Orca Sightings Surge Off Northumberland Coast
Orca sightings off Northumberland have increased dramatically, with experts citing a possible healthier ecosystem and a ban on sandeel fishing as contributing factors.
Category : Environment
Tasmanians warned not to 'love Neil the seal to death'
Wildlife officials warn public to keep distance from 1,000kg southern elephant seal Neil, citing risks of euthanasia if dangerous behaviour continues.
Ebola wildlife origins key to preventing next outbreak
The Bundibugyo virus outbreak in DRC has caused over 1,250 cases and 362 deaths. Understanding its wildlife origins is crucial to prevent future epidemics, yet knowledge remains limited.
Floating lab to study Arctic life before climate change alters it
A new expedition led by the Tara Ocean Foundation will send a floating lab into the Arctic ice to discover species before climate change and pollution transform the region.
Côte d'Ivoire Floods Kill 59 Amid West Africa Torrential Rains
At least 59 people have died in Côte d'Ivoire since May due to floods and landslides, with Ghana reporting 13 deaths and heavy rains hitting Benin, Togo, and Nigeria.
US braces for record-breaking summer heatwave
More than 100 million Americans face record-breaking heat as El Niño intensifies, with temperatures exceeding 115°F and increased wildfire and drought risks across the country.
Brutal Heatwave Scorches Eastern US Ahead of July 4 Weekend
A dangerous heatwave is intensifying across the central and eastern US, with heat index values up to 115F expected through the Fourth of July weekend, breaking temperature records.
Trump's Iran Attack May Have Boosted Renewables
A heatwave kills over 1,300 in Europe, while Trump's Iran attack and Hormuz blockade spur renewable energy growth, with solar overtaking coal globally.
Swedish teens become young planetary stewards, tackling unemployment
Sweden's young planetary stewards programme creates green projects and summer jobs, with 24% youth unemployment, as participants like Oona Verveld and Clara Vikberg install educational signs to connect children with nature.
Neil the 1,000kg seal crushes fences in Tasmania
Wildlife officials warn people to give Neil the southern elephant seal space as he crushes fences, blocks traffic, and bashes cars in Tasmania.
Cat Turns Blue After Crashing Gender-Reveal Party
Wilbur the cat from Cornwall came home bright blue after gatecrashing a neighbour's gender-reveal party and rolling in blue cornstarch dye, puzzling her owners.
UK breached law over bee-killing pesticide, watchdog finds
The Office for Environmental Protection found Defra failed to comply with environmental law four times when granting emergency authorisation for banned neonicotinoid pesticide Cruiser SB in 2023 and 2024.
Rising seas threaten Jamestown's historic site
Jamestown, Virginia, the first permanent English settlement in North America, faces severe flooding from rising sea levels, threatening archaeological artifacts and historical structures.
Zoo Owners Recount Saving Boy, 3, from Crocodile Attack
Zoo owners Tracey and Andrew Johnson describe the distressing rescue of a three-year-old boy thrown into a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo.
Birds in Ukraine use fibre optic cables for nests
Birds in war-torn Ukraine are building nests from fibre optic cables used by both sides to protect drones from jamming, with at least two nests discovered in frontline regions.
Flesh-rotting bacteria spreading across Europe's beaches
Vibrio vulnificus, a 'flesh-eating' bacterium, is spreading in European coastal waters due to warming seas, posing infection risks, especially for those with open wounds or weak immune systems.
Pollution in Beckenham river kills fish and eels
A pollution incident in the River Pool in Bromley has killed very large numbers of fish, including critically endangered European eels, as Environment Agency and Thames Water investigate.
Frankie Dettori Hospitalized with Broken Bones After Crash
Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, 55, was rushed to hospital with a broken thumb and several broken ribs after a car crash in Newmarket, Suffolk, where his vehicle was struck and flipped.
London weekend heatwave: BBC and Met Office predict 29C
London set for another hot weekend with BBC and Met Office predicting highs of 27-29C. Climate change cited as cause amid record June temperatures.
Climate change could cost London £15bn a year by 2050
Climate change impacts could cost London up to £15 billion annually by 2050 unless governments take drastic action, warns Central London Forward report.
Nominate Your Favourite Invertebrate for 2026
The Guardian launches its third Invertebrate of the Year contest, calling for global nominations of spineless species. Last year's winner was Milnesium tardigradum.
AI Datacentres Threaten Water Supply, Readers Warn
Readers respond to Erin Brockovich's battle against AI datacentres, warning of massive water and electricity consumption, and urging regulations to protect clean water resources.
Loch Ness hydropower project threatens ancient woodland
The Loch Kemp hydropower scheme will damage protected ancient woodland and could drive Loch Ness salmon to extinction, warns Neil Mackenzie.
Europe Heatwave, Venezuela Quake: Guardian Weekly 3 July
Europe sweltered through its worst heatwave on record affecting 150 million. This Guardian Weekly edition explores unpreparedness, adaptations, and Venezuela's twin earthquakes.
Mount Etna Eruption Lights Up Sicilian Sky
Lava from Mount Etna lit up the sky on 29 June, with the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology reporting an eruptive vent at 3,000 metres. Drone footage captured the eruption.
UK heat health alert issued for large parts of England
A yellow heat health alert has been issued for parts of England from July 4 to July 8, warning of increased risk to life for vulnerable people and potential water-related incidents.
Ocean temps hit record high for June, EU warns
Ocean surface temperatures on 21 June surpassed records set in 2023 and 2024, Copernicus reports, warning of impacts on weather, climate and marine life.
Gutweed at Charmouth Reveals Water Pollution Story
At Charmouth beach in Dorset, bright green gutweed thriving near the River Char indicates nutrient pollution from sewage and agricultural runoff, as the seaweed's artificial growth maps water contamination.
Heatwaves halve bee sperm activity, threatening crops
A study found that a three-day heatwave cut male red mason bees' sperm activity by 50% and female egg production by 15%, risking pollination of key food crops.
Neil the seal: 1,000kg elephant seal causes chaos
Neil the seal, a 1,000kg elephant seal, is wreaking havoc in southern Tasmania by crushing fences, blocking roads, and bypassing barricades, becoming a local legend.
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