Blue Tits: Feisty Birds We Overlook
Blue tits are fascinating and resilient garden birds, yet they are frequently taken for granted in the UK. This article explores their unique behaviours and ecological importance.
Category : Environment
Country Diary: Art of Noticing Reveals Glittering Web
A nature observer discovers a tiny, dew-covered spider web in a hedgerow, highlighting the rewards of mindful attention to the environment's small wonders.
Dinosaur Named After Chromeo Found with Hundreds of Throat Stones
Scientists discover Chromeornis funkyi, a 120-million-year-old dinosaur fossil with over 800 stones in its throat, offering new insights into bird evolution and extinction survival.
Howitzer Testing Proposal in Adirondacks Alarms Critics
A controversial proposal to test 155mm howitzers in New York's Adirondack Park has drawn fierce opposition from residents and environmentalists, who fear it will disrupt wildlife and tranquility.
Gardeners Urged to Drill Fence Holes for Hedgehogs in March
Wildlife experts are urging UK homeowners to create CD-sized holes in their fences by March's end to help hedgehogs, a vulnerable species, navigate safely between gardens.
Chris Packham's Wildlife Photography Exhibition Opens
BBC Springwatch presenter Chris Packham debuts his photography exhibition 'More Beautiful Than You' in London, showcasing stunning global wildlife images captured over 15 years.
Kakapo Cam Shows World's Heaviest Parrot in Nest
A live-streaming camera in an underground nest offers a unique view of the critically endangered kakapo parrot caring for its young, highlighting conservation efforts.
Kakapo Cam Live Stream Shows New Zealand's Endangered Parrot
A new live stream from New Zealand provides an intimate look at the kakapo, a critically endangered nocturnal parrot, raising awareness and conservation hopes.
Kilauea Volcano Erupts, Sending Debris and Ash Across Hawaii
The Halemaʻumaʻu Crater on Hawaii's Big Island erupted violently, launching lava plumes and hazardous debris, prompting park closures and ashfall warnings for nearby communities.
Trump-Epstein Statue on National Mall Sparks Controversy
A provocative statue depicting Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein in a Titanic-inspired pose has been installed on Washington DC's National Mall by the anonymous group Secret Handshake, reigniting scrutiny over their past relationship.
Deadly Quicksand Warning Issued for Glen Canyon National Park
Park officials warn of potentially fatal quicksand pockets forming near shorelines at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The NPS provides crucial safety tips for identifying and escaping this dangerous phenomenon.
Bee Whisperer Engulfed in 'Bee Tornado' During Rescue
David Glover, known as the Bartlett Bee Whisperer, was swarmed by thousands of bees while rescuing a colony from an excavator in Memphis, Tennessee, with only one sting.
National Parks Issue Dire Quicksand Warning for Spring Break
The National Park Service has issued a dire warning about quicksand hazards at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, urging spring break visitors to exercise extreme caution.
Glasgow Union Street Fire: Nostalgia and Vape Shop Dangers
A devastating fire on Glasgow's Union Street destroyed historic buildings, evoking memories of the street's vibrant past and highlighting urgent safety concerns over vape shops.
Príncipe Islanders Paid to Protect 'African Galapagos'
Villagers on Príncipe, an island off West Africa, will be compensated for conservation efforts to safeguard its rare biodiversity, often called the 'African Galapagos'.
Key Ocean Current Nears Collapse, Scientists Identify Red Flags
Researchers from Utrecht University have identified ominous warning signs that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation could be approaching a tipping point, with potentially catastrophic climate consequences.
Death Valley's First Superbloom in a Decade Attracts Crowds
A rare superbloom has erupted in Death Valley National Park after record winter rainfall, covering the arid desert in vibrant pink, purple, and yellow wildflowers for the first time in ten years.
Hudson's Rope Dress Raises Ghost Gear Awareness at Maine Forum
Jordon Hudson wore a dress made from 36lbs of recovered fishing rope to the 2026 Maine Fishermen's Forum, spotlighting the issue of abandoned fishing gear harming marine life.
Monty Don's March Gardening Tips for Birds and Spring
Gardening expert Monty Don reveals three crucial tasks for March, including feeding birds with high-energy foods and preparing vegetable beds for spring planting.
Five Plants to Add Before April for Wildlife Support
Expert reveals five bee-friendly plants to introduce to your garden before April to aid pollinators as they emerge this spring, ensuring colonies thrive.
UN Chief: Clean Energy Can't Be Weaponised in Fuel Crisis
Amid Middle East conflict and oil price volatility, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges a shift to renewables for national security, as Australia grapples with fuel dependence and climate risks.
Heat Crisis: One in Three Face Severe Activity Restrictions
A new study reveals that extreme heat now affects a third of the global population, severely limiting safe outdoor activities, with the elderly and poor hardest hit.
Front Yard Vegetable Gardens: Sunny Space Solution
Transform your front yard into a productive vegetable garden to overcome backyard limitations. Learn planning tips, soil preparation, and community benefits for a thriving harvest.
Toilet Rolls in Garden: Vital Spring Planting Uses Revealed
Gardening experts reveal three essential ways to repurpose cardboard toilet rolls in your garden this spring, from seedling pots to weed barriers and compost boosters.
Sewage Crisis: Aging Infrastructure Threatens U.S. Cities
A massive sewer pipe collapse near Washington D.C. has spilled 244 million gallons of sewage into the Potomac River, highlighting a nationwide crisis of failing infrastructure affecting millions.
NT Tap Water Warning After Dam Flooding Triggers Health Alert
Residents in Greater Darwin and Palmerston are urged to boil or avoid tap water after unprecedented flooding at Darwin River Dam. Authorities issue conservation plea.
March Is Crucial Month for Garden Furniture Maintenance
A garden furniture expert explains why March is the optimal time to prepare outdoor furniture for summer, with specific care instructions for hardwood, teak, synthetic rattan, and other materials.
Death Valley's Rare Superbloom Transforms Driest Landscape
Death Valley National Park, North America's driest area, is experiencing a rare superbloom of wildflowers due to consistent rainfall and mild temperatures, with flowers expected to last until June.
US Records Second-Warmest Winter, Nine States Break Heat Records
The continental United States experienced its second-warmest winter on record, with nine states breaking or tying heat records. The West saw unprecedented warmth while the East faced milder cold spells.
Greenpeace Activists Confront Macron at Nuclear Summit
Greenpeace activists disrupted Emmanuel Macron and UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi at a global nuclear summit in Paris, protesting France's continued uranium imports from Russia despite energy sovereignty claims.
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