Ecuador Declares State of Emergency After Fuel Subsidy Cuts Spark Protests
Ecuador declares state of emergency after fuel subsidy cuts spark protests, with transport strikes and clashes leading to 19 arrests.
Category : Environment
Highlands Pylon Plans Face Local Opposition
Campaigners oppose SSEN's pylon plans in Scottish Highlands, citing threats to scenery and tourism; consultation open until 14 April.
Kyoto's Cherry Blossoms Reach Earliest Peak on Record Amid Climate Crisis
Kyoto's cherry blossoms peaked on 26 March, the earliest on record, as experts blame global warming for the shifting bloom times.
Hundreds of Thousands Demand Permanent Gaza Ceasefire in London March
Hundreds of thousands marched in London demanding a permanent Gaza ceasefire, amid a temporary truce and hostage exchange.
Paris's Third Places: A Community Hub Antidote to Far-Right Disaffection
Paris's third places, like Print and Les Grands Voisins, offer free communal spaces that counter far-right disaffection by fostering social connection.
Bird Experts Urge 9pm Switch-Off for Christmas Lights to Protect Wildlife
Wildlife experts urge UK households to switch off Christmas lights by 9pm to protect birds and nocturnal animals from confusion and energy loss.
Ministers Tell Environment Agency To Wave Through Planning Apps
Ministers instruct Environment Agency to approve planning apps with minimal resistance, sparking environmental concerns.
Hero Pensioner Drowned Trying to Save Mother and Daughter Swept Out to Sea
Mark Ratcliffe, 67, died trying to save mother and daughter swept out to sea at Withernsea. Inquest hears of heroic efforts.
USPS Bald Eagle Stamps Mark America's 250th Anniversary
USPS unveils bald eagle stamps for America's 250th anniversary, depicting the bird's life stages and highlighting its conservation success.
Mass Evacuation in Weatherford After Toxic Chemical Spill
Around 1,000 residents evacuated in Weatherford, Oklahoma after a lorry crash caused a toxic chemical spill, with 36 hospitalised and air deemed unsafe.
Rare Hoopoe Bird Sparks Excitement with UK Sightings
Rare hoopoe bird sightings surge across UK in April 2026, sparking excitement among birdwatchers in Devon, Kent, and beyond.
Bird Masturbation Is Natural, Study Finds, Urging Owners Not to Punish
Study finds bird masturbation is natural and more common in the wild, urging owners not to punish or intervene with surgery or hormones.
No Mow May Boosting UK Wildlife By Letting Lawns Grow
No Mow May encourages UK gardeners to let lawns grow wild, boosting pollinators like bees. Since the 1930s, 97% of wildflower meadows have vanished.
Iceland Marks 50 Years Since Women’s Day Off with Strike, President Warns of Backlash
Iceland marks 50 years since the Women’s Day Off strike with a new protest, as President warns of global feminist backlash despite the country’s leading gender equality.
Turn Fennel Fronds into Pesto: A Waste-Not Recipe
Turn leftover fennel fronds into a fragrant pesto with pistachios, reducing food waste. Recipe includes a fennel salad.
Gardening Expert Urges: Buy These Two Plant Types Now
Gardening expert Joe Swift advises buying tender annuals and herbs now but waiting two weeks to plant due to possible cold snap.
Environment Agency Probes Landfill Over Noxious Fumes Plaguing Residents
Environment Agency investigates Walleys Quarry landfill in Staffordshire over noxious fumes causing health issues for residents.
Peace Lilies Bloom With Monthly Rice Water Fertiliser
Gardening expert reveals rice flour fertiliser makes peace lilies 'explode with flowers' when used once a month.
Early Bee Swarm Season Raises Climate Concerns
North America's bee swarm season starts 17 days early after record colony losses, raising climate concerns and forcing beekeepers to adapt.
Four Palestine Action Activists Jailed Under Terror Powers for Factory Attack
Four Palestine Action activists jailed for up to 7 years 8 months for damaging Israeli arms factory; judge rules terrorist connection.
AI Thriller About Paying for Fresh Air Wins Climate Prize
Helen Phillips' novel 'Hum' wins Climate Fiction Prize, depicting a future where AI dominates and nature is a paid luxury.
Divers' Inquest Points to Sharks in Lonergan Disappearance
Inquest hears American divers Thomas and Eileen Lonergan may have been eaten by sharks after being left behind on Great Barrier Reef.
Ratapalooza: Argentine Group Finds Homes for Lab Rats
Ratapalooza in Buenos Aires finds homes for lab rats and mice, rescuing thousands and promoting adoption.
First Major Reservoirs in England for Over 30 Years Get Green Light
UK approves first major reservoirs in over 30 years for East Anglia and Lincolnshire, securing water for 750,000 homes.
Lemon Juice Beats Vinegar for Limescale Removal, Experts Say
Cleaning experts reveal that lemon juice is more effective than vinegar for removing limescale. The natural citric acid dissolves deposits gently, leaving a fresh scent.
Miliband Proposes Ban on Towel Rails and Under-Floor Heating
New energy-efficiency rules from Ed Miliband's department may ban or restrict under-floor heating, towel rails, and half of gas fires and storage heaters to save households money.
Rare Polar Bear Adoption Gives Cub New Lease On Life
Canadian scientists document rare polar bear adoption, giving an orphaned cub a better chance of survival in the wild.
Kelvin Fletcher's Overwhelming Farm Admission After Failed Dream
Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher and his wife Liz share how their Hollywood dream was derailed by COVID, leading to an unexpected farming life in the Peak District.
Abandoned Shar Pei Found with Suitcase at Ayr Station
Scottish SPCA seeks owner of Shar Pei abandoned at Ayr station with suitcase of belongings; dog microchipped but previous owner sold him online.
Canadian Ostrich Cull Order Sparks Protests and Death Threats
A cull order for over 400 ostriches at a Canadian farm sparks protests, death threats, and intervention from Trump allies amid avian flu fears.
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