Somerset Road Shut for Six Weeks to Help Amphibians Cross
Charlcombe Lane near Bath will be closed until March 29 to allow over 3,000 amphibians to safely reach breeding grounds, with volunteers patrolling nightly.
Category : Conservation
Massive Illegal Waste Dump Found in Merseyside
A massive illegal waste dump containing 30,000 tonnes of rubbish has been discovered near the M57 in Kirkby, Merseyside, shocking local authorities and prompting a major investigation.
Brazil's Fishers Revive Rio's Polluted Bay With Mangroves
Local fishers in Guanabara Bay are transforming a dying ecosystem into a thriving sanctuary through community-led mangrove restoration, combating pollution from surrounding cities.
Piranha Attacks Injure 40+ in Argentina, Beach Closed
More than 40 people, including children, suffered serious piranha bites in Argentina's Paraná River, prompting authorities to close a popular beach and issue urgent safety warnings.
Wigan Waste Dump Crisis: Lords Demand Clean-Up
A 25,000-tonne illegal waste dump in Wigan poses grave environmental and health risks, with peers urging the Environment Agency to clear the site near a primary school.
King Charles' Prison Bee-Keeping Documentary Revealed
A new documentary explores King Charles' environmental 'Harmony theory', featuring a prison bee-keeping project at HMP Bristol that teaches inmates about relationships and community.
National Landscapes Push for Diversity in UK Countryside
The National Landscapes Association is working to reduce barriers and increase diversity in accessing the UK's 46 protected landscapes, aiming for inclusivity by 2050.
UK Zoos Face Extinction Crisis as Financial Pressures Mount
British zoos are confronting an existential threat with 40% reporting precarious finances. Rising energy bills, falling ticket sales, and policy changes are pushing institutions like London Zoo and Dartmoor Zoo to the brink.
Chagos Fishing Plan Divides Conservationists and Chagossians
The UK government's agreement to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius includes allowing non-commercial fishing in the marine protected area, raising fears among conservationists about threats to biodiversity.
Whitby Whale Bone Arch Row Over Real vs Replica Bones
A fierce debate has erupted in Whitby over plans to replace the decaying Whale Bone Arch, with conservationists condemning proposals to use real whale bones and advocating for sustainable replicas instead.
National Trust Saves Land Around Cerne Abbas Giant
A fundraising appeal to preserve land around Dorset's iconic Cerne Abbas Giant has successfully raised £330,000, with support from Sir Stephen Fry and donors worldwide.
Cerne Abbas Giant Land Saved by National Trust Campaign
The National Trust has successfully raised over £2 million to purchase 138 hectares around Dorset's Cerne Abbas Giant, with backing from Stephen Fry and international donors.
Global Donations Save Cerne Giant and Dorset Wildlife
An international fundraising campaign has successfully raised funds to protect the Cerne Abbas Giant in Dorset, ensuring conservation of the ancient chalk figure and local habitats for rare species.
Elderly Dog Survives Icy Cliff Fall in Virginia Rescue
A 16-year-old dog named Oakley survived a terrifying fall down an icy cliff in Virginia after a multi-agency rescue operation involving drones and road graders.
A38 in Willington Named Britain's 'Most Repulsive Road'
Campaigners brand a stretch of the A38 in Willington as Britain's 'most repulsive road' due to severe litter blight, sparking a blame game between National Highways and the local council.
Whitby Whalebone Arch Row: Conservation vs Heritage
A fierce debate has erupted in Whitby over plans to replace the town's decaying whalebone arch. Conservationists oppose using real bones, while council officials consider options including Inuit-sourced remains or replicas.
Lady Milbank Faces Rebellion Over Wind Farm on Estate
Natalie Hicks-Lobbecke, now Lady Milbank, faces nearly 500 objectors opposing a wind farm on her husband's 7,000-acre Barningham estate, which straddles North Yorkshire and County Durham.
Liberia Gold Miner Repeatedly Spilled Toxic Chemicals
An investigation reveals Liberia's largest gold miner repeatedly leaked cyanide, arsenic and copper, contaminating rivers and forcing villagers to relocate, with weak government enforcement.
Florida Aquarium Burglary: Men Charged After Tarpon Dies
Two men face burglary charges after surveillance footage captured them illegally removing a 55-inch tarpon from a Florida Keys aquarium lagoon, leading to the fish's death.
Missing Dog Reunited with Owner After Year Thanks to Microchip
A Michigan woman's year-long search for her missing puppy ends in joyful reunion after he's found 50 miles away, highlighting the crucial importance of pet microchipping.
Puffin Counting Volunteers Needed on Welsh Island
Skomer Island in Wales is offering free accommodation and a bursary for volunteers to help count its 40,000+ puffin colony as part of vital conservation efforts this spring and summer.
King Charles Gets Slurry Pit Approval Near William's Home
King Charles has secured planning permission to construct a 4,000 square-metre slurry pit near Prince William's Sandringham estate, sparking local health and pollution concerns.
Florida Men Charged Over Aquarium Break-In Killing Tarpon
Two Florida men face burglary and illegal fishing charges after allegedly breaking into a Keys aquarium, catching a 55-inch tarpon for photos, leading to its death.
Cat Graduates Quarantine After Coyote Attack in San Diego
An orange tabby cat named Kyle has completed a mandatory six-month rabies quarantine at San Diego Humane Society after surviving a coyote attack, with staff throwing a graduation ceremony to mark the occasion.
Canada's Beluga Whale Relocation: Saving 30 Captive Mammals
Canada has tentatively approved moving 30 beluga whales from Marineland to US aquariums, involving Valium, health checks, and intricate logistics to ensure their safety during transport.
Explorer Visits Scotland's Forbidden Anthrax Island
A British YouTuber named Ellie explores Gruinard Island, once contaminated by anthrax weapons testing, uncovering its eerie history and current state.
McCartney Criticises Ecologist Over Mansion Plans
Fashion designer Stella McCartney and husband Alasdhair Willis have launched a scathing attack on an ecologist who objected to their planned £5million seafront mansion in the Scottish Highlands.
Crowborough's Marilyn Hill Summit in a Front Garden
A letter reveals the quirky controversy of Crowborough's Marilyn hill, with its summit located in a private front garden, sparking guilt among hill baggers.
Chagos Islands' Pristine Ecology Under Threat from Mauritius
The Chagos Islands' near-natural ecosystem, a unique tropical wilderness, is at risk as Mauritius plans fishing and exploitation, threatening irreversible biodiversity loss.
Sunken Barges Form Essex Bird Island in First-of-its-Kind Project
The National Trust has sunk three 1950s Thames lighters in the Blackwater Estuary to create a new island habitat for declining bird species, using marine recycling to combat erosion.
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