Weigh-and-pay shops tackle South Africa's 'poverty tax'
Gcwalisa's six container shops in Johannesburg's Alexandra township let customers buy food by weight, tackling food insecurity and the 'poverty tax' affecting millions.
Category : Environment
Climate crisis: 'Unprecedented' weather losing its meaning
As extreme weather becomes routine, the word 'unprecedented' loses impact. Experts warn of shifting baselines and the danger of complacency in the climate crisis.
Croydon fly-tipping data skewed by prolific reporters
Bensham Manor saw 8,774 fly-tip reports in 2026, but council says a few prolific users inflate figures; only one fine issued.
NATO Urged to Act as Russia's Winter Attacks on Ukraine Intensify
As Russia escalates daily missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities, killing civilians and destroying infrastructure, NATO is urged to intervene and force Putin to back off before winter.
Happy Valley: South London nature reserve where deer roam
Happy Valley in Old Coulsdon, near Croydon, spans 252 acres of ancient woodland and meadows, offering visitors the rare chance to spot roe deer, badgers, and dormice, with a potential AONB designation pending.
Sheep return to Hampstead Heath for conservation grazing
Five Norfolk Horn and Oxford Down ewes returned to Hampstead Heath's Anthill Meadow this week for a two-week conservation grazing trial to boost biodiversity, with potential expansion to Highgate Wood.
Sutton waste site: 5-year battle over green belt operations
South East Tree Care faces enforcement over alleged green belt breaches in Wallington, but appeals and legal challenges have delayed action for five years.
Walthamstow Wetlands: London's Cutest Free Hidden Gem
Walthamstow Wetlands, Europe's largest wetland nature reserve, is a free hidden gem just 20 minutes from central London via the Victoria Line, offering scenic lakes, birdwatching, and more.
Wildlife enters homes as habitats shrink, cartoon shows
A new First Dog on the Moon cartoon highlights how animals like echidnas, koalas, and skinks increasingly enter homes as habitats are destroyed, reflecting a growing wildlife trend.
UK soil moisture deficit: how dry are England and Wales' soils?
Soil moisture deficit (SMD) shows how dry UK soils are. Most of England and Wales face water storage deficits, with southern England needing unusually high rainfall.
How bin Laden's 9/11 plans failed
Osama bin Laden's 9/11 attacks aimed to bankrupt the US, force a Middle East withdrawal, and spark a global Muslim uprising. Twenty-five years on, all three goals have failed, with al-Qaida weakened and its ideology confined to the periphery.
California bans addictive social media features for minors
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation banning infinite scroll and autoplay for users under 16, plus AI chatbot safeguards.
Burnham's North Sea Oil Plan: Political Risk, Minimal Gain
Labour's Andy Burnham faces backlash over North Sea drilling approvals, risking political capital for minimal economic gain, as climate and diplomatic costs loom.
Google AI model improves cyclone forecasts by a day
Google's WeatherNext AI model delivers three-day cyclone forecasts as accurate as previous two-day predictions, offering an extra day of warning, per Nature.
Victoria's koala population half of previous estimates
A Victorian government report, delayed over 12 months, reveals koala populations are half previous estimates, with 43% of sampled koalas euthanised due to poor health.
Hounslow approves £7m climate plan but half unfunded
Hounslow Council approved a climate resilience plan for extreme weather, with half of its £7 million cost unfunded, targeting flood and heat risks.
London drought persists: Thames Water explains hosepipe ban
London and much of the UK remain in drought despite recent rain. Thames Water says sustained rainfall over months is needed to lift the hosepipe ban and recharge reservoirs.
Cantabrian brown bears recover in Asturias' Somiedo park
Cantabrian brown bears in Spain's Somiedo natural park have rebounded from about 60 to over 500, with guided tourism now allowing visitors to see them.
Slime mould intelligence debate could reshape our understanding
A bitter scientific debate over whether slime moulds are intelligent could reshape our understanding of life, as researchers argue over cognition in brainless organisms.
NSW Greens MP urges federal colleagues to back koala park carbon plan
NSW Greens MP Sue Higginson urges federal colleagues not to back a Nationals motion blocking carbon credits for a koala park, citing forest protection benefits.
Hawaii emergency as Hurricane Lowell nears islands
Hawaii declares state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell approaches, with first impacts expected Monday; storm is third to threaten state in weeks.
Heatwaves Must Be Recognised as Major Natural Disasters
With nearly 2,900 dead in the UK and at least 35,000 across Europe this summer, heatwaves are the most direct effect of the climate crisis, yet they are not treated as major disasters.
1-Hour Foots Cray Meadows Walk: Autumn's Pretty SE London Escape
Discover the easy 1-1.5 hour Five Arches Loop in Foots Cray Meadows, a 97-hectare SE London nature reserve with woodland, river views, and history.
Wimbledon Trafalgar pub community buyout launched
Locals can buy shares in The Trafalgar from September 9, aiming to raise £250,000 to purchase the freehold and secure the pub's future by Christmas.
Brisbane faces hottest September day since 2019; fire bans
Brisbane forecast to hit 34C, potentially the hottest September day since 2019, as fire bans are issued for Ipswich and Lockyer Valley, while Sydney sees cooler reprieve.
Indonesia wildfires: haze spreads, orangutans evacuated
Indonesian authorities intensify firefighting as El Niño-fueled wildfires burn across Sumatra and Kalimantan, with haze reaching Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.
Croham Hurst Walk: A Leafy Escape Near Croydon Under 1 Hour
Discover Croham Hurst in South Croydon: a woodland walk under 1 hour with Breakneck Hill views, Stone Age history, and diverse wildlife.
New East London sauna set to open at Grade II listed 'castle'
A new sauna could open at Stoke Newington Pumping Station, a Grade II* listed building, after Hackney Council planners recommended approval despite 12 objections from neighbours.
Otters' wild battle cries echo across Isle of Lismore
On Isle of Lismore, two otters engage in a loud, visible fight, their cries carrying a mile across the bay at dusk.
Sydney's hottest spring start since 1858 as fire ban declared
Sydney is set to hit 33C in its warmest start to spring since 1858, while snow is forecast in southern NSW. A total fire ban is in place for greater Sydney due to extreme fire danger.
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