Spanish Storm Filomena Causes UK Salad Shortage
Storm Filomena in Spain causes lettuce and tomato shortages in UK supermarkets, adding to Brexit and Covid pressures.
Category : Environment
Toxic Chromium Plume Spreads Onto Native Land in New Mexico
A toxic chromium plume from Los Alamos National Laboratory has spread onto Pueblo de San Ildefonso land, exceeding safety limits and raising health concerns.
Rare Southern Right Whale Freed After Multi-Day Rescue Off New Zealand Coast
A rare southern right whale entangled in fishing gear was freed after a multi-day rescue off New Zealand's coast, marking the first such recorded entanglement.
New Orleans ‘Past Point of No Return’ Due to Sea Level Rise, Study Warns
New Orleans is past the point of no return due to sea level rise, with relocation needed now, a new study warns.
Alan Titchmarsh's Simple Bird Feeder Tip to Keep Rats Out of Your Garden
Alan Titchmarsh shares tips to stop rats invading gardens: position bird feeders in open areas and avoid leaving food out overnight.
Scotland's Wild Salmon Catches Hit Record Low Amid 'Catastrophic Decline'
Scotland's wild salmon rod catches hit record low of 28,020 in 2025, with campaigners blaming open-net fish farms for the catastrophic decline.
Vinnie Jones in Planning Row Over Shooting Retreat
Vinnie Jones faces backlash over plans for a shooting retreat at his West Sussex farm, with over 12,000 objections filed.
Three Vital Signs for Dahlia Sprouting Now
Check soil temperature, moisture, and tuber firmness to ensure dahlias sprout. Tips from expert Ish and Gardeners' World.
UN Warns Record Hot Year Almost Certain by 2030 as Climate Crisis Intensifies
UN warns record hot year almost certain by 2030 as climate crisis intensifies, with El Niño expected to push temperatures higher.
Met Office: UK Could See 30C Heatwave Next Week
The Met Office predicts temperatures could reach 30C next week, with a potential heatwave. Warmer conditions expected from this weekend after recent rain and wind.
Climate Activists Throw Red Paint Over 133-Year-Old Columbus Painting in Madrid
Two climate activists threw red paint over a 133-year-old Columbus painting in Madrid; arrested for heritage crimes, painting restored within hours.
Massive Data Centres Strain Australia's Drinking Water
Data centres in Sydney and Melbourne are projected to consume vast amounts of drinking water, raising concerns about sustainability and resource strain.
Global Renewable Investment Hits Record $386bn in First Half of 2025
Global renewable energy investment hit a record $386bn in H1 2025, up 10% year-on-year, despite US policy rollbacks. Wind finance surged 25%.
Texas Well Explosion Triggers Fire and Evacuations
Explosion at Texas well site causes large fire and evacuations but no injuries; fire being monitored.
California Sees Unprecedented Spike in Death Cap Mushroom Poisonings
California sees four deaths and 40 hospitalizations from death cap mushrooms in an unprecedented outbreak; experts urge caution.
RSPB Advises Against Seeds and Peanuts for Birds in June
The RSPB has revised its feeding advice for garden birds from May to October to combat trichomonosis, urging gardeners to avoid seeds and peanuts to protect finches.
Europe's First Elephant Sanctuary Opens in Portugal
Europe's first elephant sanctuary opens in Portugal, rehoming captive circus and zoo elephants to a natural habitat in Alentejo.
Chernobyl's Lingering Shadow Over Welsh Farming Community
Up to 359 Welsh farms still under Chernobyl restrictions 22 years on, with rigorous testing for sheep before entering food chain.
Biodiversity collapse threatens UK security, intelligence chiefs warn
UK intelligence warns ecosystem collapse threatens national security, with food shortages and mass migration risks.
Robins Return to UK Gardens as Wildlife Habitats Improve
Robins are returning to UK gardens as wildlife habitats improve, with gardeners like Kate Bradbury attracting them through compost, feeders, and ponds.
Sunken Barges Create New Essex Bird Island in First-Of-Its-Kind Project
National Trust sinks three barges in Essex estuary to create novel bird island habitat, using sediment and recycled Thames lighters.
Monks Pass Halfway On 2300 Mile US Peace Walk
A personal account of witnessing Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile peace walk across the US, embodying loving-kindness amid challenges.
UK Faces Mosquito Invasion After Wet Weather, Expert Warns
Expert warns UK could see 20% rise in mosquitoes due to wet weather and pandemic, urging precautions to avoid bites.
Trump Administration's Tongass Forest Logging Plan Draws Fury
Trump administration advances plan to exempt Tongass National Forest from roadless rule, sparking outrage from environmentalists, tribes, and fishermen.
UK Bans Shooting of Six Wild Birds to Halt Population Decline
UK bans shooting of six wild birds including woodcock and pochard to halt population decline, with new proposals extending close seasons.
Microplastic Filter Traps 97% of Washing Machine Fibres
Matter Industries' filter captures 97% of microfibres from washing machines, winning Earthshot prize recognition and aiming for UK legislation.
Bill Gates Urges Shift from Climate Doom to Poverty Focus
Bill Gates argues climate crisis won't end humanity, urges focus on poverty and disease over emissions targets, contradicting UN warnings.
Suspected Adder at Welsh Nursery Was False Alarm
A suspected adder sighting at a Welsh nursery led to a closure, but a snake expert found no evidence, deeming it a false alarm.
California farmers to destroy 420,000 peach trees after Del Monte collapse
California farmers to destroy 420,000 peach trees after Del Monte Foods closes canneries, with $9m in federal aid approved to remove orchards and reduce oversupply.
Invasive Sea Squirts Found in Strangford Lough Threaten Ecosystem
Invasive carpet sea squirts found in Strangford Lough threaten native species and local economy; clean-up efforts complicated by currents.
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