Potato Harvest Reveals Centuries Of Hidden Rural History
The potato's journey from the Andes to global staple reveals centuries of hidden rural history and its impact on societies worldwide.
Category : Environment
Warsaw Zoo Opens 24/7 Emergency Room for Injured Wild Birds
Warsaw Zoo opens a 24/7 emergency room for injured wild birds using automated containers, treating 9,000 patients annually.
Man Killed by Pet Black Widow Spider, Then Eaten by His Own Insects
German man Mark Voegel was killed by his pet black widow spider, then devoured by his 200 insects and lizards in his Dortmund apartment.
Recycled Toilet Paper Boom in Australia Offers Environmental Benefits
Australia's recycled toilet paper boom saves forests, with brands like Who Gives a Crap and icare offering eco-friendly alternatives to virgin pulp.
English Wine Rivals French Champagne: Denbies at 40
Denbies Vineyard in Surrey marks 40 years of pioneering English sparkling wine, now rivaling French Champagne. With 16.5 million bottles produced, the UK wine industry thrives.
Starmer's Petrol Car Ban Threatens Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs
Industry leaders warn that Labour's net zero policies, including strict electric vehicle mandates, are endangering nearly 800,000 UK car industry jobs and business viability.
Tate Britain Garden: A Blooming Triumph of Art and Nature
Tate Britain's award-winning garden, designed by Tom Stuart-Smith, transforms urban space with art and nature, reflecting climate change and biodiversity.
Nantucket Man Sued for Cutting Down Neighbour's Trees to Improve Ocean View
Nantucket woman sues neighbour for cutting down 16 trees to improve ocean view, causing over $486,000 in damage.
Monty Don shares March lawn care task to make grass thicker and 'healthier' than ever
Monty Don shares March lawn care tip: light mowing, aeration, and raking for a thicker, healthier lawn.
Stonehenge Tunnel Plan Officially Scrapped After Decades of Protests
UK government scraps Stonehenge tunnel plan after decades of protests and £179m spent, citing exceptional circumstances.
New York Oyster Industry Faces £1.9M Loss After Harsh Winter
New York oyster industry faces $2.4M loss after harsh winter damages farms along Long Island, prompting disaster aid request.
Oat and Soy Milks Top Sustainability in Plant-Based Study
Study finds oat and soy milks are most sustainable plant-based options, with almond milk trailing due to high water use. Dairy has highest emissions.
Miliband's £1.1bn Offshore Wind Budget Criticised as Insufficient
Ed Miliband's £1.1bn annual offshore wind budget is deemed insufficient by industry experts to meet the UK's 2030 clean electricity target.
Toxic Tree Warning For UK Gardeners
UK gardeners warned about 11 deadly plants including deadly nightshade, foxgloves, and yew trees that pose serious risks to humans and pets.
Bam! What Is the Acronym Everyone Is Talking About at Cop30?
The Belém Action Mechanism (Bam) is a top priority at Cop30, aiming to require countries to take concrete steps towards a just transition to a low-carbon economy.
Gardener Reveals Natural Black Spot Prevention For Roses Using Salvia
A TikTok gardener shares a natural method to prevent black spot on roses by underplanting with salvia, which produces sulphur as a fungicide.
Seagrass 'Neptune Balls' Trap Plastic Pollution on Mediterranean Beaches
Seagrass 'Neptune balls' trap plastic pollution in the Mediterranean, collecting nearly 900 million items annually, study finds.
Forestry Certifications Fail The Green Veneer Cracks
Guide to wood certifications: FSC, Living Product Challenge, and Greenguard, their strengths and shortcomings for sustainable forestry.
Teenager Mauled to Death by Lion After Climbing Into Enclosure at Brazilian Zoo
Teenager climbs into lion enclosure at Brazilian zoo, mauled to death. Incident captured on video. Zoo closed for investigation.
Sri Lankan Fishers Turn Invasive Snakehead Fish Threat into Opportunity
Sri Lankan fishers battle invasive snakehead fish in Deduru Oya reservoir, turning threat into opportunity through dried fish and angler tourism.
Italy Moves to Ban Horse Meat with New Equine Bill
Italy proposes banning horse meat by defining equines as pets, with jail terms and fines for slaughter, sparking debate over tradition and ethics.
SNP Backs Huge Wind Farm After Trump’s Turbine Rant
SNP backs wind farm after Trump's opposition; his anti-renewables stance threatens US clean energy jobs and investment.
Kate Explores Reggio Emilia Approach on Italy Trip
Princess Kate studies the Reggio Emilia approach in Italy, a child-led educational philosophy emphasising creativity, nature, and play-based learning.
Wildfire smoke reverses US progress on ozone air quality, study finds
Wildfire smoke has reversed US progress on ozone air quality since 2015, linked to hundreds of premature deaths annually, study finds.
Hundreds of Homes Near Strangeways in Major GM Plans
Hundreds of homes near Strangeways prison, a shisha lounge, a new electric bus depot, and speed limit changes are among major planning applications across Greater Manchester.
Devon Farmer's Leg 'Like It Had Been in a Blender' in Harvesting Machine Horror
Devon farmer Martin Parkhouse nearly died after his leg was mangled by a harvesting machine; colleague's quick use of belt tourniquet and what3words saved his life.
Jesy Nelson's 'Room of Sadness' for Twins with SMA
Jesy Nelson's documentary reveals a room filled with toys her twin daughters cannot play with due to Spinal Muscular Atrophy, as she campaigns for newborn SMA testing.
Rescuers Release Stranded Humpback Whale Timmy Off Germany
Rescuers release humpback whale Timmy off Germany despite low survival chances, sparking debate over animal welfare.
Bran Flakes Could Be Labeled Junk Food Under New Rules
The UK government plans to update the Nutrient Profiling Model, potentially reclassifying bran flakes and other foods as unhealthy due to natural sugars, sparking industry backlash.
Bermuda snail once thought extinct now thriving after decade-long conservation effort
Greater Bermuda snail, once thought extinct, now thriving after conservationists bred and released over 100,000 individuals, with Chester Zoo playing a key role.
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