Fireball lights up New Zealand sky on camera
A fireball, likely a meteor, was captured on a home security camera in Ōpōtiki, New Zealand on 28 July 2026, one of two such events in days.
Category : Environment
Labor pushes datacentre energy rules despite QLD, NT opposition
Federal Labor will proceed with mandating renewable energy and water usage rules for datacentres, despite Queensland and the NT rejecting the plan. S&P warns electricity bills could skyrocket as AI power demand surges.
Gaza beekeeper rebuilds hives on damaged rooftop after war
Ibrahim al-Dabba lost his home, 400 beehives and equipment worth $350,000 in the Gaza war. He now tends 35 hives on a damaged rooftop, preserving a livelihood and hope.
Organic eggs twice as bad for climate as caged eggs
Switching UK egg production to organic free-range would emit 2,316,000 tonnes CO2e, vs 1,184,000 for caged systems, study finds.
John Clare's garden: poet's legacy and personal nature connection
In the garden of John Clare's cottage, the author reflects on the poet's love of nature and discovers a personal link: their ancestor, Henry Howsden, lived there too.
Song Thrush Connects Me to Great-Grandfather
A song thrush's serenade conjures memories of old family tales, linking the author to a great-grandfather through its clear, repetitive song.
Stranded ships in Hormuz pose invasive species threat
Over 1,500 ships stranded in the Gulf of Oman since Feb 28 could become 'super-spreaders' of invasive marine species, scientists warn, urging inspections before trade resumes.
Drone captures humpback whale birth off Australia
A drone pilot captured what is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded, and the first documented by drone, off the NSW north coast.
Japan Earthquake: Race to Find Survivors After 6.8 Quake
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake near Kumamoto, Japan, has killed at least 13 people. Rescuers are racing to find survivors trapped under rubble, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi calling it a race against time.
Canada wildfires: calls for national agency grow
With over 900 wildfires burning, Canada is the only G7 country without a national emergency agency. Officials urge creation of a federal wildfire strategy after record-breaking seasons.
Boris Karloff's Cricket Legacy: Foundation Funds Windrush Festival
Boris Karloff, horror film icon, was a devoted cricket lover. His foundation now funds the Windrush cricket festival, and his old pads have been donated to Lord's.
Caribbean faces £40bn climate damage; Hurricane Melissa costs $9.7bn
Caribbean nations suffered $53.2bn in climate-fuelled disaster damage from 2000-2024, with Hurricane Melissa alone costing Jamaica $9.7bn, according to ODI Global research.
RHS may move hydrangeas north due to heat
Hydrangeas become the plant most frequently reported as suffering in heat, with inquiries tripling since 2023. RHS considers moving collections from Wisley to northern gardens.
Lake whitefish may disappear from Great Lakes in 5 years
Lake whitefish, a centuries-old delicacy and key to Native tradition, faces extinction in parts of the Great Lakes within five years due to invasive quagga and zebra mussels that destroy their food source.
Half of England officially in drought as July driest
Half of England is officially in drought after a flash drought caused by low rainfall and high temperatures, with seven regions affected.
Sanchez: 12 Hours Decisive as Heat Fuels Madrid Wildfires
Spain's PM warns the next 12 hours are critical as extreme heat drives wildfires near Madrid, with temperatures forecast to hit 44°C and multiple blazes burning across Europe.
Iberian frontline shows Europe's climate emergency impossible to deny
Europe's fastest-heating continent status is evident in Spain and Portugal, with wildfires and floods becoming annual fixtures, as reported by a decade-long correspondent.
Renewable energy support drops amid anti-wind campaigns
Support for onshore wind and solar farms in Australia has fallen, with anti-renewable campaigns undermining community trust. Home batteries and EVs gain favour.
Endangered bat population drops 16% mysteriously
Southern bent-wing bat numbers fell by up to 16% at a key maternity site, alarming scientists who can't explain the decline.
Spain faces 'complex' three days as heatwave risks reigniting wildfires
Spain and France brace for a heatwave with temperatures up to 40°C, threatening to reignite wildfires. Two firefighters died in Crete. EU pledges solidarity.
London drought: Impacts on people, wildlife as hosepipe ban continues
The Environment Agency declares a 'flash drought' for London and seven other regions amid the fourth heatwave of the year, with hosepipe bans in place.
Orpington wildfire destroys half acre of cornfield
Eight fire engines and 60 firefighters tackled a grass fire in Orpington, destroying half an acre of cornfield, after three earlier grass fires damaged nearly four hectares across London.
Maternity leave litter picking led to founding Eco Squad
Hafsa Omar, 37, from Moss Side, Manchester, founded the Moss Side Eco Squad after starting litter picking on maternity leave. The volunteer group collects waste, fostering community bonds.
London drought declared with 'long-lasting impacts' warning
The Environment Agency has declared a drought in London and six other areas of England due to a flash drought, with July set to be the driest month on record, prompting warnings of long-lasting impacts.
Sargassum blooms may become self-sustaining, study finds
Sargassum seaweed blooms, which have plagued Caribbean and Gulf coasts since 2011, may have entered a self-sustaining cycle, feeding their own expansion, according to new research from Georgia Tech.
Birdfy Nest Camera: Smart Bird Box for Garden Wildlife
Birdfy Nest Camera is a smart bird box with a built-in camera, allowing you to watch nesting birds live via an app. It costs £99.99 and supports night vision.
London heatwave to end with 6C temperature drop overnight
London's fourth heatwave peaks today at 34C before temperatures drop 6C from Thursday, ending the hot spell with highs of 27C. UKHSA amber alert remains in place.
Met Office warns of 'very high' wildfire risk as London hits 35C
London faces 'very high' wildfire risk as temperatures reach 35C, with Met Office map showing exceptional danger in Kent and amber heat-health alert issued.
Flytipping in London estate so bad rats chew through cars
Residents in Tower Hamlets say flytipping is out of control, with rats chewing through cars. Despite council cleanups and increased fines, the problem persists, costing one resident £240.
Heatwaves Signal Dire Future for Europe and North America
Intense heatwaves across Europe and North America reveal the alarming trajectory of climate change, with record-breaking temperatures and widespread impacts.
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