Fukushima, continues her mission to revitalise Odaka by tracking radiation 15 years after the nuclear disaster.
High 40C Heatwaves 'New Normal' For India And Pakistan
India and Pakistan face early, intense heatwaves up to 50C, with scientists calling it a 'new normal' driven by climate change.
Baltic Whale Swims Free After Rescue Faces Long Journey
Humpback whale stranded off Germany frees itself after days of rescue efforts, but remains ill and faces long journey to Atlantic.
UK Cities Face 'Firewave' Threat as Scientists Identify Most Vulnerable Areas
UK cities face 'firewave' risk as Imperial College research warns of multiple urban wildfires. Edinburgh and London blazes highlight threat.
‘We’re True Guardians of the Forest’: Quilombola Community Near Belém Demands Land Rights and Recogn
Quilombola community near Belém fights landfill threat and demands land rights, saying their voices are ignored at COP30 climate summit.
Four Indigenous Children Survive 40 Days in Amazon After Plane Crash
Four Indigenous children survive 40 days alone in the Amazon after a plane crash, relying on ancestral knowledge to evade predators and storms.
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