Trump order targets gray wolf protections
Trump signed an executive order Friday directing the interior department to consider de-listing gray wolves from the Endangered Species Act, giving Secretary Doug Burgum three months to decide.
Category : Environment
Zika mosquito found breeding in London for first time
Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, capable of spreading Zika virus, have been found breeding in East London for the first time in the UK, but officials say public risk remains low.
Failing Holland Park Tennis Courts to Get Full Refurbishment
Two failing tennis courts in Holland Park will be fully refurbished with new surfacing, equipment, and LED floodlights if plans are approved on September 8.
Kew Gardens £10 Tuesday Ticket Deal Until December
Kew Gardens adult tickets drop to £10 every Tuesday from Sept 8 to Dec 29, a £15 saving on the usual £25 entry.
Myna birds' Sydney train rides are food-driven, experts say
A viral video shows myna birds riding a Sydney train, but experts say it's not a joyride—they're foraging for food, a learned behavior driven by their adaptability to urban life.
Australian ski resorts close early after record heat, El Niño
Major Australian ski resorts are closing up to a month early after a record-hot winter with limited snowfall, blaming El Niño and climate change.
EV Sales Outpace Petrol Cars in Australia for First Time
EV sales in Australia surpassed petrol cars for the first time in August, with over 27,000 sold, driven by high fuel costs and new emissions standards.
Jeremy Clarkson's farm hit by sheep rustlers, 11 stolen
Jeremy Clarkson reported 11 Easycare sheep stolen from his Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire. He warned thieves, 'Put them back. It's a farm. We're armed.' Police are investigating.
UN: 'Godzilla-level' El Niño may make 2027 hottest year
The UN warns a 'Godzilla-level' El Niño, possibly the largest in 1,000 years, is 'supersizing before our eyes', making 2027 almost certain to be the hottest year ever recorded.
London to Hit 28C Sunday as Met Office Forecasts Sharp Rise
London temperatures will rise sharply this weekend, with 28C forecast for Sunday, September 6, following a cooler spell, according to the Met Office and BBC Weather.
Heathrow expansion would overshoot UK climate targets: report
A new report says Heathrow's third runway would make the UK overshoot legally binding climate targets, as aviation emissions already exceed limits.
Australia's New Environment Agency Approves First Coal Mine
Australia's new environmental protection agency approved its first coal project: an extension of the Saraji mine in Queensland, allowing coal digging until 2055, angering climate groups.
Lake Tahoe otter attack leaves swimmer with 38 stitches
A Reno woman was bitten by a river otter while swimming near Hidden Beach, requiring 38 stitches and rabies shots. This marks the second otter attack at Lake Tahoe in a month.
US blackout risk rises as heatwave strains largest electric grids
The US Department of Energy warns of heightened blackout risks in PJM Interconnection, serving 67 million people, as intense heat tests grid capacity on Wednesday.
UN Report: Global Heating to Hit at Least 1.8C
A UN report warns global heating will reach at least 1.8C even in the most optimistic scenario, exceeding the Paris agreement's 1.5C goal, with severe impacts on health, water, nature, and cities.
Nepal Glacier Collapse: Silence on Climate Change Is Wrong
A glacier collapsed in Nepal, but some say now is not the time to discuss climate change. First Dog on the Moon challenges this view, urging immediate action.
Country diary: Rain transforms parched Berkshire landscape
After a summer of drought, rain in Berkshire changes the land's colour and scent, from yellow ochre to moorland brown with sheep urine aroma.
Floating island reappears 20 miles away in Canadian lake
A 500ft-long forested island vanished from Williston Lake, BC, then reappeared 20 miles away, baffling locals and experts.
Why UK Communities Resist AI Datacentres
AI datacentres face widespread local opposition due to noise, environmental costs, and profits flowing to US firms. In London's Brick Lane, residents resist a 5,200-sq metre government-backed facility, citing quality-of-life and sovereignty concerns.
Sydney's warmest winter on record, BoM says
Sydney's mean winter temperature of 15.3C at Observatory Hill broke the previous record of 15.0C set in 2013, the Bureau of Meteorology said.
Australian missing in Nepal-Tibet floods found alive
An Australian unaccounted for after Nepal-Tibet floods has been found alive in Tibet, reducing missing Australians to 42. Death toll rises to 939.
Wasps' nest in shed a 'work of art' after 10-week build
A wasps' nest built in a Derbyshire shed over 10 weeks is revealed as a 'sculptural work of art' after activity ceased, showcasing intricate paper bands and a colony of up to 5,000 workers.
Kākāpō population hits 325 after record breeding season
Ninety kākāpō chicks added on 1 September push the critically endangered parrot's population to 325, a record high in 75 years.
Grand Canyon flood kills 2, 15 missing amid climate factors
A deadly flash flood at Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Creek killed at least two and left 15 missing, driven by drought, wildfire scars, and El Niño-warmed Pacific waters.
US and Iran exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz; Trump threatens more
US and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz for the first time in a month, with US strikes on Iranian launchers and Iranian missile attacks on US bases, prompting Trump to threaten further action.
Nepali flood survivors return to ruined Devighat homes
Nepali families return to Devighat after flash floods, facing unsafe land and renewed river swells, as The Guardian reports from the ground.
Grand Canyon braces for more storms after fatal flood
A flash flood at Grand Canyon left one dead, 15 missing, and destroyed the water pipeline, prompting emergency restrictions as more storms loom.
Racist slurs target Australians missing in Nepal floods
Racist social media comments target Australians missing in Nepal-Tibet floods, prompting calls for platform accountability and compassion as the death toll reaches 810.
Nepal-Tibet floods: 903 dead, thousands missing
Flash floods in Nepal and Tibet have killed 903 people and left over 4,000 missing, with rescue teams racing to reach remote villages amid an 'absolute catastrophe'.
Bass Rock Gannets Face 15-Year Recovery After Bird Flu
Bass Rock's gannet population, hit by bird flu in 2022, may take at least 15 years to recover, per RSPB and Aarhus University study.
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