Poldark cave lost forever after Cornwall cliff collapse
Holywell Cave in Cornwall, featured in BBC's Poldark, has collapsed after a cliff fall. The cave is sealed off and unstable.
Category : Climate
Sweden ends Liberia aid, hitting women's health and rights
Sweden has ended its aid programme in Liberia, halting hundreds of millions of pounds in funding that backed women's rights, sexual and reproductive health services, and gender equality projects.
Gran, 89, may lose street garden she has tended for 25 years
Katharine Hoskyns, 89, may have to remove her street garden in St John's Wood after Westminster City Council received complaints about antisocial behaviour.
Nepal Rescue Effort Continues as Hundreds Remain Missing
Rescuers in Nepal are racing to find hundreds of people still missing after devastating floods and landslides, with dozens confirmed dead and many more trapped.
Mysterious island appears in BC lake then vanishes
A tree-covered island as big as a football pitch appeared on Williston Reservoir in British Columbia, confirmed by satellites, then disappeared by August 5.
Monty Don's natural slug control tips for autumn rain
Gardening expert Monty Don recommends natural slug control methods, including hand-picking and wildlife-friendly gardens, as the UK faces more rain this autumn.
Bhutan Hosts First Conscious Food Summit on Climate
Bhutan is hosting the world's first Conscious Food Summit, bringing together global leaders to address climate change through sustainable food systems and traditional practices.
Warm Yellow Sea Fuels Storms in South Korea
Unusually warm Yellow Sea waters are intensifying storms in South Korea, leading to heavier rainfall and stronger winds, according to recent weather analysis.
Turkmenistan Methane Leaks Trigger UN Alert
Satellite data reveals massive methane leaks in Turkmenistan, prompting UN warnings about climate impact and the urgent need for action.
Cambridge: world 'underestimating' supervolcano risk
Cambridge University researchers warn the world is 'completely underestimating' supervolcano risk, calculating a one in six chance of a magnitude seven eruption this century.
Andy Burnham warned to help farmers with droughts
MPs warn Andy Burnham must prepare for future droughts to stave off food shortages, as Victoria Atkins says Labour has failed to grasp the issues.
Nepal and Tibet floods: a warning for the future
Devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet signal growing climate risks, experts warn, as extreme weather becomes more frequent.
Country Diary 1926: Touch of Autumn in the Air
A 1926 Country Diary notes early signs of autumn: cooler air, ripening berries, and the first migrating birds as summer fades.
Climate Crisis Fuels Floods in Nepal, India, Caribbean
Deadly floods in Nepal, India, and the Caribbean highlight the accelerating climate crisis, with scientists linking extreme rainfall to rising global temperatures.
Wildfires in Wales: Record Heat, Drought, and Arson Leave Land Devastated
Record heat and drought fueled hundreds of wildfires across Wales this summer, burning land several times the size of Swansea, with thousands of fires and 18 arrests for arson.
Vinegar and Peppermint Oil Deter Rats, Say Pest Experts
Pest control experts say white vinegar alone won't keep rats away, but pairing it with peppermint oil can effectively deter rodents from entering homes and yards.
Pacific Forum: Climate Change Greatest Threat to Region
Pacific Islands Forum leaders declare climate change the greatest security threat to the region, urging global action as Palau summit concludes.
10-second shower habit that stops bathroom mould
Leaving the shower curtain or door open after showering lets steam escape, drying tiles faster and preventing mould growth on grout and silicone.
Rewetting scheme boosts wildlife and cuts flood risk on Holcombe Moor
The National Trust's innovative rewetting of Holcombe Moor, with 3,000 scallop bunds and 1.5 million sphagnum clumps, protects against wildfire and flooding while storing carbon.
Ex-US aid chief blames Trump for Nepal flood toll
A former US aid chief has suggested that Donald Trump's administration is partly to blame for the high death toll in Nepal's catastrophic glacial floods, which have killed at least 800 people and left around 3,000 missing.
Trump Fossil Fuel Push Fuels Climate Disaster Cartoon
A Nicola Jennings cartoon links Donald Trump's fossil fuel advocacy to climate disaster, highlighting the contradiction between his policies and environmental warnings.
Homeowners urged to keep tea bags to deter spiders
UK homeowners are being urged to save used peppermint tea bags as a natural way to deter spiders this autumn, as mating season peaks in September.
Parents ditch plastic baby products amid microplastic fears
A growing movement of parents, including Lisa Oxenham, is abandoning plastic baby products over fears of chemical and microplastic exposure, but experts are divided on the actual risks.
Remove patio moss and algae with 59p baking soda trick
Moss and algae on patios can be tackled with baking soda, an alkaline natural cleaner that raises pH and prevents regrowth. Experts say it costs as little as 59p and works within 24 to 48 hours.
Two-Minute Shower Habit That Stops Bathroom Mould
A two-minute squeegee routine after every shower prevents bathroom mould, even without an extractor fan, by removing excess moisture from tiles and screens.
Liverpool's worst summer for climate impact; next one will be worse
Liverpool has just endured its worst summer for climate change impacts, with wildfires and record heat, and the next one will be worse, warns Green leader Cllr Tom Crone.
Mum's skin cancer fight to make sun cream cheaper in UK
A mother from West Sussex is campaigning to make sun cream cheaper after losing most of her lower eyelid to skin cancer diagnosed in her 20s.
South West Water worst for environment in England, analysis shows
Friends of the Earth analysis finds South West Water is England's worst environmental performer, with the most sewage spills and pollution incidents across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset.
Nepal-Tibet flood toll: 691 dead, 3,000 missing
The combined death toll in Nepal and Tibet reached 691, with over 3,000 missing, as rescuers race to find trapped workers and new flood fears emerge.
Deadly UK heatwaves could become norm, experts warn
Nearly 3,000 people died in England during May and June heatwaves, and experts warn such killer summers could become the norm as climate change intensifies.
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