Grandpa's litter picking taught me true citizenship
After seeing her 83-year-old grandfather risk his life to clean up their village, Esme Gordon-Craig realized being a good citizen requires practical effort, not just avoiding harm.
Category : Environment
Neil the Seal Back in Tasmania, Leave Him Alone
Neil the seal has returned to Tasmania's coastal communities, prompting wildlife officials to urge the public to keep their distance from the 1,300lb male elephant seal.
Neil the Seal Wreaks Havoc in Tasmania
A 1,000kg elephant seal named Neil is crushing fences, blocking traffic, and bashing cars in Tasmania, with experts calling it play-fighting. The 5-year-old seal is a local celebrity.
UK golf course built on toxic chemical waste deemed safe
Malkins Bank golf course in Cheshire sits on thousands of barrels of toxic chemicals, yet is deemed suitable for golf and now includes a children's play area, despite ongoing contamination.
Sycamore Gap sapling stolen from castle grounds
A sapling grown from the Sycamore Gap tree has been stolen from Wray Castle in Cumbria, months after planting. Police and National Trust appeal for information.
Bird Flu in Australia: Poultry Impact and Egg Prices
The arrival of bird flu in Australia threatens poultry farms and could lead to egg shortages and higher prices, experts warn.
Florida hiker dies after alligator attack in river
Brittany Clark, 31, died after an alligator ripped her arm off while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River in Florida. The attack occurred during alligator mating season.
Why three London councils haven't declared climate emergency
Bexley, Bromley and City of London have not declared a climate emergency, focusing on action over rhetoric. Bromley cut emissions 55% since 2018; Bexley lags on scorecard.
Dunblane: Cleanest Air, Easy London Trip
Dunblane in Stirlingshire recorded the UK's purest air in 2025, per IQAir. The medieval town offers a scenic high street, historic sites, and easy rail access from London.
Cook Islands fisher rescued after eight days lost at sea
Junior Apiuta Apiuta survived eight days drifting in the Pacific Ocean after his boat engine failed, battling waves and cold before being rescued by a Taiwanese vessel.
Australia's next summer likely to break heat records
A warm winter start in Australia, driven by global heating, suggests a high likelihood of record-breaking heat, drought, and bushfire danger next summer, according to forecasters.
Science Behind Trump's Reflecting Pool Algae Problem
The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool's algae returned days after Trump's renovation. Freshwater ecologist Dr Linda May explains why blooms persist and what could work next.
Amid war in Ukraine, fleeting moments tell the true story
Charlotte Higgins reflects on the personal, haunting images from Ukraine that reveal the war's true impact beyond headlines: a father's goodbye, peonies in bloom, and the strange mundanity of survival.
CSIRO: Dams could have cut Lismore floods by 2 metres
A CSIRO report finds 10 new detention dams could have reduced 2022 NSW flood levels by up to 2.1 metres, but not prevented levee overtopping. Governments have not committed to the measures.
Wakelyns Farm Needs £1.2m to Save Agroforestry Pioneer
Wakelyns, a pioneering agroforestry farm in Suffolk, must raise £1.2m to become a community benefit society and secure its diverse organic crops and micro enterprises.
Reform UK chair of Welsh environment committee may undermine scrutiny
Green Alliance warns James Evans, a Reform UK MS who criticized net zero, as chair of Welsh environment committee could undermine ministerial scrutiny and climate progress.
Labour MPs Urge Burnham to Reject Rosebank Oilfield
Scores of Labour MPs call on Andy Burnham to reject the Rosebank oilfield, which could produce 250m tonnes of CO2, arguing it won't cut fuel prices or boost the economy.
Europe braces for another scorching summer
Europe faces another intensely hot summer; journalists across the continent report on causes, impacts, and safety measures. Sign up for the Down to Earth newsletter for environmental insights.
Why '1% emissions' claims mislead on climate action
Despite leaders citing small emission shares, historical responsibility and collective impact mean every tonne of CO2 matters for climate stability.
Nine World Cup matches in severe heat: analysis
Nine group stage matches at the 2026 World Cup were played in potentially dangerous heat and humidity, according to a Guardian analysis, as Fifpro warns heat must play a bigger part in scheduling.
E.coli in Thames 60 times safe limit after sewage spill
E.coli levels in the River Thames at Fulham Reach have reached 58,000 cfu per 100ml, over 60 times the safe swimming threshold, after a sewage spill during a heatwave.
Pimlico Gardens makeover approved with café and toilets
Westminster City Council approved plans to refurbish Pimlico Gardens, adding a café and public toilets to the underused 1.5-acre Grade II listed park.
Dangerous heatwave to blast central and eastern US for days
A long heatwave with high humidity will impact over 130 million Americans across central and eastern US, with temperatures up to 115F heat index before Fourth of July.
Erin Brockovich Fights AI Datacentres
Erin Brockovich, who won a $333m settlement against PG&E in 1993, now targets AI datacentres. She warns of water use, secrecy, and community harm, with over 7,000 reports filed.
Unique blackbird song on my street
A personal reflection on the unique song of a blackbird in Stoke-on-Trent, highlighting the individuality of bird songs and the impending summer silence.
1976: Nirvana on a scorching day in the Lake District fells
On a record-breaking hot day in July 1976, a walker finds relief from the heat by immersing in a shady beck, reflecting on the ideal state of coolness and the pleasures of the fells.
Progressive Case for Air Conditioning in UK
As Britain faces record heatwaves, air conditioning can be part of a progressive climate adaptation plan if paired with efficiency, public ownership, and low-emission cooling measures.
£75m Campaign Urges UK Public to Cut Daily Water Use by 28 Litres
The UK's biggest water-saving campaign launches this week, aiming to reduce daily use by 28 litres per person amid climate crisis and predicted shortages of 5bn litres a day by 2055.
Delhi polo club battle: green space vs construction
Government takeover of Delhi's Jaipur Polo Ground sparks debate over green space loss, heat stress, and air quality in India's capital.
EU green chief: heatwave shows need to reject climate denial 'lies'
Teresa Ribera blames 'ideologically driven' falsehoods for attacks on green policy, says heatwave is a 'dramatic warning' from nature.
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