Facing collapsing fish stocks, Madagascar's semi-nomadic Vezo people are cultivating seaweed as a vital new income. Discover how climate change and industrial trawling are reshaping an ancient maritime culture.
A Country Diary entry from Teesdale reveals the deep, clinging mud of a winter walk, a testament to the season's raw, elemental beauty in the UK countryside. Discover the sights and sounds.
Your complete guide to revised rubbish and recycling collection dates across all London boroughs this Christmas and New Year. Find out when to put your bins out.
The Met Office forecasts a dry, sunny but cold Christmas for most of the UK, with temperatures near freezing. Discover if snow is expected in your area.
Australians face a turbulent Christmas Day with extreme heat in the west, severe storms in the east, and a cyclone threat in the north. Plan your festive day with the latest official forecasts.
A couple left homeless after a sinkhole drained the Llangollen Canal in Shropshire have been overwhelmed with offers of help from the boating community, saving their Christmas. Read how kindness triumphed over disaster.
Two rare Big Cypress fox squirrels, a threatened species, have been successfully released back into the wild in Florida after bonding during rehabilitation. Discover their heartwarming story of recovery.
Climate activist Bill McKibben argues cheap solar and wind power offer a crucial tool to mitigate global heating, highlighting China's leadership and the US's missed opportunity.
Discover the truth about using spent coffee grounds in your garden and on houseplants. Learn the sustainable method to add nutrients and avoid harming your plants' roots.
Hillingdon Council announces revised rubbish and recycling collection dates over the festive period, with normal service resuming on January 5. Find your new collection day here.
Hounslow Council announces revised bin collection dates over the festive period, with disruptions until January 12. Find your new collection day and details on free Christmas tree recycling.
As beaver numbers soar in Switzerland, a dedicated hotline helps residents cope with flooding and felled trees, offering a model for human-wildlife coexistence. Discover how Zurich manages the chaos.
Robin Greenfield, an environmental activist, rejects consumer Christmas. He once owned just 44 items and now forages all his food. Discover his radical take on happiness.
Victoria's first publicly owned wind farm, Delburn, is now operational in the Latrobe Valley, marking a major shift in the state's energy strategy and creating local jobs. Discover the impact.
An angler captured footage of a remarkably light-coloured platypus, nicknamed Pinky, in a Victorian river. Experts confirm its unique but natural colouring. Watch the video.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is likely to be the UK's hottest year, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Scientists call the finding 'devastating' evidence of climate change. Read the full report.
Olympic champions and governing bodies warn planning reforms could scrap vital protections for England's playing fields, hitting the poorest communities hardest. Act now to save our green spaces.
A Victorian fisherman captured footage of a rare pink platypus, nicknamed Pinky. Experts confirm it's unusual but not a genetic anomaly. Discover the story and the conservation status of this iconic species.
Watch dramatic footage as Yellowstone's Black Diamond Pool erupts in a spectacular muddy plume. USGS experts captured the rare event on camera, highlighting ongoing geothermal activity.
One dead as flooding hits California. A powerful 'Pineapple Express' atmospheric river threatens more heavy rain and mudslides across the state during the Christmas holiday week.
A colossal 100-tonne fatberg has been discovered in Whitechapel's sewers. Thames Water urges Londoners to avoid pouring festive fats and gravy down sinks to prevent costly blockages and environmental damage.
Discover the top free vantage points to watch London's spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks display. Find out which parks and hills offer the best views of the Thames celebration, including key travel info.
Donald Trump's renewed criticism of wind farms and pledge to halt offshore projects if re-elected prompts fresh debate over UK energy security and renewable investment. Read the analysis.
The Met Office forecasts a low probability of significant snowfall for a white Christmas 2024, with only a 10% chance of 'noteworthy' snow. Discover the historical trends and climate impact on festive weather.
A colossal 100-tonne fatberg has been found blocking a Whitechapel sewer. Thames Water urges the public to avoid pouring fats and flushing wipes to prevent costly festive blockages.
A rare muddy eruption at Yellowstone's Black Diamond Pool has been captured on video. Discover the science behind this geothermal event and what it reveals about the park's dynamic landscape.
The Met Office has issued its verdict for Christmas Day 2025. Find out if the UK will see snow, where the best chances are, and how climate change is affecting festive forecasts.
A 100-tonne fatberg has been discovered in Whitechapel's sewers. Thames Water urges the public to avoid pouring fats and oils down drains this festive season.
Hillingdon Council announces revised rubbish and recycling schedules over Christmas and New Year. Find your new collection dates and how to recycle real trees for free.
Hounslow Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details for free Christmas tree recycling. Find your new collection day here.