Gravel Gardens Cut Wildfire Risk and Save Water
Switching from organic mulch to gravel in gardens reduces wildfire hazards, conserves water, and improves drainage. This trend is expanding beyond fire-prone areas due to its environmental benefits.
Category : Environment
Woman Spends £100 a Month on Human Food for Her Dogs
Mags Burns, 65, from Sunderland, feeds her two golden retrievers a human-grade diet costing £100 monthly, attributing their health to meals like scrambled eggs and steak treats.
Stop Feeding Pigeons This to Save Your Garden
Gardeners can easily deter destructive pigeons by avoiding a common bird food item. Expert reveals wheat-free alternatives that attract smaller birds instead.
Eco-Friendly Furniture Alternatives That Don't Break the Bank
Discover how to furnish your home sustainably without overspending. Learn about fast furniture's environmental impact and explore affordable, durable alternatives through community sharing and secondhand markets.
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Teen Farm Worker Fatally Crushed by Malfunctioning Machine
An inquest hears how 17-year-old Luke Searle was fatally injured while investigating a faulty bale wrapper on a Devon farm, with the jury citing lack of safe stop procedures.
Bird Feeding Alert: DIY Fat Balls Risk Health
Horticulturalist David Domoney warns against social media trends promoting homemade fat balls with harmful ingredients like butter and fryer fat, which damage birds' digestion and feathers.
Humpback Whale Escapes Baltic Sea After Tense Rescue Efforts
A humpback whale, measuring 12-15 metres, has successfully swum free from shallow waters near Wismar, Germany, after a dramatic rescue attempt involving an excavator. Experts remain cautiously optimistic as it faces a long journey to the Atlantic.
Elephant Escapes New Mexico Zoo, Enjoys 'Little Night Out'
A 52-year-old Asian elephant named Alice broke free from her enclosure at Albuquerque's ABQ BioPark, wandering the grounds before being safely returned by keepers using established relationships and equipment.
Spring Pruning Time for Lavender to Prevent Leggy Plants
Gardening expert Michael Griffiths advises pruning lavender in mid to late spring for optimal shape. Learn the correct technique to avoid damaging old wood and ensure years of healthy growth.
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New Recycling Rules Launch Amid Council Concerns
New household waste regulations requiring up to four separate bins have taken effect in England, but a quarter of councils are not yet ready to implement the service.
3 Mistakes That Stop Rhododendrons Blooming and How to Fix Them
Gardeners may be sabotaging their rhododendron blooms with common errors in pruning, soil care, and feeding. Experts reveal simple fixes for vibrant spring flowers.
Mayor Calls for Removal of Mural Backed by Musk and Tate
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley has condemned a mural of murdered Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska as divisive, calling for its removal from an LGBTQ+ bar, with funding linked to Elon Musk and Andrew Tate.
Humpback Whale Escapes German Coast After Stranding
A humpback whale stranded in shallow Baltic waters near Wismar has swum free after days of public concern. Experts hope it can navigate back to the Atlantic.
27 Missing After Boat Sinks Near Indonesia's Taliabu Island
Rescuers in Indonesia are urgently searching for 27 people missing after the passenger vessel Nazila 05 sank off Taliabu Island, with high waves breaking the bow during rough weather.
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Wolf Bites Woman in Hamburg Shopping Area, First Attack Since 1998
A wolf bit a woman in a Hamburg shopping district before being rescued from a lake, marking Germany's first known wild wolf attack on a person since the species returned nearly 30 years ago.
Simpler Recycling: Letters Detail England's New Waste Collection Rules
Millions of households across England are receiving letters from local councils explaining the new Simpler Recycling scheme, which mandates weekly food waste collections and standardised bins.
English Households Face £400 Fines Under New Bin Rules
Major changes to bin collections in England come into force today, with households risking £400 fines for incorrect waste sorting under the Simpler Recycling scheme.
Baltic Sea Humpback Whale Freed, Faces Long Journey Home
A humpback whale stranded in shallow Baltic waters near Germany has swum free after rescue efforts, but faces a challenging journey to reach the Atlantic Ocean.
Gardening Expert's 3-Day Rule for Perfect Spring Lawn
A gardening expert shares a crucial three-day rule for mowing lawns this spring, along with essential tips for aeration, moss removal, and first cuts to ensure lush growth.
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Trump's Gulf Drilling Threatens Rare Rice's Whales
Endangered Rice's whales face extinction from proposed oil and gas drilling expansions in the Gulf of Mexico, with manatees and sea turtles also at risk as the 'God Squad' considers exemptions.
Conifers Bring Structure, Colour and Carbon Benefits to Urban Gardens
Experts reveal how conifers add year-round structure, vibrant colour, and carbon absorption to small urban gardens, debunking their outdated reputation.
Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Hit Middle East Due to Jet Stream
An abnormally strong jet stream has unleashed severe thunderstorms across the Middle East, causing widespread flooding in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with rainfall far exceeding annual averages.
Trump's 'God Squad' Targets Gulf Endangered Species
The Trump administration is convening a 'God squad' to override Endangered Species Act protections in the Gulf of Mexico, citing national security to expand oil and gas operations, risking extinction for whales and sea turtles.
Stuart Penkett: Chemist Behind Acid Rain and Ozone Hole Discoveries
Stuart Penkett's groundbreaking research identified chemical processes causing acid rain and ozone depletion, influencing global environmental policies like the Montreal Protocol.
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Chestnut Mining Bee Found in New York After 119 Years
Molly Jacobson, a pollinator ecologist, has rediscovered the elusive chestnut mining bee in a Syracuse orchard, marking its first New York sighting since 1904 and highlighting the power of citizen science in conservation efforts.
Bristol Gorillas Explore New Forest Home After City Move
Seven western lowland gorillas from Bristol Zoo have moved to a new woodland habitat, exploring trees and open spaces, though the transfer was marked by the loss of silverback Jock.
Playrise: Flatpack Playgrounds for Children in Disaster Zones
A UK charity, Playrise, is creating modular, flatpack playground equipment for children in refugee camps and disaster zones, starting with deployments to Ethiopia and Egypt.
Banknotes Should Feature Flora and Fungi, Not Just Animals
Nicola Hutchinson argues the Bank of England must include plants and fungi on new banknotes to highlight their vital role in ecosystems and national identity.
GB News Investor Slams Net Zero as Harming UK Competitiveness
Paul Marshall argues that the UK's net zero focus is impractical without global alignment, citing high energy costs and job losses, in response to church leaders' criticisms of GB News's climate stance.
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Barriers for Apartment Dwellers in Australia's Solar Shift
Australia's rooftop solar revolution is leaving apartment residents behind due to infrastructure costs and shared building complexities, raising equity and cost-of-living concerns.
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