Storks' landfill diet raises health concerns, study finds
Storks eating from landfills gain weight and energy but face DNA damage and contaminants, researchers warn, as EU waste policy changes may impact populations.
Category : Environment
Estonia tops Yale climate index, UK third, US 27th
Estonia leads Yale's 2024 Environmental Performance Index, with the UK third and the US at 27th. Europe dominates the top 20, but global climate progress remains insufficient.
UK waters hit by extreme marine heatwave, Met Office warns
UK seas are experiencing an extreme marine heatwave with temperatures 2C above average, driven by last month's heat dome. Scientists warn of mass mortality events for marine species.
Photo of bound Palestinian detainee corroborates torture reports
An Israeli soldier's photo of a Palestinian detainee stripped, blindfolded, and bound to an iron rod corroborates torture reports and may constitute a war crime, rights groups say.
Datacentres are a ticking time bomb: AI benefits must outweigh costs
Nicki Hutley warns that the datacentre investment boom has profound economic, environmental and social consequences, urging governments to assess whether benefits outweigh costs.
Burglars jailed for £1m weight-loss drug theft
Three South London men were jailed for five years and three months each for stealing nearly £1 million worth of Mounjaro weight-loss drugs from a St Albans distribution site in a sophisticated burglary.
Scientists try to restore frog toxicity for survival
Scientists are working to restore toxicity in captive-bred Atelopus frogs from Central and South America, which lost their toxins in captivity, leaving them vulnerable to predators.
Wowcher Garden Swing Chair with Canopy: Deal & Review
Wowcher offers a garden swing chair with canopy at a discounted price. This article reviews the deal, features, and value for money.
Bumblebees show 'liking' and 'disliking' expressions on video
Scientists captured slow-motion footage of bumblebees reacting to sweet, salty, bitter, and plain water, revealing miniature facial expressions akin to 'liking' or 'disliking'.
Bumblebees Show 'Liking' and 'Disliking' Expressions
Slow-motion video reveals bumblebees stick out their tongues for sweet tastes and shake heads for bitter ones, suggesting emotion-like responses and supporting insect sentience.
Air Pollution Linked to Sperm DNA Changes in Study
A study of over 2,000 men found that exposure to air pollutants like ozone and nitrogen dioxide is linked to epigenetic changes in sperm DNA, potentially affecting fertility.
How Gen Z fell in love with birding
Britain has lost 73 million wild birds in 50 years. But Gen Z is embracing birding, thanks to social media and the Merlin Bird ID app, reversing the trend.
Wood Warbler Returns After 50-Year Absence
A wood warbler returns to Buxton, Derbyshire after 50 years, highlighting the species' 82% decline and extraordinary resilience.
UK June heatwave caused mass sleep deprivation, poll finds
Two-thirds of people struggled to sleep during June heatwave, with 86% of homes too hot, according to YouGov poll for Greenpeace.
7 low-cost ways to keep your home cool without AC
As another heatwave looms for the UK, experts share seven sustainable, low-cost methods to cool your home without air conditioning, from external blinds to £5 sheets.
Deadly tornadoes and storms kill 15 in China, Xi calls for rescue
Severe storms in China have killed 15 people, with hundreds injured and tens of thousands evacuated. President Xi Jinping urges all-out rescue efforts as tornadoes and landslides hit multiple provinces.
How Animals Perceive Time Differently: New Research
New research reveals that animals like bees, sparrows, and snails experience time differently due to varying perceptual processing, impacting behavior and survival.
Big Tech's AI Boom Wrecks Climate Goals
Google and Amazon report rising emissions from AI infrastructure, jeopardizing net-zero pledges. Microsoft likely to follow. Meta scrambles for new revenue amid AI struggles.
Lake Powell Near Record Low as Water Crisis Worsens
Lake Powell, the US's second-largest reservoir, threatens to hit unprecedented lows this year after historically low snowpack failed to raise water levels, intensifying the Colorado River crisis.
Record wildfires in Europe show failure to adapt carries mounting cost
Wildfires in France and Spain have burned over 78,000 hectares by early July, more than double the average, as scientists link extreme heat and wet winters to increased fuel loads, calling for better land management and emissions reductions.
DC Air Quality Worst Globally After July 4 Fireworks
Washington DC recorded the world's worst air quality after 850,000 July 4 fireworks caused particulate matter levels to spike 6.7 times above pre-fireworks levels, triggering a Code Red alert.
Reader urges water power inclusion in UK renewables mix
A reader criticises the lack of water power (wave, tidal, hydro) in the UK's renewable energy discussion, calling for a resilient low-carbon system alongside wind and solar.
Heatwaves culture war flashpoint as deaths rise, readers warn
Readers respond to George Monbiot, warning that heatwaves are a culture war flashpoint, with data showing 3,676 excess deaths in 1976 heatwave.
Men's testosterone halved in 50 years, scientists warn
Men's average testosterone levels declined by 54% from 1972 to 2019, according to a meta-analysis of over 100,000 men, signaling a major male reproductive health crisis.
Eastbrookend Country Park: Sculpture Trail, Fishing, Tea Room
Discover Eastbrookend Country Park in Dagenham, a 76-hectare green space with a sculpture trail, fishing lakes, tea room, and community orchard. Perfect for shaded walks and fishing.
Wood Green fire: Witnesses describe 'terrifying' blaze
A fire in Wood Green forced evacuations as 80 firefighters battled the blaze. Nine people were rescued with breathing gear, six from a flat roof, and two hospitalized.
Supermarkets upgrade fridges after heatwave 'meltdown'
Marks & Spencer plans to invest in refrigeration systems that can withstand 45°C after fridges failed during June's extreme heatwave, as UK braces for another hot spell.
Cuba's third nationwide blackout in six months
Cuba suffered its third nationwide blackout since January, the state electricity company UNE reported, as a US oil blockade deepens fuel shortages on the impoverished island.
Typhoon Maysak kills 2, forces 48,000 evacuations in China
Typhoon Maysak killed two people in Nanning, China, and forced about 48,000 evacuations. Floods affected 55,000 residents, with dam breaches and highest-level emergency response declared.
At least 25 dead in US as record heatwave grips eastern states
At least 25 people have died in the US as a record heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 100°F in over 20 states, continues to scorch the eastern half of the country during the 4 July holiday weekend.
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