Onshore windfarm applications hit 10-year high in England
About 45 applications for new onshore windfarms were submitted in England in the year to March, a 10-year high, after Labour lifted the de facto ban.
Category : Environment
Licensing for game shoots could stop poisoning of birds of prey
Government plans for a new licensing scheme for game shoots in England could end the poisoning of birds of prey and reduce the release of millions of pheasants.
UK orders franchising reviews after Vodafone allegations
Ministers commission two studies into franchising regulation after a Guardian investigation revealed claims about a former Vodafone franchisee who took his own life.
London's Ulez success offers lessons for cautious cities
A decade after London's low emission zone began, a new study shows children's lungs have grown stronger. Why are other cities still cautious about clean air?
Amatrice still rebuilding 10 years after deadly earthquake
Ten years after the 2016 earthquake killed 303 people in Amatrice, Italy, reconstruction lags: two-thirds of planned public projects had yet to begin by April 2026.
Mayors to gain new planning powers under Burnham proposals
Andy Burnham will give mayors new powers to take control of local planning decisions and greenlight large-scale developments in proposals to be presented this week.
Glasgow's friendliness fading as racism rises, writer says
An Indian-origin writer in Glasgow says the city's welcoming spirit has faded, with rising racist disorder and personal scrutiny making her feel unsafe.
Unions fight for clean energy jobs despite Trump offshore wind attacks
Despite Trump's attempts to halt offshore wind, unions are fighting for good clean energy jobs, with projects continuing and new coalitions forming.
Finland's Housing First: Success, Setbacks, and Lessons for the UK
Finland's Housing First policy halved homelessness, but recent cuts have reversed progress. Those with lived experience explain what worked, what's failing, and what the UK can learn.
Gironde fire: centuries of land use and climate change fuel blaze
France's Gironde fire burned a record area, displaced thousands, and created a firestorm cloud, driven by a 19th-century pine monoculture and climate change.
Black August: History of Resistance and Commemoration
Black August honors Black liberation, born from prison activism after deaths of Black Guerrilla Family members. It now includes study, fasting, and events nationwide.
Halloween in August: Stores and Climate Erase Seasons
Retailers are selling Halloween goods in August, signaling that big-box stores and the climate crisis are erasing the concept of seasons, writes Dave Schilling.
Will Consumerism Fill Up the Planet? Readers Respond
Readers debate whether consumer capitalism will exhaust Earth's space for stuff, with views on recycling, collapse, and the planet's future.
Self-Seeded Wildflower Meadow Thrives Without Planting
A Norfolk field left uncultivated and cut for hay once yearly now hosts over 150 plant species, showing nature can restore meadows without commercial seed mixes.
Children to see gambling logos on jerseys until 2032: Pocock
Children across Australia will see gambling logos on professional sport jerseys until up to 2032 despite a government ban, a five-year transition period that crossbench senator David Pocock has called 'absurd'.
Marine parks protect remote areas, scientists warn
Over 270 marine scientists urge stronger protections for coastal ecosystems, saying highly protected zones are concentrated in remote waters, leaving fragile coastal areas vulnerable.
Latrobe Valley coal decline captured in photo project
Jesse Thompson's photographic project documents the terminal decline of Latrobe Valley's coal industry, examining the legacy of rapid change and economic challenges.
LHC shutdown sparks viral 'time has returned' claims
Hundreds online claim days feel longer after the Large Hadron Collider shut down for a four-year upgrade, but CERN says the break is routine engineering work.
Burnham urged to prioritise construction skills for housing
Andy Burnham has been urged to prioritise skill shortage areas like construction in his technical education revolution to help tackle the housing crisis, as up to 755,000 extra workers may be needed by 2030.
Fresh crackdown on criminal gangs over illegal waste dumping
New powers will let officers block criminals from obtaining waste permits, extending restriction notices to at least seven days and orders to 12 months.
Dog missing 19 days found alive on Helvellyn mountain
Teddy, missing since August 2, was found alive on Helvellyn after 19 days. A searcher heard barking at Dry Gill; rescuers brought him to safety.
Missing cat found 86 miles from home almost a year later
Ginge, missing for nearly a year, was found living with a feral cat colony 86 miles from home and reunited with his owner after a microchip check.
Dog Survives 19 Days Alone on Helvellyn Before Rescue
Teddy, missing since August 2, was found alive after 19 days alone on Helvellyn, rescued from a remote gully by Keswick Mountain Rescue Team.
Tea towel musty smell fix: 2 items to mix for fresh laundry
A cleaning expert shares how to stop tea towels smelling musty by mixing white vinegar with bicarbonate of soda, plus a Poundland alternative.
Dog missing 3 weeks rescued from Helvellyn ravine
Teddy, missing for nearly three weeks on Helvellyn, was found by Keswick Mountain Rescue Team after volunteers heard barking. He was reunited with his owner.
Clarkson's flax harvest annoys Kaleb Cooper
Jeremy Clarkson reveals Kaleb Cooper is not talking to him after his latest Diddly Squat Farm scheme, growing flax, turned into another disaster.
Dog missing for three weeks rescued from Helvellyn ravine
Teddy, missing for nearly three weeks on Helvellyn, was found in Dry Gill ravine after volunteers heard barking. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team rescued him, and he was reunited with his owner.
Barbican to give away 2,000 free plant cuttings
The Barbican Conservatory will give away over 2,000 plant cuttings before its three-year closure for a £231m restoration. A third adoption event is set for December 2.
Two simple rules for smoother, creamier scrambled eggs
The Kitchn's food editor tested scrambled egg tricks and found cold butter and pre-salting produce smoother, creamier results.
Toxic waste dump near Hinckley shut down after council action
A toxic waste dump beside the A47 near Hinckley has been shut down by the council and police, with the Environment Agency now leading the investigation.
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