Gen Z Leads Birdwatching Boom in Britain
Birdwatching is the second fastest growing hobby for Gen Z, with a 47% overall increase since 2018, according to RSPB research.
Category : Environment
Sporting Events Cause Unexpected Air Pollution
A new study reveals that large-scale sporting events, like marathons and football matches, can significantly increase local air pollution, often exceeding legal limits.
10 Lessons from Santa Marta Fossil Fuel Conference
The first Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels conference in Santa Marta delivered hope, science-led solutions, and a focus on supply-side action, debt, and Indigenous rights.
Stamford Hill Fire Near Synagogue Not Deliberate
London Fire Brigade says a house fire in Stamford Hill, near a synagogue, is not believed to be deliberate. Three people treated for smoke inhalation, two hospitalized.
Coldplay's Eco-Friendly World Cup Halftime Show Teased
Global Citizen's Anthony Alfano reveals details about Coldplay's curated FIFA World Cup halftime show, focusing on environmental sustainability and carbon reduction.
Colombia Climate Talks: Historic Breakthrough on Fossil Fuels
Nearly 60 countries back voluntary roadmaps to phase out coal, oil and gas at Colombia climate talks, marking a historic breakthrough in the fight against climate change.
Powys Wildfires Continue for Fifth Day, Public Warned
Firefighters in mid-Wales struggle to control wildfires in the Elan valley for a fifth day, with damage to protected sites and wildlife feared.
Canadian social enterprise Build trains newcomers for retrofits
Build, a new social enterprise in Ottawa, trains women, Indigenous people, and newcomers in retrofitting skills to address the climate crisis and skilled worker shortage.
Rare Split-Coloured Lobster Discovered Off Cape Cod
A one-in-50-million split-coloured lobster, half black and half orange, was caught off Cape Cod. It will be donated to the Woods Hole Science Aquarium for public display.
Invasive Golden Oyster Mushroom Threatens Forests
An invasive golden oyster mushroom is spreading across North America, reducing fungal biodiversity by half and threatening native ecosystems.
Chelsea Riverside Wasteland to Become Public Park
Cremorne Wharf Depot Foreshore in Chelsea, home to the Thames Tideway Tunnel, will be turned into a public park with seating, play areas, and a Thames Path link.
Rescue of Stranded Whale Timmy Criticized by Experts
The International Whaling Commission calls the month-long rescue effort for a stranded humpback whale in the Baltic Sea inadvisable, citing animal welfare and human safety concerns.
Great White Sharks May Return to Warming North Sea
As North Sea temperatures hit record highs, scientists say great white sharks could return to UK waters, drawn by increasing seals and dolphins.
WPP accused of greenwashing US oil industry worth $1.5bn
WPP is accused of breaching its climate policy after a report reveals the British ad firm helped oil companies spend $1.5bn on US ads since the Paris agreement.
Nightingale Population Slightly Up in UK, RSPB Says
The RSPB cautiously welcomes an 8.9% increase in UK nightingale singing males, but habitat loss and other threats persist.
LookFantastic Travel Minis Edit: £108 Value for £35
LookFantastic's Travel Minis Edit, worth £108, is available for £35. Includes 13 cult beauty minis from Olaplex, Sol de Janeiro, Elemis, and more. Perfect for summer travel.
Loud Parade Music Shatters Thai Museum Artifacts
A parade in Chaiyaphum, Thailand, with over 150 floats blasted music so loud it shattered ancient artifacts at the Chaiyaphum Ancient Textile Museum, causing severe damage.
Billionaire's Son Offers to Rehome Escobar's Hippos
Anant Ambani, son of India's richest man, offers to relocate Pablo Escobar's invasive hippos to his animal sanctuary in India to prevent culling in Colombia.
South London Park with Free Farm and Film History
Discover Maryon Wilson Park in Charlton, a hidden gem with a free animal park, woodland trails, and a role in the 1966 cult film Blow Up. Perfect for spring picnics.
King Charles to Press Climate Case with Trump
Despite Trump's anti-environment stance, King Charles III is expected to raise climate and nature issues during his US state visit, reflecting his lifelong advocacy.
Kiwi Enter NZ Parliament for First Time
For the first time, kiwi birds were hosted in New Zealand's parliament, marking a conservation win. The event celebrated the reintroduction of kiwi to Wellington's wilds after over a century.
Nordic Heatwave Part of Record European Heat, Report Says
A new report reveals that a Nordic heatwave with temperatures above 30°C in the Arctic Circle was part of a record-breaking year, with abnormal heat affecting over 95% of Europe.
Simple Joy of Watching Whirligig Beetles on Dartmoor
A calm morning on Dartmoor reveals pools teeming with whirligig beetles, whose frantic spinning and pairing mesmerize and offer a mindful escape.
80% of High-Risk Flood Homes in Urban England
New analysis shows 839,000 urban homes at high surface-water flood risk, a threefold increase since 2018, with social housing tenants most vulnerable.
Cat's Paws: Wind Ripples for Sailors
Cat's paws are surface ripples caused by turbulent airflow, showing where wind is. Sailors once saw them as lucky and used them to find breezes.
Cairngorms Spring: Barbecue Ban Targets Wildfire Prevention
As spring arrives in Abernethy Forest, a new bylaw bans barbecues and campfires to protect against wildfires, with climate change increasing risks.
Colombia President Warns 'Suicidal' Capitalism at Summit
Colombia's president Gustavo Petro warns that capitalism's reliance on fossil fuels could lead to humanity's extinction, as 57 nations meet to discuss a green energy transition.
Germany's Stranded Humpback Whale Timmy Rescued
A rescue operation to transport Timmy, a stranded humpback whale, from the Baltic Sea to the North Sea is underway. The mission, funded by multi-millionaires, faces concerns over the whale's health.
Australia Renewable Energy Record 46.5% Batteries Cut Prices
Australia's electricity demand hit record highs in Q1 2026 due to heatwaves and datacentres, but renewable energy provided 46.5% of generation, a new record, while batteries lowered wholesale prices.
Egg Loss to Possums Raises Extinction Risk for Regent Honeyeater
New research reveals that even rare egg predation by possums can increase the extinction risk of the critically endangered regent honeyeater by 35% within 20 years.
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