Stop Parakeets Bullying Robins with 3 Feeder Foods
Parakeets can intimidate smaller birds like robins from garden feeders. Experts reveal three simple food swaps to gently deter parakeets while encouraging native species to return.
Category : Environment
UK's First SeaLife Centre Abandoned with Tanks Still Full
Urban explorer reveals haunting images of Barcaldine SeaLife Centre in Scotland, closed since 2018, with tanks still containing water and supplies left untouched.
Victoria's Record Heatwave Hits Ouyen Farmers Hard
As temperatures near 49°C in Victoria's Mallee region, farmers like Deane Munro adapt to extreme conditions while facing unprecedented heat records and fire risks.
Heart-Shaped Plants for Valentine's Day
Discover beautiful heart-shaped plants and flowers that offer a unique, longer-lasting alternative to traditional Valentine's Day roses, with growing tips for each variety.
Fukushima's Frozen School: 15 Years After Nuclear Disaster
A classroom in Kumamachi elementary school near Fukushima remains untouched since the 2011 evacuation, as nature thrives and authorities grapple with resettlement amid radiation concerns.
Bushfires Rage in Victoria Amid Record Australian Heatwave
Over 1,000 families evacuated as bushfires breach containment lines in Victoria's Otways region. Temperatures approach 50°C in southeast Australia's severe heatwave, disrupting life and threatening communities.
Otways Bushfire Crisis: Homes Lost, Towns Evacuated
A severe bushfire at Carlisle River in Victoria's Otways Ranges has destroyed homes and triggered immediate evacuation orders for multiple towns amid the state's worst heatwave since 2009.
MP Calls for Heatwaves to be Named After Fossil Fuel Firms
Independent MP Dr Monique Ryan urges Australia to name extreme heatwaves like cyclones, proposing titles linked to fossil fuel companies to highlight climate responsibility.
Birds Bring Solace in Grief: A Yorkshire Diary
After losing her sister to cancer, a North Yorkshire writer finds unexpected comfort through two bird visitations - a starling and a robin - that arrive like gifts during her mourning.
Bring Desert Warmth Indoors with Bold Succulents
Discover how to create stunning indoor desert gardens with large, architectural succulents. Expert tips from Tucson gardener Marylee Pangman on plant selection, care, and design for winter warmth.
UN Declares Era of Global Water Bankruptcy
A UN report states the world has entered an era of 'global water bankruptcy' with many water systems irreversibly damaged. Experts discuss Iran's crisis and solutions.
5 Types of People Who Should Never Own a Dog
A pet expert warns that not everyone is suited to dog ownership, identifying smokers, frequent travellers, lazy individuals, careless feeders, and thoughtless owners as unsuitable.
Australia's 49C Heat Tests Human Body Limits
As Australia faces scorching temperatures of 49C, residents are experiencing severe physiological effects, including heatstroke and dehydration, highlighting the dangers of extreme heatwaves.
Captive Beluga Whales Saved from Euthanasia by Canada
Canada's fisheries minister has conditionally approved the export of 30 captive beluga whales from Marineland to US aquariums, preventing their threatened euthanasia.
Plastics Health Crisis to Double by 2040, Study Warns
A Lancet study projects health impacts from plastics, like cancers and respiratory illnesses, will more than double by 2040, driven by emissions and pollution, urging system change.
Illegal Waste Dumps Plague Worcestershire Villages
The picturesque village of Peopleton in Worcestershire has become a battleground against organised criminal waste dumping operations, with residents enduring noise, pollution and constant heavy lorry traffic as illegal sites proliferate across the country
Plastics Health Crisis to Double by 2040, Study Warns
A landmark study reveals health impacts from plastics emissions could more than double by 2040, with greenhouse gases and air pollution driving respiratory illnesses and cancers.
Canada Approves Marineland Beluga Export to US Conditionally
Canada's government has conditionally approved export permits for Marineland's remaining beluga whales and dolphins to be relocated to US aquariums, preventing euthanasia.
Canal Collapse Sinks Narrowboats in Shropshire
A dramatic breach on the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch sent two narrowboats plummeting into a 50-metre crater, leaving residents fleeing in pyjamas and raising urgent safety concerns about Britain's ageing waterway infrastructure.
Mosquitoes Spreading Across Scotland, Including Disease Species
Scientists discover mosquitoes, including species that can carry West Nile Virus, are widespread across Scottish wetlands, raising concerns about potential disease transmission.
Snow's Dual Role: Protecting Gardens, Threatening Trees
Discover how snow acts as natural winter mulch for garden beds, insulating plants and providing nitrogen. Learn essential tips for protecting vulnerable trees from heavy snow damage and choosing garden-safe ice melt products.
Bunnings ACCC Probe Over Illegal Timber and Greenwashing
The Wilderness Society has called for an ACCC investigation into Bunnings, alleging it may sell unlawfully logged timber, contradicting its responsible sourcing policies. This comes amid broader environmental concerns including dingo extinction risks and
Heat to Double for Billions by 2050, Study Warns
New research reveals the number of people living with extreme heat will more than double by 2050 if global heating reaches 2°C, with no region immune to the impacts.
Mars Gravity Shapes Earth's Ice Ages, New Research Finds
New computer simulations demonstrate Mars's gravitational influence significantly affects Earth's orbital cycles, directly impacting the timing and patterns of ice ages over geological timescales.
UK Supermarkets Push for Amazon Soy Safeguards After Brazil Ban Ends
Leading British retailers including Tesco and Sainsbury's are urging major soy traders to uphold deforestation commitments after Brazil abandoned the landmark Amazon soy moratorium, warning of environmental catastrophe.
UK Delays Action on Ecosystem Collapse, Experts Warn
Experts and MPs condemn the UK government's delayed biodiversity security report, warning that ecosystem collapse poses a direct national security threat requiring urgent political action.
Amanda Owen's Farm Wisdom with Daughter Clemmy
Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen reflects on London glamour versus farm life while working with daughter Clemmy ahead of new documentary episode airing.
Simple January Task to Attract Robins to Your Garden
Wildlife experts reveal a straightforward winter gardening task that can help attract robins when frozen ground makes foraging difficult, plus essential feeding tips.
Snow Leopard Attacks Skier in China: Video Shows Predator
A shocking video from China's Xinjiang province shows a snow leopard crouching over a motionless skier after an attack. The tourist was hospitalised but is stable, with authorities increasing safety measures.
Finland's New Surveillance Centre Tackles Undersea Sabotage
Finland establishes a maritime surveillance centre in the Gulf of Finland to protect critical undersea infrastructure amid heightened regional tensions following cable and pipeline incidents.
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