Windowsill Water Bowl Trick Cools Home Without AC
A man shares a simple windowsill water bowl method he learned from his aunt that can cool a room for free, as the UK faces its third heatwave with temperatures up to 35°C.
Category : Conservation
Hidden Gold Coins Save Lancashire Church from Closure
A Lancashire church facing closure after 700 years was saved by an anonymous gift of nine gold Britannia coins worth nearly £30,000, discovered hidden under the altar.
Place Bowl of Water in Shade to Help Wildlife, Gardeners Told
Gardeners are urged to place a shallow bowl of water in shade to help wildlife during hot weather. Adding stones allows insects to escape. Bird baths should be topped up regularly.
UK Among Nations Condemned for 'Epic' Mackerel Overfishing Disaster
UK among nations condemned for overfishing north-east Atlantic mackerel, with retailers threatening boycott over lack of sustainable quotas.
Nine North East Buildings at Risk
Nine North East buildings, including Sunderland's National Glass Centre and Jesmond Dene Banqueting Hall, have been added to the SAVE Buildings at Risk Register, bringing the UK total to around 1,500.
Rare Burrowing Water Voles Relocated in Glasgow Ahead of Drainage Works
Rare burrowing water voles in Glasgow relocated ahead of drainage works by Scottish Water, using Pringle tubes for trapping.
Kiwi Return to Wellington After Century-Long Absence
Endangered kiwi return to Wellington's hills after over a century, with 250 birds relocated through a community-led conservation project.
Typhoon Maysak Floods Construction Site in China
Typhoon Maysak caused heavy rain flooding a construction site in Guigang, Guangxi, after making landfall in China and Vietnam.
Grandma dies of asbestos cancer after washing husband's clothes
Veronica Kidman, 72, died of mesothelioma one week after diagnosis. Her family believes she inhaled asbestos fibres while hand-washing her husband's dust-covered BT work overalls in the 1970s and 80s.
Stop Washing Duvets and Pillows: Sun Method Easier
Duvets and pillows are hard to wash, but sunlight offers a simpler way to refresh bedding. Leave them outside for 4-5 hours to kill bacteria and dust mites naturally.
Serbian Bird Watchers Crowdfund to Buy and Preserve Woodland
Serbian bird-watching group crowdfunds to buy and preserve a small woodland, saving it from logging and setting an example for environmental protection.
Into the Woods: How One Man Survived Alone in the Wilderness for 27 Years
Christopher Knight walked away from society at 20, surviving 27 years alone in the Maine wilderness with minimal supplies.
King Charles Shares ‘Instant Bond’ with Cancer Patients at York Hospital Visit
King Charles bonds with cancer patients at York Hospital and visits a red squirrel conservation project.
Bin Man Urges Parents: Stop Putting Nappies in Recycling
A binman criticises parents for putting used nappies in recycling bins, urging proper disposal in general waste.
Clarkson's Farm Star Explains Naked Walk for Swifts
Clarkson's Farm's 'bird lady' Hannah Bourne-Taylor reveals she walked naked through London twice to pressure the government into mandating swift bricks in new housing to prevent swift extinction.
Vieques: Puerto Rican Island Poisoned by US Navy Bombing
Vieques, a Puerto Rican island, suffers a cancer rate up to 35% higher than the rest of the archipelago due to decades of US Navy bombing, leaving unexploded munitions and contamination. Residents fear military reactivation as the Roosevelt Roads base reo
Ammonia Gas Leak in Oklahoma Sickens Dozens
Hundreds evacuated and dozens hospitalised after anhydrous ammonia leak from tanker truck in Weatherford, Oklahoma.
Bin Man Settles Paracetamol Blister Pack Disposal Debate
A bin man reveals that paracetamol blister packs belong in general waste, not recycling, due to inseparable foil. Boots offers an alternative recycling scheme.
‘Christmas miracle’ as cat returns home after 11 years
A family in Nuneaton is celebrating a 'Christmas miracle' after their cat Toby returned home 11 years after going missing, thanks to his microchip.
Shorebirds Thrive On Lindisfarne Terns And Plovers
Lindisfarne reserve uses fences and wardens to protect rare shorebirds like terns and plovers from human disturbance.
Bolsonaro Accuses DiCaprio of Funding Amazon Fires
Brazil's President Bolsonaro accuses Leonardo DiCaprio of funding Amazon fires without evidence, amid arrests of firefighters.
Ayr Bingo Hall Added to Historic Buildings at Risk Register
Ayr's former Boswell Park Bingo Hall, an Art Deco building, has been added to SAVE Britain's Heritage's Buildings at Risk register, joining 42 other Scottish entries amid concerns over neglect and demolition threats.
Toby Carvery to Fund Orchard Replanting as Settlement for Felling Ancient Oak
Toby Carvery settles legal dispute over felling 500-year-old oak, agrees to fund orchard replanting and pay council costs.
Natural 2-Ingredient Solution Cleans Kitchen Cabinets Without Scrubbing
A cleaning influencer reveals a DIY solution of baking soda and lemon juice that removes grease from kitchen cabinets without scrubbing, leaving them shiny and fresh.
West Sussex Beach Closed After Illnesses
A paddling beach at Southwater Country Park in West Sussex is being closed after reports of multiple people falling ill after entering the water. The local council is monitoring the situation.
Volunteers Save Scottish Rainforest with 11M Seeds
About 100 volunteers collected 11 million seeds by hand, helping grow 8 million native trees to restore Scotland's endangered Atlantic rainforest.
Murray Mound of Tennis Whites Exposes UK Landfill Crisis
A giant mound of discarded white clothing on London's Southbank highlights that a heap the size of Henman Hill goes to landfill daily, with 440 million white items binned yearly.
Fire Crews Return to Tintwistle Moor Four Days After Blaze
Fire crews returned to Tintwistle Moor on June 28, four days after a wildfire erupted, with the blaze still burning deep in peat bogs. Helicopters and mountain rescue teams are assisting.
Keep Potatoes Fresh for Up to a Year with Baking Soda Hack
A YouTuber reveals a simple method using baking soda and a cardboard box to keep potatoes fresh for up to 12 months, preventing sprouting and spoilage.
Green Bridge Helps UK Wildlife Cross Motorways
Cockrow Bridge in Surrey opens to help wildlife cross the A3 motorway, connecting fragmented heathland habitats and supporting biodiversity.
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