Scadbury Park: South East London Hidden Gem
Discover Scadbury Park in Orpington, a South East London hidden gem with ancient woodlands, a 2.5-mile nature trail, and grazing ponies. Explore ruins of a 13th-century moated manor house.
Category : Environment
London Heatwave: Overnight Temperatures to Soar
As London braces for a record-breaking heatwave, overnight temperatures are expected to remain high, making sleep difficult. The Met Office has issued amber warnings.
London Heatwave: 34C Highs Could Get Even Hotter
A scorching heatwave is set to hit London from Sunday, with temperatures potentially exceeding 34C. Amber health alerts have been issued, warning of increased demand on health services.
Sherwood Forest's 1,000-Year-Old Major Oak Dies
The Major oak, one of Europe's oldest trees in Sherwood Forest, has died after failing to produce leaves due to hot, dry summers and human interventions.
Taiwan teaches drone flying to citizens amid China threat
Taiwan launches its first civil defence drone training programme, inspired by Ukraine, as ordinary citizens learn to fly drones amid growing military threat from China.
Rethinking Ecosystem 'Failure': Nature Isn't a Machine
Ecologist John Drake argues that ecosystems lack intrinsic functions, so terms like 'breakdown' reflect human values, not natural facts. This shapes conservation and policy.
Mass mortality among southern elephant seal pups on Heard Island
More than 13,000 seal pups die on remote Australian island amid bird flu outbreak, with testing confirming the spread of deadly H5N1 virus.
UK Migrant Waders Face Arctic Climate Challenges
Warmer Arctic winters and springs dry up wetlands, affecting migrant waders like bar-tailed godwits. BTO reports a good year but warns of climate impacts on breeding success.
Bold Plan to Refreeze Arctic Shows Early Promise
Madeleine Finlay and Damian Carrington discuss an audacious project to refreeze Arctic sea ice, its costs, and potential to combat the climate crisis.
Vendicari: Sicily's Unspoilt Wetland Haven for Birds
Explore Sicily's Vendicari nature reserve, a wetland saved from developers, home to pink flamingos and shimmering lemon groves.
Biodiversity Heritage Library Faces Funding Crisis
The Biodiversity Heritage Library, with 64M+ pages of historic natural history texts, faces closure by 2027 due to funding cuts. A vital resource for scientists and the public.
Nigeria's 'Happy City' Ayetoro vanishing beneath waves
More than half of Ayetoro, a Christian utopia founded in the 1940s, has been lost to the Atlantic Ocean. Residents face mounting debts, lost livelihoods, and an uncertain future as coastal erosion accelerates.
Major Oak in Sherwood Forest Dies at Over 1,000 Years Old
The Major Oak, a legendary 1,000-year-old tree in Sherwood Forest, has died after failing to produce leaves this spring due to hot summers and visitor pressure.
How Do You Interact with Local Wild Birds in the UK?
We want to hear from UK residents about local bird populations, changes over time, and what these birds mean to you. Share your stories and photos.
Amber heat warnings for southern England as heatwave nears
Amber heat warnings have been issued across southern England as temperatures are expected to reach 34C. The UK Health Security Agency warns of risk to the wider population.
Best Air Purifiers UK 2026: Expert Tested for Cleaner Air
Discover the top air purifiers in the UK for 2026, tested by an expert. From budget to premium, find the best model to tackle dust, pollen, and fumes.
Huddersfield canal lock dispute over drainage and sewage
A dispute on the Huddersfield narrow canal pits boaters against homeowners over lock drainage, with sewage flooding properties and boats running aground.
Rhino horn traffickers sentenced in landmark South Africa case
Dawie Groenewald and Tielman Erasmus fined in world's largest rhino horn trafficking case, ending a nearly two-decade legal saga.
Heathrow Third Runway to Harm Health of Millions, Report Says
An official report warns that Heathrow's third runway will significantly harm the health and wellbeing of up to 3 million nearby residents, affecting noise, air quality, housing, and more.
Woman bans pets from garden after finding dead animals
Laura Hansen, 59, keeps her dogs and cats indoors after discovering two dead animals in her garden, fearing poison from a nearby housing development.
Brush Fire Near Miami Sends Smoke Over Neighborhood
A brush fire near Interstate 75 in western Miami sent thick smoke over a neighborhood on June 16. Drone footage captured flames near homes as residents watched and hoped for rain.
Tropical Storm Arthur Floods Gulf Coast
The first Atlantic hurricane season storm, Arthur, drenches Texas and Louisiana with heavy rain, risking dangerous flash floods and coastal flooding.
Oldest Plague Strains Lethal Before Black Death
New research reveals that ancient strains of plague were highly lethal 5,500 years ago, killing hunter-gatherers in Siberia long before the medieval Black Death pandemic.
Trump DOJ Backs Musk's xAI in Pollution Lawsuit
The Trump administration intervenes in a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, arguing its datacenter is critical to national security and the economy, urging dismissal of the NAACP's pollution claims.
Rat sighting in New Zealand triggers urgent response
In New Zealand, a single rat sighting can trigger an urgent response as part of a world-leading project to eradicate introduced predators by 2050, saving native wildlife.
Ocean Swimmer's Fear of Sharks Grows After Coogee Attack
After a shark attack at Coogee, ocean swimmer Eleanor Limprecht reflects on the risks and wonders if the benefits still outweigh the dangers.
Stinging Nettles: A Midsummer Menace or Haven?
Stinging nettles are often hated, but a closer look reveals a bustling ecosystem of insects feeding and mating. Despite the irritation, they play a vital role in nature.
Young adults help plant London Tree Ring
Young adults with learning disabilities are helping plant the London Tree Ring, a project creating wildlife corridors around the capital to boost biodiversity.
River Cleanup Volunteer Faces Prosecution for Illegal Dredging
Paul Powlesland, who organized a volunteer cleanup of the River Roding, is being investigated by the Environment Agency for allegedly carrying out unpermitted works.
Ocean Fever: Climate Change Buffer Strains, Scientists Lose Track
Marine heatwaves have tripled since the 1990s. The ocean's ability to buffer climate change is failing, and monitoring systems are being shut down, threatening our ability to track changes.
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