Illegal waste dumping is out of control in the UK, with up to 13,000 sites blighting the country. Underfunded regulators and deregulation have enabled criminal gangs to profit, costing the economy £1bn annually.
Research from the University of Exeter shows that painting eyes on takeaway boxes can reduce gull thefts by up to 50%, as gulls are slower to approach and less likely to peck at them.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's scheduled national TV address has triggered unease, with critics questioning its timing during a volatile energy and fossil fuel crisis.
A Guardian investigation reveals MiQ-certified gas sites in the Permian Basin have visible methane leaks and malfunctioning equipment, raising doubts about voluntary certification for EU compliance.
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Hydrologists report Colorado's worst snowpack since 1941, with half the average moisture, threatening water shortages, wildfires, and agricultural impacts across the drought-stricken region.
TV gardener Monty Don recommends lettuce as the easiest plant to grow in April, maturing in as little as six weeks with minimal maintenance for thriving gardens.
The Trump administration announces relocation of U.S. Forest Service headquarters from Washington D.C. to Salt Lake City, closing research facilities in 31 states as part of major reorganization.
A 12-year-old, partially blind dog named Honey bravely fought a bear that broke into her family's home in New Mexico, suffering severe injuries but protecting her owners and their animals.
A federal judge has ruled in favour of a major lithium-boron mining project in Nevada, rejecting conservationists' claims it threatens an endangered wildflower. The decision marks a significant step for the $2 billion development.
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A team of sculptors is adding Donald Trump's face to Mount Rushmore, the first new addition in 85 years, sparking controversy and a reported $50 million cost for his elaborate hairdo.
Environmental organisations allege Mexico's government misrepresented the source of a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, claiming satellite evidence points to a Pemex pipeline leak rather than natural seeps.
A wolf bit a woman's face on a busy Hamburg shopping street, marking the first known human attack since wolves returned to Germany in 1998. The incident comes amid legislative changes easing wolf culling.
A loyal German shepherd was abandoned on an Austin roadside, waiting for hours in 90°F heat. Rescuers found him and secured a permanent home after public outrage.
A fire destroyed the main meditation hall at California's Tassajara Mountain Zen Center during a three-month retreat. Monks fought the blaze, preventing wider damage while reflecting on Buddhist teachings about change.
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A Trump administration committee has voted to waive endangered species protections in the Gulf of Mexico, allowing expanded oil and gas drilling that activists warn threatens whales and sea turtles.
A 65-year-old woman died after falling 60 feet from a cliff on the Alum Cave Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, marking the fifth death there this year.
University of Cambridge research reveals AI data centers cause 'data heat islands', raising local temperatures by up to 16.4°F, impacting over 340 million people globally.
Honey, a 12-year-old dog partially blind from a previous attack, sustained severe injuries while defending her family's livestock from a bear in Cordova, New Mexico.
Testing reveals that placing pennies in plant soil does not provide meaningful copper for growth or fungi control. Experts recommend using proper fertilisers instead.
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A partially blind 12-year-old dog named Honey is recovering after fending off a bear in New Mexico, protecting dozens of chickens and other animals from the hungry intruder.
Hiroshima's oyster fisheries, producing most of Japan's farmed oysters, report up to 90% death rates due to rising sea temperatures, threatening livelihoods and local economies.
California marks its inaugural Farmworkers Day this Tuesday, replacing Cesar Chavez Day after abuse revelations. The change highlights a broader cultural shift towards celebrating movements over individual heroes.
Scientists have identified more than 110 new fish and invertebrate species in the Coral Sea, with discoveries including brittlestars, sea anemones, and a catshark, during a 35-day research voyage off Australia's coast.
Australian politicians propose coal-to-liquid, excise cuts, and ethanol to tackle fuel shortages, but experts warn these ideas fail to reduce fossil fuel dependence and emissions.
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A study warns that decisions on climate and land use in the next 20 years will determine the fate of over 200 UK species, including the merlin, with potential ecological collapse by 2050.
The US government has suspended new oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico to safeguard endangered marine species, citing environmental concerns and legal obligations.
New research reveals AI data centers are creating significant 'data heat islands,' warming surrounding land by up to 16°F and affecting over 340 million people globally.
New research reveals hundreds of British plant, bird and butterfly species could vanish forever by 2070 unless urgent climate and land-use action is taken immediately.
Iconic San Diego beaches are closed due to high bacteria levels from the Tijuana sewage crisis, posing severe health risks and air pollution from hydrogen sulfide emissions.
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Researchers from Flinders University predict global population could peak at 12.4 billion by late 2070s, warning current trends push Earth beyond sustainable limits.
