Councils Oppose Statewide Four-Bin Recycling Mandate
Some Victorian councils are pushing back against a statewide mandate requiring four wheelie bins for household waste, citing high costs and low usage of the glass recycling service.
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Scientists Rescue Turtles in Dried Wetlands Amid Water Dispute
Researchers from the University of New England are digging to save over 300 broad-shelled turtles stuck in mud in the Gwydir wetlands after environmental water flows were halted by WaterNSW.
Water Cut Leads to Turtle Deaths in NSW Wetlands Disaster
Hundreds of turtles, birds, and sheep are dying after WaterNSW halted environmental flows in Gwydir wetlands, with scientists scrambling to rescue stranded animals amid government inaction.
Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Garden Revealed in Regent's Park
A special Gardeners' World episode showcases the new Queen Elizabeth II Garden in Regent's Park, featuring plants significant to the late monarch and opening to the public on April 27.
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Downing Street Garden Opens for Public Tours This Summer
London Open Gardens event offers rare access to 120 private green spaces, including guided tours of the Prime Minister's garden at 10 Downing Street in June 2026.
Kensington Gardens Shut Due to Police Investigation
Kensington Gardens is closed to the public as police investigate an incident near the bandstand. Authorities urge people to avoid the area until further notice.
Lyrid Meteor Shower 2026: Viewing Guide for London
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks on April 22, 2026, with up to 18 meteors per hour visible from London. Experts advise optimal conditions and dark locations for the best experience.
Yuji the Monkey Clings to Toy Dog After Mother's Rejection
A six-week-old patas monkey named Yuji at Guadalajara Zoo forms an inseparable bond with a stuffed dog after his mother rejected him, drawing global parallels to similar animal stories.
Wildlife Week: Puffin Rescue and Global Animal Stories
This week's wildlife highlights include a rare cloud jaguar sighting in Honduras, rescued puffins released in Scotland, and global stories from chimpanzee conflicts to butterfly declines.
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Swedish Scientists Continue Linnaeus's Legacy in Taxonomy
Photographer Christer Björkman captures Swedish researchers studying diverse species from microscopic wasps to hairy plants, continuing the taxonomic tradition of Carl Linnaeus.
NSW Public Transport to Use 100% Renewable Energy from 2027
The New South Wales government has signed a $1.9 billion contract with Snowy Energy to power all electric buses, trains, and light rail with renewable energy from July 2027, aiming to cut emissions and reduce costs.
Onions and Apples at Risk of Extinction in UK by 2050
Food futurologist Dr Morgaine Gaye warns that climate change could make onions, apples, and other staples extinct in UK supermarkets by 2050, with rising temperatures and shifting agriculture patterns.
Sycamore Gap Tree Vandal Released After 10 Months
Adam Carruthers, one of two men who felled the iconic Sycamore Gap tree, has been released from prison after serving just 10 months of a four-year sentence under the Home Detention Curfew Scheme.
Lyrid Meteor Shower 2026: Peak Times & UK Viewing Guide
The Lyrid meteor shower, the world's oldest recorded, peaks on April 22, 2026. Learn when and how to see it in the UK, with tips from the Royal Greenwich Observatory.
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UK May Ban Over-the-Counter Pet Flea Treatments
The UK government is considering restricting sales of pesticide-based flea treatments to vets and pharmacists only, due to environmental concerns about waterway contamination and harm to wildlife.
Atlantic Current Collapse Risk Soars, Scientists Warn
New research reveals the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation is far more likely to collapse than previously estimated, posing catastrophic risks to Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
Gray Whale Deaths Surge in San Francisco Bay from Ship Strikes
A new study reveals gray whales are dying at alarming rates in San Francisco Bay, with over 40% of deaths linked to vessel collisions, prompting calls for urgent conservation measures.
South Korea Boosts Solar Power After Iran Crisis
South Korea is rapidly expanding its solar energy program, with increased funding and political urgency driven by the Middle East crisis, aiming to transform villages and reduce fossil fuel dependency.
Dead Portuguese Man-of-War Still Poses Serious Danger
A recent discovery on a UK beach highlights that even deceased Portuguese man-of-war jellyfish can deliver painful stings, urging public caution and awareness.
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Chiffchaffs Arrive Early in Britain Due to Climate Change
Chiffchaffs are appearing earlier than usual in Britain this spring, with many now wintering locally due to mild conditions caused by climate change, according to bird reporting systems.
Weeks Without Power in Marianas After Super Typhoon
Super Typhoon Sinlaku devastates Northern Marianas, leaving Saipan hospital flooded, roads blocked, and residents bracing for prolonged power and water outages.
UK Ammonia Pollution Hotspots from Factory Farms
New research reveals ammonia pollution hotspots in Lincolnshire, Herefordshire and Norfolk correlate with intensive pig and poultry farms. The emissions pose serious health and environmental risks.
Mount Tambora's 1815 Eruption: The 'Year Without Summer'
In 1815, Mount Tambora's eruption caused global climate chaos, leading to three years of crop failures, famine, and millions of deaths worldwide.
Exmoor Big Cat Sighting: 1982 Puma Encounter
Two biologists recount a 1982 sighting of a large, tan-colored cat on Exmoor, convinced it was a puma or mountain lion, adding to decades of big cat reports in the UK.
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Severe Storms Hit Plains and Midwest with Tornado Warnings
Thousands face power outages and school closures as severe storms bring tornado threats, hail, and flooding to the Plains and Midwest, with injuries and structural damage reported.
NAACP Sues Elon Musk's xAI Over Memphis Pollution
A lawsuit alleges Elon Musk's xAI is violating the Clean Air Act by emitting toxic pollutants from its datacenter in Memphis, disproportionately affecting Black communities.
Chiang Mai Smog Crisis Hits Tourism and Health During Songkran
Severe air pollution from wildfires shrouds Doi Suthep temple, disrupting Thailand's New Year celebrations and causing health emergencies, while tourism suffers from war-related price spikes.
Tuvalu Hosts Climate Summit Pre-COP31, Backs Australia's Bowen
Tuvalu, a Pacific nation on the climate crisis frontline, will host a world leaders' meeting before COP31. Turkey's climate minister expresses 'complete faith' in Australia's Chris Bowen to lead negotiations.
Climate Change Transforms Garden Lawns: Moss Replaces Grass
A Somerset gardener observes how mild, wet winters are reshaping lawns, with moss and wildflowers replacing traditional grass, highlighting broader climate impacts on gardens.
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Cherry Blossom Record Continues After Scientist's Passing
A 1,200-year cherry blossom climate record, started by Prof Yasuyuki Aono, will continue thanks to a new researcher in Japan, preserving vital data on shifting bloom dates due to climate change.
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