First gull ranger starts work in Eyemouth
Patrick Safford, 24, has been hired as Britain's first gull ranger in Eyemouth to educate the public and reduce conflict with seagulls, which he says are 'intelligent and pretty harmless'.
Category : Environment
Invasive mussels clog London pipes, Thames Water says
Thames Water spends over £6 million yearly removing invasive Quagga mussels, with engineers often finding hundreds of thousands clogging pipes, threatening water supply and infrastructure.
Mayfair park reopens after £25m green upgrade
Grosvenor Square in Mayfair reopens July 20 after a £25m refurbishment, adding 150,000 plants, wetlands, and climate resilience features as a 'gift to London'.
UK heatwaves may be causing late or double periods
Thousands of UK women report late or double periods in June. Experts explain how heatwaves can disrupt menstrual cycles due to stress, sleep changes, and dehydration.
Warning after children petting deer in Richmond Park
Parents criticised as children crowd and stroke wild deer in Richmond Park, prompting fears of a fatal incident. Royal Parks warns to stay 50 metres away.
Sewage smell forces residents to flee cul-de-sac on holiday
Residents of Alsops Road in Ashford are forced to take holidays to escape a 'rotting eggs and diarrhoea' smell from Southern Water's pumping station, which has worsened since September 2025 and is under investigation.
London Plastic Bathroom Waste: 89% of Cosmetics Contain Plastic
A new poll reveals 89% of Londoners' cosmetic products contain plastic, with 71% unaware of plastic in wet wipes, highlighting bathroom waste as a major pollution source.
Warning: Stay 50 Metres Away from Deer After Fatal Risk
Royal Parks warns visitors to stay at least 50 metres from deer in Richmond Park after footage shows adults and children crowding and stroking the animals, risking fatal accidents.
Volkswagen crisis: EU must act to prevent deindustrialisation
China's trade surplus with the EU grows 30% yearly, risking deindustrialisation. Volkswagen plans to cut 100,000 jobs, prompting calls for robust EU industrial strategy.
Heatwave deaths top 2,700 in UK; urgent action needed
Over 2,700 people have died from extreme heat in Britain this summer, prompting calls for a national Extreme Heat Strategy and an end to fossil fuel reliance.
Life Among Jakarta's Trash Mountains: Waste Pickers Face Uncertainty
At Bantar Gebang, one of Asia's largest landfills, thousands of waste pickers risk their lives daily. With the site over capacity and slated for closure by 2027, their livelihoods hang in the balance.
Phacelia: the most useful plant for gardens and farms
Phacelia tanacetifolia, a cover crop, offers nectar for insects, suppresses weeds, and improves soil. Its coiled flowers inspire art and support biodiversity.
1976 Ladybird Deluge: 50,000 per Acre in Wales
In July 1976, a massive swarm of seven-spot ladybirds hit the Welsh coast, with densities reaching 50,000 per acre, causing panic among beachgoers.
NC woman, 82, survives 9 days trapped in bathtub
Joan Rivet, 82, survived nine days trapped in her bathtub by turning the faucet with her foot and splashing water to her face, drifting in and out of consciousness.
Wildfires Burn Across UK, Major Incidents in Wales and Derbyshire
Major incidents declared in north Wales and Derbyshire as wildfires force evacuations; Natural England warns of exceptional fire risk in southern Britain.
Warm rivers force French nuclear plant shutdown
High temperatures and low rainfall in Europe have caused river temperatures to rise, forcing EDF to shut a reactor at Golfech nuclear plant and reduce output at Nogent. Wildfires in Spain and Typhoon Bavi in Asia add to extreme weather.
Massive wildfire near Paris; Spain PM warns climate kills
A wildfire of exceptional scale in Fontainebleau forest near Paris has forced 900 homes evacuated and disrupted rail links. Spain's PM warns climate emergency kills after deadly fire.
Yampa River Faces Growing Water Demands as US Water Wars Rage
The Yampa River, one of the last free-flowing rivers in the US West, faces unprecedented pressure from water demands and climate change, threatening its unique ecology and role in the Colorado River basin.
Lake Suchitlán pollution mystery deepens a year after fish die-off
Nearly a year after thousands of dead fish washed ashore on Lake Suchitlán, El Salvador’s largest freshwater body, fishers and residents still lack official explanations for the pollution crisis.
Puerto Ricans at breaking point after weeks without water
Water shortages triggered by a pipeline rupture in Puerto Rico drive up costs and deepen frustrations, with residents and businesses spending hundreds daily on water.
Heat domes cause radio interference across US midwest
A heat dome in the US midwest caused tropospheric ducting, making radio signals travel hundreds of miles, triggering false emergency alarms and disrupting communications.
Dolphin deaths spike in SA after algal bloom
At least 70 dolphin carcasses found in 2025, highest since 2013, linked to algal bloom that decimated squid populations, scientists say.
Grosvenor Square reopens July 20 after £25m makeover
Grosvenor Square, Mayfair's oldest square, reopens July 20 after a £25m transformation, featuring 150,000 plants, a café kiosk, 300 seats, and new wetlands.
3 London boroughs adopt Right to Grow for allotments
Southwark, Hounslow, and Hackney have adopted Right to Grow policies. Campaigners urge City Hall to create a London-wide framework to convert unused public land into allotments and gardens.
Flamingo Revolution against Ivanka Trump's Albania resort
Albania's 'Flamingo Revolution' protests Ivanka Trump's luxury resort plan on Sazan Island, home to endangered species and Europe's last wild river delta, sparking clashes and an anti-corruption probe.
31mph Winds Cool London Heatwave, Temperatures Drop to 27C
Brisk north-easterly winds up to 31mph have cooled London's heatwave, with temperatures peaking at 27C on Monday, down from 36C earlier this month.
Bison hurls man 8ft in air at Yellowstone, breaking hip
A bison bull charged a man at Yellowstone National Park, tossing him 8 feet in the air and breaking his hip. The victim, Carl McDaniel, was with his grandson when attacked.
British pensioner, 93, is 13th victim of Spanish wildfire
A 93-year-old British woman has died from burns in the Spanish wildfire, raising the death toll to 13. Two British hikers were rescued with severe burns.
Two men die rescuing children from North Sea off Hartlepool
Two men died after entering the North Sea to rescue children struggling in open water at Seaton Carew beach, Hartlepool. The children were safe; the men were pronounced dead shortly after rescue.
Carbon capture vital for climate, experts respond to Monbiot
Experts argue carbon capture is essential for net zero, countering claims it's a 'con' and urging fossil fuel producers to pay for CO2 disposal.
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