1926 Debate: Should Gamekeepers Preserve Weasels and Stoats?
A 1926 Country Diary article debates whether gamekeepers should kill weasels and stoats, arguing they help control rats.
Category : Environment
Tech Addiction Debate: Are Young Women Really 'Ruined' by the Internet?
A young woman pushes back against claims that social media has ruined her generation, citing broader societal factors.
Orange Peel and Vinegar Cleaner Cuts Tough Grease
Discover how to make a natural degreaser using orange peels and white vinegar. This homemade solution cuts through grease, kills bacteria, and leaves your kitchen smelling fresh.
Peru's Potato Guardians Fight Climate Change to Protect Tubers
Peru's Potato Park preserves diverse tubers to breed climate-resilient strains, offering hope for global food security amid climate change.
Britain's Formerly Loneliest Sheep Fiona Expecting Twins After Weight Loss Journey
Fiona, Britain's formerly loneliest sheep, is pregnant with twins after a weight loss journey at Dalscone Farm in Dumfries.
Albanese Confirms New Federal EPA Model After Previous Failure
Anthony Albanese confirms new federal EPA model after previous failure, with details yet to be clarified.
HS2's Environmental Damage in Thames Valley Could Worsen Despite Cancellation
HS2's environmental damage continues in Thames Valley despite cancellation of northern leg, with ancient woodlands destroyed and mitigation failures.
Wreck of Danish Warship Sunk by Nelson Discovered After 225 Years
Marine archaeologists discover wreck of Danish warship Dannebroge, sunk by Nelson in 1801, ahead of construction work in Copenhagen harbour.
Jellyfish Blooms Surge on UK Coasts Amid Warm Seas
Unusually high number of jellyfish arrive in UK seas due to warm sea temperatures, with sightings up 32% in 2024.
Damaged Russian Ghost Tanker Drifts into Libyan Waters, Raising Ecological Fears
Damaged Russian tanker Arctic Metagaz, carrying LNG, drifts into Libyan waters after suspected drone attack, posing ecological disaster risk.
Off-Grid Sydney Terrace Saves £3,500 Yearly For Former Lawyer
Former lawyer Michael Mobbs sells off-grid Sydney terrace, saving £3,500 yearly, to move to remote coastal home due to climate collapse fears.
Gaza farmers blocked from land by Israel's 'yellow line' border
Gaza farmers are blocked from their fertile land by Israel's 'yellow line' border, threatening agriculture and food self-sufficiency.
Thames Water warns nationalisation likely if creditor talks fail
Thames Water warns of potential nationalisation if creditor talks fail, as it reports £1.6bn annual loss and rising debt.
Zombie Squirrels with Oozing Sores Spotted Across US and Canada
Zombie squirrels with oozing sores spotted across US and Canada, likely due to squirrel fibromatosis virus.
US Wheelie Bin Found on UK Beach After 5,000-Mile Journey
A wheelie bin from Alabama, USA, washed up on a UK beach after a 5,000-mile Atlantic journey, likely lost during Hurricane Sally in 2020.
Britain’s Forests Need Climate Adaptation Now
Britain's forests face climate crisis; experts call for resilience-focused forestry methods to improve sapling survival.
Outrage as Video Shows Trainers Manually Stimulating Orca
Video shows trainers manually stimulating orca Keijo at closed Marineland Antibes, sparking outrage and debate over motives.
Best Supermarket Own-Brand Sausages, Beans, Bread Named
Taste tests reveal top own-brand sausages, baked beans, bread, ketchup, fish fingers, and steak from UK supermarkets including Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, and Co-op.
Two Simple Kitchen Items That Keep Foxes Out of Your Garden
Learn how to humanely deter foxes from your garden using common kitchen spices like cayenne pepper and garlic, as recommended by wildlife experts.
China Overtakes US as World's Top Fossil Fuel Consumer
China overtakes US as top energy consumer, doubling usage in a decade amid rapid economic growth and rising individual consumption.
High Pulse Pressure Raises Dementia Death Risk by 16%
New research finds genetic risk for high pulse pressure raises dementia death risk by 16%, highlighting heart-brain health link.
Supermarkets Drop Lincolnshire Farm After Animal Abuse Footage
Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons suspend supplies from Somerby Top Farm after undercover footage shows piglet abuse.
Best Supermarket Own-Brand Foods Revealed in Taste Test
A food journalist taste-tested supermarket own-brand staples like baked beans, fish fingers, ketchup, and bread. Aldi, Lidl, Co-op, and Tesco emerged as winners.
Gulf Stream collapse could occur as early as 2025, study warns
New study warns Gulf Stream system could collapse as early as 2025, bringing catastrophic climate impacts; scientists debate reliability of estimate.
Mining Threatens Ecuador's Fragile Páramo Ecosystem
A new mining licence in Ecuador's Cajas region threatens a fragile páramo ecosystem, sparking conflict between economic development and environmental protection.
Campaigners Urge Scottish Ministers To Control Data Centre Growth
Campaigners warn that planned data centres could double Scotland's energy use, urging ministers to control growth and prioritise local needs over US tech giants.
Cocaine Pollution Alters Wild Salmon Migration, Study Finds
Cocaine pollution in waterways is causing juvenile Atlantic salmon to swim farther and disperse more widely, a new study finds.
Father and Son Killed by Hornet Swarm While Zip Lining in Laos
American teacher and son die after being attacked by hundreds of Asian giant hornets while zip lining in Laos.
Council Removes Fence Blocking Sunlight and Views
Bristol City Council removed a wooden fence that blocked a house window after online mockery. The fence was replaced with black railings for safety reasons.
Tomatoes Fresh for 2 Weeks: Best Storage Tips
Learn how to keep tomatoes fresh for up to two weeks. Whole tomatoes belong on the counter, sliced ones in the fridge. Expert tips on variety and stem removal.
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