Kew Orchid Festival 2026: Chinese New Year Celebration
Kew Gardens' Orchid Festival returns in 2026 with a spectacular Chinese New Year theme. Discover dates, ticket info, and what to expect from the 30th-anniversary floral display.
Category : Environment
Community rallies to support farmers after devastating Victorian bushfires
After fires devastated farms in Victoria, a wave of community support is helping farmers like Pietro Porcu rebuild. From hay deliveries to tattoo fundraisers, discover the stories of resilience and generosity.
Sydney's Giant Fatberg Threatens Beach Closures
A secret report warns a fatberg the size of four buses in Sydney's sewer could close beaches for months if removed. Discover the full story and the $3bn plan to fix it.
Make Your UK Workplace More Eco-Friendly in 2024
From ride-to-work schemes to waste audits, discover actionable strategies for UK businesses to reduce their environmental impact and operational costs. Start your green transition today.
Bolivia's Uru Chipaya people battle extinction
The Uru Chipaya, one of South America's oldest cultures, confronts a climate crisis that is salting their land and forcing migration. Can their 4,000-year heritage survive?
Antarctic marine life at risk from just one degree of warming
Scientists at the British Antarctic Survey warn that warming waters could disrupt the fragile, slow-growing biology of Antarctic species, with lessons for medicine and climate change.
Organise Your Garden Seeds the Monty Don Way This January
Discover why January is the ideal time for horticultural housekeeping. Learn how to organise your seed collection inspired by Monty Don and plan your garden for the year ahead. Get started now!
Scientists urged to resolve microplastics health debate
A scientific dispute over methods for detecting microplastics in human bodies risks stalling vital health research. Experts call for a collaborative 'ozone moment' to resolve uncertainties and counter industry doubt. Read more.
Retracted Climate Study on 2050 Income Drop to be Revised
A major study predicting a 19% drop in global incomes by 2050 due to climate change has been retracted. Authors plan to resubmit after data concerns. Read the latest.
Severe Flooding Forces Kruger National Park Evacuation
Extreme rainfall inundates north-eastern South Africa and Mozambique, causing severe flooding, road washouts, and the evacuation of Kruger National Park. Flood warnings are at the highest level.
New maps reveal hidden Antarctic landscapes beneath the ice
Scientists unveil the clearest-ever picture of Antarctica's hidden bedrock, revealing new mountain ranges and canyons. Discover how this breakthrough aids climate change predictions.
Global Wildlife Photos: Spa Monkeys, Endangered Parrots, UK Fox
This week's stunning global wildlife images feature Japanese monkeys in hot springs, a rare kākāpō breeding season, a camouflaged owl, and a fox in Welsh snow. Explore nature's resilience and beauty.
Richmond's New Park Events Plan: More Festivals, Cheaper Tickets
Richmond Council adopts a new strategy for park events, promising more festivals, open-air cinema, and discounted tickets for residents. Learn about the new rules protecting green spaces.
Climate Change Costs US 12% in Income, Research Shows
New research reveals unchecked global heating has cut American incomes by over a tenth since 2000, challenging Trump's anti-climate agenda. Discover the economic impact.
Record rainfall triggers flash flooding in Victoria
Flash flooding in Victoria's Wye River and Lorne saw cars swept into the ocean after 180mm of rain fell in six hours, breaking a local daily rainfall record. Explore the full story and aftermath.
Victoria floods displace 400 while major bushfires burn
Holidaymakers on Victoria's surf coast were hit by unprecedented flash flooding, with 400 displaced and dozens of cars destroyed. Authorities defend warning timing as 10 major fires still rage.
Pied Wagtail Winter Roost in Hampshire Shopping Centre
A remarkable winter spectacle unfolds in Whiteley, Hampshire, as hundreds of pied wagtails gather nightly in a shopping centre courtyard. Discover the survival secrets behind this urban roost.
Crane Costumes Save Endangered Birds from Extinction
Meet the aviculturists who wear elaborate crane costumes to raise chicks, preventing human imprinting and boosting wild populations. Discover this unique conservation story.
Cars washed into sea in Victoria's 'unprecedented' flash floods
Holidaymakers displaced as flash flooding hits Victoria's Surf Coast, washing vehicles into the ocean. Authorities defend warning timing as more severe weather is forecast for NSW. Read the latest.
Antarctica's marine life threatened by small temperature rise
Exclusive report from Rothera research station reveals how a tiny temperature increase disrupts Antarctic biology, with implications for climate science and medicine. Read the full investigation.
Victoria's 2026 Bushfires: Unprecedented Destruction
The January 2026 Victorian bushfires, described as unlike anything before, ravaged 400,000 hectares, claimed a life, and killed over 15,000 livestock. Read the full timeline and impact analysis.
EPA: xAI's Memphis data centre broke law with gas turbines
US regulator rules Elon Musk's xAI acted illegally using methane gas turbines at its Tennessee data centres. A win for Memphis activists fighting pollution in overburdened communities.
Judge allows halted US offshore wind farm to resume
A federal judge has permitted the Empire Wind offshore project to restart construction, dealing a blow to the Trump administration's pause on major renewable energy developments. Read the full story.
Low-level pesticides shorten fish lifespans, study finds
New research reveals chronic low-dose pesticide exposure drastically reduces fish lifespan by accelerating ageing, challenging current safety standards and posing risks to population stability.
Spey Dam's Green Credentials Threaten Endangered Salmon
A Highland dam powering an aluminium smelter is accused of harming the River Spey's endangered salmon. Critics challenge the 'green' label of aluminium whisky bottles. Read the full debate.
Burst pipe floods West London road for four days
A burst water pipe created a 'river' down a Brent road for four days, rupturing new tarmac and causing major disruption. Thames Water cites freezing weather for record repairs.
Spain warns of alarming hate speech against meteorologists
Spain's environment minister warns of an alarming rise in hate speech targeting climate scientists and meteorologists on social media, threatening public trust and scientific communication.
Yellow Rain Warning Extended, Flooding Expected in England
The Met Office has extended a yellow weather warning for heavy rain across southern and eastern England, with flooding and travel disruption expected. Follow for live updates.
Flash Flooding Sweeps Cars into Sea on Great Ocean Road
Dramatic footage captures vehicles being washed into the ocean after intense flash flooding struck Victoria's iconic Great Ocean Road. See the shocking video and full report.
Scientists question validity of microplastics in body studies
Leading researchers challenge high-profile findings of microplastics in human brains and organs, citing potential false positives. Discover what we truly know about plastic pollution and health risks.
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