UK Weather Extremes: Farmers Battle Drought and Floods
The Met Office reports relentless winter rain across the UK, with flooding warnings issued and farmers struggling with crop failures and financial losses due to extreme weather swings.
Category : Environment
Woman Arrested with 15 Dead Pangolins in Madrid Airport Suitcase
Spanish authorities have detained a 60-year-old woman after discovering 15 pangolin carcasses weighing 40kg in her luggage at Madrid airport, highlighting the ongoing illegal wildlife trade.
Rare Rhino Calf Born at UK Safari Park: A Symbol of Hope
Knowsley Safari in Merseyside celebrates the birth of a male southern white rhino calf, named Stanley, marking a significant boost for the near-threatened species and international conservation efforts.
UK Weather Extremes: Floods and Farmers' Financial Crisis
The Met Office reports relentless winter rain has caused widespread flooding, while farmers struggle with volatile weather patterns that have devastated crops and incomes.
Pro-Palestine Activists Vandalise Churchill Statue with Slogans
Pro-Palestine activists have vandalised the Winston Churchill statue in Parliament Square, spray-painting 'Zionist war criminal' slogans in a protest against UK foreign policy.
Churchill Statue Vandalised by Pro-Palestine Activists
Pro-Palestine activists have vandalised a statue of Winston Churchill in London, spray-painting 'Zionist war criminal' slogans, sparking outrage and police investigations.
Wildlife Week: Dolphins, White Whale, Kākāpō Chick
This week's wildlife highlights include a dolphin rescue in Scotland, a white humpback whale in Tonga, and a critically endangered kākāpō chick in New Zealand.
E-Waste Chemicals Found in Dolphin Brains: Wake-Up Call
A new study reveals toxic chemicals from electronics are accumulating in dolphin and porpoise brains, highlighting urgent e-waste regulation needs.
Ancient Woodlands: Britain's Forest History and Human Impact
Luke Barley's 'Ancient' explores how Britain's woodlands, shaped by millennia of human interaction, face modern threats from industrialisation and climate change.
Amazon Tribe's Birth Brings Hope Against Extinction
The Akuntsu people, reduced to just three women, have welcomed a newborn boy, offering hope for cultural survival and rainforest protection in Brazil's Amazon.
Mumbai's Musical Road Sparks Outrage Over Constant Noise
India's inaugural musical road in Mumbai, designed to play 'Jai Ho' from Slumdog Millionaire, has residents fuming over disruptive noise, with calls to halt the project immediately.
Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 Winners
The Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 competition has revealed its stunning winners, showcasing breathtaking images from oceans worldwide.
Benjamina Ebuehi's Coffee Walnut Cookies Recipe
Discover Benjamina Ebuehi's recipe for coffee walnut cookies, a delightful treat blending rich coffee and crunchy walnuts for a perfect snack.
Sicilian Firefighters Rescue 400 Rare Books from Landslide Library
Firefighters in Sicily have heroically saved 400 rare books from a library teetering on a landslide edge, using meticulous planning and rapid entry techniques.
Antarctic Cave Shows Rapid Glacier Melting Secrets
Scientists discover an ice sanctuary cave in Antarctica containing ancient glacier samples, offering crucial insights into accelerated melting and future sea-level rise.
Spoonbills Brighten a Wet Somerset Walk: Country Diary
A drenched walk in Somerset's wetlands proves rewarding as rare spoonbills are spotted, highlighting the beauty of Britain's wildlife in adverse weather.
Gardener's Essential March Planting Tip and Spring Jobs
Professional gardener Rob Brett reveals the one key plant to prioritise in March, alongside expert advice from the RHS and Monty Don on essential spring gardening tasks.
Ohio Farm Fire Kills 6,000 Pigs in Wind-Fueled Blaze
A devastating fire at Fine Oak Farms near Columbus, Ohio, killed approximately 6,000 pigs after high winds spread flames through barn ventilation systems. No human injuries were reported.
Sea Otter Mother's Tender Embrace After Fierce Fight
Nature photographer Suzi Eszterhas captures heartwarming images of a sea otter mother cuddling her pup in Monterey Bay, California, following a dramatic encounter with a male otter.
UK Weather Extremes: Floods and Drought Devastate Farms and Homes
The Met Office reports this winter's relentless rain follows 2025's severe drought, causing widespread flooding for families and crippling losses for farmers struggling with volatile conditions.
Judge Sides with Salmon Against Trump in Hydropower Ruling
A federal judge in Oregon has rejected a bid to overturn a Biden-era agreement protecting endangered salmon populations, ordering changes to hydropower operations on the Columbia and Snake Rivers.
Greenpeace Faces $345M Lawsuit Threatening Its Future
The environmental organization Greenpeace confronts a potentially devastating $345 million judgment in North Dakota courts over Dakota Access Pipeline protests, with both sides preparing appeals.
Bird Flu Kills Elephant Seal Pups in California Outbreak
A severe bird flu outbreak has killed numerous elephant seal pups along the California coastline, raising concerns about wildlife conservation and disease spread.
Japanese Repair Arts: Transforming Imperfection into Beauty
Discover how Japanese crafts like kintsugi and sashiko teach us to repair and cherish objects, turning flaws into art and promoting sustainability through traditional techniques.
Bristol Zoo's Oldest Silverback Gorilla Dies After Move
Jock, a 45-year-old silverback western lowland gorilla, has been euthanised just days after relocating to a new Central African forest habitat at Bristol Zoo Project.
Dog Gives Birth to Record 17 Puppies in Kent
A family in Blean, Kent, is astonished as their Irish Setter delivers a record-breaking litter of 17 Irish Doodle puppies after a 13-hour labour, requiring 12 tins of dog food daily.
Severe Red Tide in South Africa Kills Crayfish En Masse
A toxic algal bloom, known as a red tide, is causing mass deaths of crayfish and other marine life on South Africa's west coast, with authorities warning against consumption due to neurotoxins.
Bird Populations in North America Decline Faster, Study Finds
A new study shows North American bird populations are declining at an accelerating rate, with intensive agriculture and climate warming identified as primary drivers of this alarming trend.
Drax Shares Soar as It Ends Canadian Wood Burning
Drax Group's shares surge to a 20-year high after strong 2025 earnings, while it plans to stop burning controversial Canadian wood pellets within a year amid environmental scrutiny.
Plastic Production Doubles, Driven by Oil Industry Strategy
Plastic production has doubled in two decades, with petrochemicals now accounting for 75% of global oil-demand growth, highlighting a climate risk beyond recycling.
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