National Trust Sinks Barges to Form New Bird Island in Essex
The National Trust has transformed three decommissioned Thames lighters into a new island habitat for vulnerable bird species in the Blackwater Estuary, Essex.
Category : Conservation
Volunteering to Save Albania's Vjosa Wild River
A volunteering trip to Albania's Vjosa River, now a wild river national park, focuses on tree planting to combat erosion and preserve its fragile ecosystem amid threats from tourism and development.
Toad Patrollers Save 2 Million Amphibians in 50 Years
Froglife volunteers have rescued over two million common toads from roads during spring migrations, with a record 156,227 moved in 2025 amid a 41% population decline over 40 years.
Newport's Fly-Tipping Crisis: Residents Fight 'Losing War'
Newport has been dubbed Wales' fly-tipping capital, with incidents soaring 6,000% in two decades. Residents describe being 'at war' as illegal dumping blights communities and devalues homes.
California Beach Report Cards: Cleanest and Dirtiest Revealed
Heal the Bay's 2025 analysis grades 523 California beaches from A+ to F based on sewage bacteria levels, with Santa Monica Pier topping the dirtiest list.
YouTuber Explores Forbidden Scottish Anthrax Island
A brave YouTuber has ventured to Gruinard Island, a remote Scottish location erased from maps due to secret WWII biological weapons testing, uncovering its horrifying history.
Hiker Discovers Hidden Abandoned Building in Welsh Woods
A Welsh hiker exploring her regular route in Craig Yr Aber woods near Bridgend stumbled upon a mysterious abandoned building that had remained unnoticed for years, sparking intrigue and speculation among viewers.
King's Estate Owns Part of UK's Worst Illegal Waste Dump
The Duchy of Lancaster, King Charles's private estate, owns a portion of the UK's worst illegal waste dump in Bickershaw, Wigan, claiming exemption from cleanup under ancient feudal law.
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.
Bunnings ACCC Probe Over Illegal Timber and Greenwashing
The Wilderness Society has lodged a formal complaint with the ACCC, alleging Bunnings may be selling unlawfully logged timber while promoting responsible sourcing policies.
Millionaire Fined for Felling Cliff Trees for Illegal Pool
Property developer Bill Buckler fined £20,000 after illegally felling 28 clifftop trees to build luxury pool house on protected Dorset coastline, with High Court dismissing his appeal.
Millionaire fined £20k for felling 28 clifftop trees
Property developer Bill Buckler has been fined £20,000 after illegally felling 28 protected trees to create space for a clifftop pool house in Poole, Dorset, damaging a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Norfolk Broads Storm: Windpump Battles Elements
A dramatic photograph captures Horsey windpump enduring a fierce storm on the Norfolk Broads, evoking the region's wild, watery history and resilient ecosystem.
Rescued Hikers Urged to Pay Hotel Bill and Return Gear
Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team appeals for two rescued walkers to settle a hotel bill and return borrowed head torches after a treacherous winter rescue on Scafell Pike.
Cold War Bunker Collapses into Sea on Eroding Yorkshire Coast
A 70-year-old nuclear monitoring post near Tunstall, East Yorkshire has collapsed into the sea due to coastal erosion, highlighting the area's rapidly disappearing coastline.
Instagram Fame Sparks Conservation Crisis at Delta Lake
The once-secret Delta Lake in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park faces environmental strain as social media influencers flock to its shores, prompting local outrage and urgent restoration efforts.
England's Biggest Illegal Waste Dump Exposed
A massive 50-acre illegal waste site near Northwich, Cheshire, containing 280,000 tonnes of construction debris has been identified as England's largest. The dump is linked to increased flooding and highlights a nationwide problem with hundreds of active
Over 200 Dogs Rescued from Mississippi Property Before Storm
Animal welfare groups race to save hundreds of dogs from squalid conditions in Tupelo, Mississippi, as severe winter weather approaches the United States.
Tenerife Beaches Closed Due to Sewage Pollution
European Court condemns 12 Tenerife locations for wastewater regulation breaches, with beaches closed due to sewage pollution and health risks to tourists and locals.
Three Deaths at Welsh Waterfall Prompt Coroner's Safety Warning
A coroner has called for urgent safety improvements at Ystradfellte waterfalls in Powys following three tragic deaths within 18 months, highlighting poor phone signal and confusing signage.
Safety Concerns at Welsh Waterfall After Three Deaths
A coroner has issued urgent safety warnings following three deaths in 18 months at Ystradfellte Falls in Wales, citing poor phone signal and signage as critical risks.
Safety Warning After Three Deaths at Welsh Waterfalls
A coroner has issued urgent safety warnings about Ystradfellte waterfalls in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park following three fatalities in 18 months, highlighting poor phone signal and confusing signage.
Couple Drown at Welsh Waterfall on New Year Hike
A married couple drowned after slipping into a waterfall while hiking in the Brecon Beacons National Park during a New Year break, an inquest has heard.
Toby Carvery Faces Eviction Over Historic Oak Felling
Enfield Council has initiated eviction proceedings against Toby Carvery owners Mitchells & Butlers after the partial felling of a 500-year-old oak tree, calling it criminal damage and a breach of lease.
Toby Carvery Faces Eviction Over Ancient Tree Damage
Mitchells & Butlers, owner of Toby Carvery, faces eviction from Enfield site after unauthorised felling of 500-year-old oak tree in Whitewebbs Park, described as criminal damage.
Sydney's Sewage Crisis: 12,000 Businesses Suspected of Illegal Waste
A secret Sydney Water report reveals up to 12,000 food businesses may be illegally discharging fats and oils into the sewage system, contributing to a massive fatberg at the Malabar plant and causing pollution on beaches.
Judi Dench Backs Campaign to Protect London's Parks
Dame Judi Dench urges action to safeguard London's parks as a report reveals over 50 green spaces are at risk from development, including Whitewebbs Park and Wimbledon Park.
Social Media Influencer Races to Save Thailand's Dugongs
Amateur conservationist Theerasak 'Pop' Saksritawee uses drones and social media to fight for Thailand's vanishing dugongs. Discover his urgent work on habitat restoration and climate change.
Half of Thailand's dugong population lost in crisis
A mysterious seagrass die-off along Thailand's Andaman Coast has decimated the dugong population, with numbers halving in recent years. Scientists race to understand the cause as local conservationists fight to protect the last survivors.
Florida town uses sea turtles to block developers
Residents of a Florida barrier island have successfully fought off overdevelopment, using endangered sea turtles to secure powerful state protections. Discover how grassroots activism saved their coastline.
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