Trump Ends Protections for Dancing Prairie Bird
The Trump administration has delisted the lesser prairie chicken from federal protection, siding with states and industries. The bird's population has dwindled to about 30,000 due to habitat loss.
Category : Environment
Waitrose Suspends Mackerel Sourcing Over Overfishing Fears
Waitrose has suspended sourcing of all mackerel products due to overfishing concerns, becoming the first UK supermarket to take this step. The move follows government failures to implement scientific catch recommendations.
US Bullying Could Scupper Global Shipping Carbon Levy
International efforts to impose a carbon levy on shipping face potential collapse due to US resistance, risking global climate goals and industry decarbonisation.
Ohio Hog Farm Fire Kills 6,000 Animals, Smoke Visible for Miles
A devastating fire at Fine Oak Farms in London, Ohio, has resulted in the deaths of approximately 6,000 hogs, with no human injuries reported. Strong winds and limited water supply hampered firefighting efforts.
Waitrose Halts Mackerel Sales Over Fishing Concerns
Waitrose is removing fresh, chilled, frozen, and tinned mackerel from its shelves due to unsustainable fishing practices, becoming the first major UK supermarket to take this step.
Volcanic Ash Becomes Fertilisers in Sicily and Iceland
A Sicilian project reveals volcanic ash as a sustainable fertiliser, cutting chemical use and costs. Farmers in Iceland also report crop benefits, but EU regulations hinder commercial reuse.
California Oil Town Faces Future as Valero Refinery Closes
Benicia, California confronts economic and identity crisis as its largest employer, the Valero oil refinery, prepares to close permanently, testing whether an oil-dependent community can reinvent itself.
Bamboo Jungle to Open Sky: A Family's Garden Restoration
A family's garden, overgrown into an impenetrable bamboo forest after decades of neglect, was transformed by a quiet local man with an excavator, revealing the sky once hidden by chaos.
Attract Wrens to Your Garden with Proper Bird Boxes
Wildlife experts reveal how open-fronted bird boxes placed low in foliage can help wrens nest safely in UK gardens this spring nesting season.
Jersey Scraps 2030 Ban on Used Petrol and Diesel Car Imports
Environment Minister Steve Luce has abandoned plans to ban second-hand petrol and diesel car imports from 2030, citing affordability concerns and lack of public support in Jersey.
UK's First Geothermal Plant Powers Up in Cornwall
Britain's inaugural geothermal power plant in Cornwall begins generating clean electricity for 10,000 homes, despite fears of minor earthquakes from drilling operations.
Tech Worker Cleans Condoms and Socks Off Brooklyn Bridge
Ellen Baum spends 16 hours clearing trash from the Brooklyn Bridge, highlighting a widespread littering problem and sparking community cleanup efforts in New York.
Prune 5 Plants in February or Risk Fewer Summer Blooms
Gardening experts reveal a crucial late-winter pruning window for five key plants, including buddleia and hydrangeas, warning that missing it could lead to disappointing blooms and smaller harvests this summer.
Tunisia's Plastic-Laden Beaches Dismay British Tourists
British tourists visiting Tunisia's popular Yasmine Hammamet beach are encountering shocking levels of plastic waste, with bottles and bags littering the golden sands, despite the country's rising visitor numbers.
Council Workers Urged to Take Over Home Insulation Scheme
A new report advocates for transferring England's home insulation programme to local council control to boost efficiency and community trust.
Newborn sperm whale found dead on Devon beach
The youngest sperm whale ever recorded in England and Wales has been discovered deceased on a Devon beach, with experts citing recent storms as a likely factor in the tragic stranding.
Monty Don's 2026 Lawn First Cut Warning: Exact Time Revealed
Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don issues crucial advice on the precise timing for the first lawn cut of 2026, warning against premature mowing that could damage grass health for the entire year.
First Tomatoes with Buttered Popcorn Aroma Created by Scientists
Chinese researchers have used CRISPR gene editing to create tomatoes that smell like buttered popcorn, aiming to preserve flavour lost during transport and storage.
Hippo Flips Boat, Ranger Thrown into Water in Kruger Park
A conservationist was thrown into the water after a hippopotamus capsized a boat during a rescue operation in South Africa's Kruger National Park, highlighting the dangers of these territorial animals.
100ft River of Rubbish Dumped Near A1 Motorway
A 40-tonne mountain of waste, stretching 100ft long, has been illegally dumped on Tinker Lane near Barnby Moor. The Environment Agency is investigating this environmental crime, with clean-up costs estimated at over £20,000.
Home Bargains' £13 Bird Bath Attracts Nature to Gardens
Home Bargains offers a hand-painted, frost-resistant glass bird bath for £12.99, designed to add charm and provide a safe drinking spot for birds, with a metal stand included.
GMB Hosts Reveal Heartbreaking Fly-Tipping Crisis on Air
Richard Madeley and Kate Garraway delivered distressing news about 1.26 million fly-tipping incidents, leaving a guest distraught over a farmer's £50,000 cleanup bill.
UK Sewage Crisis Exposed in Channel 4's Dirty Business
Independent readers express outrage over Britain's sewage pollution crisis following Channel 4's Dirty Business documentary, highlighting regulatory failures, privatisation, and environmental damage.
Indigenous Group Sues WA for $1.5bn Asbestos Cleanup
The Banjima people have launched a $1.5bn legal claim against the Western Australia government to clean up toxic asbestos waste at Wittenoom, described as the largest contaminated site in the southern hemisphere.
Country Diary: A Tale of Two Oak Trees in England
A detailed observation of two contrasting oak trees in the English countryside, highlighting their ecological roles, seasonal changes, and symbolic significance in nature.
Sydney Bakery Worker Fired for Oil Dumping in Stormwater Drain
A bakery employee in Sydney's Coogee has been dismissed after being filmed pouring used cooking oil into a stormwater drain, sparking environmental concerns and a council investigation.
Caribou Eat Own Antlers for Survival After Arctic Migration
A groundbreaking study reveals female caribou chew their calcium-rich antlers as a vital mineral source following their 1,500-mile Arctic migration, challenging previous theories about antler use.
Judge Orders Dam Changes to Help 'Disappearing' Salmon
A federal judge in Oregon has mandated adjustments to hydropower dam operations on the Columbia and Snake rivers to aid salmon populations, citing decades of legal disputes and environmental concerns.
Degrowth: Economic Model to Fight Climate Change
A new podcast explores degrowth as a solution to climate change, challenging traditional growth-focused economics with insights from experts on sustainability and policy.
Ancient Stepwells Revived in India to Fight Water Scarcity
In response to a severe water crisis, India is restoring ancient stepwells to provide sustainable water sources, addressing Day Zero threats in drought-prone regions.
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