Hounslow schools save £100k a year after £10m green upgrade
Four Hounslow schools will cut energy bills by £100,000 annually after £10.5m upgrades, including solar panels and LED lighting, reducing carbon emissions by 84 tonnes yearly.
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Best dog beds 2026: 7 pup-tested picks for every need
We tested 15 dog beds to find the best for every situation, from durable chew-proof options to budget-friendly and sustainable picks. The Orvis ComfortFill-Eco Wraparound Dog Bed is the overall winner.
London Bank Holiday Weather: Thunderstorms Could Hit Carnival Events
Thunderstorms are forecast for London on August 29-30, potentially impacting Notting Hill Carnival and All Points East. Temperatures will reach 22-23C.
London Thunderstorm Forecasts Differ Between BBC and Met Office
BBC Weather predicts thunderstorms in London on August 28-29, but the Met Office forecasts dry Saturday with no thunder, issuing a Wednesday warning instead.
August 2026 lunar eclipse London: best spots and timings
A partial lunar eclipse, or 'blood moon', will be visible from London on Friday August 28, 2026, peaking at 5.12am. Hampstead Heath's Parliament Hill is the recommended viewing spot.
Biggin Hill slow worms to get on-site home in new plan
A new plan for eight homes in Biggin Hill proposes keeping slow worms on-site after numbers fell to nine, following two refusals.
Dead fish at Ruislip Lido blamed on low oxygen
Dead fish washed up at Ruislip Lido due to 20% oxygen levels. Environment Agency lends aerators; fishing closed for 3-4 days.
Hezbollah's welfare state fills void as Lebanon's government struggles
In south Lebanon, Hezbollah's social welfare system replaces the cash-strapped state, deepening divisions as Israeli occupation continues and the government tries to rebuild trust.
Partial Lunar Eclipse: Start Time and London Weather Risk
The partial lunar eclipse on August 28 will see 93% of the Moon covered, peaking at 5.12am, but London weather may hinder visibility.
UK Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse: Date, Time and How to Watch
A partial lunar eclipse will turn 94% of the moon blood red on Friday morning, visible across the UK without protective glasses, says the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
BBC Weather forecasts 6-day rain spell for London
London faces rain or showers for six consecutive days from Wednesday, August 26, following five official heatwaves, with temperatures dropping to 22-26°C.
London weather: BBC forecasts six days of rain
BBC Weather predicts six consecutive days of rain or showers in London from Wednesday, August 26, following five heatwaves, with highs up to 26°C.
Tropical Storm Moke targets Hawaii days after Lala
Tropical Storm Moke is set to hit Hawaii's southern islands with heavy rain and winds, just days after Hurricane Lala caused significant damage.
French Sunday: The Secret to a Healthier, Happier Life?
A new theory suggests the French Sunday—a complete day of rest—could be the secret to a healthier, happier life, and to dreading Monday less.
North Sea oil: dwindling reserves, enduring political symbol
North Sea oil output has fallen to 15% of its peak by 2030, yet it remains a potent political symbol, fueling debates over energy security and climate policy in the UK.
Onshore windfarm applications in England hit 10-year high
Onshore windfarm applications in England reached a 10-year high, with about 45 plans submitted in the year to March, following Labour's lifting of the de facto ban.
Licensing scheme for shoots could curb raptor poisoning
A new licensing scheme for game shoots in England could reduce pheasant releases and prevent poisoning of birds of prey, following a similar system in Scotland.
London's Ulez success faces global caution amid misinformation
London's Ulez cut pollution and improved children's lung health, but global cities hesitate to follow due to misinformation, political pressure, and vested interests, despite proven benefits.
Amatrice marks 10 years since quake, rebuilding still slow
Ten years after the 2016 earthquake, two-thirds of Amatrice's public projects remain unstarted as of April 2026, with over half of residents in temporary housing.
US unions fight Trump's offshore wind halt to protect clean energy jobs
Union workers and labor leaders are resisting Trump's attempts to halt offshore wind projects, defending clean energy jobs and the progress made under Biden's Inflation Reduction Act.
Diverse hikers on Mam Tor show a new vision of England's countryside
A walk in the Peak District reveals a diverse mix of hikers, challenging the right's narrow vision of rural England, and highlighting the need for inclusive access.
Gironde wildfire: centuries of land use and climate change fuel blaze
The Gironde fire, France's worst in 80 years, burned 42,000 hectares, forced 220,000 evacuations, and was fueled by a 19th-century pine monoculture and climate change, scientists say.
Will Consumerism Fill the Planet? Readers Debate
Readers debate whether consumer capitalism will fill Earth with waste, citing UN population peaks, plastic landfill calculations, and visions of collapse.
Could CO2-Filled Tyres Cut Atmospheric Carbon?
Filling all car tyres with CO2 would not significantly lower atmospheric carbon, as the total capacity is minuscule compared to emissions, experts say.
Self-seeded wildflower meadow thrives without sowing
A Norfolk field left to nature and cut for hay once a year now hosts 150+ plant species, proving wildflower meadows can recover without costly seeding.
Australia's marine parks 'protect places no one goes', scientists warn
Over 270 scientists urge stronger protection for Australia's coastal marine ecosystems, as highly protected zones are concentrated in remote waters, leaving fragile coastal areas vulnerable.
Why haven't we met intelligent aliens? Readers' theories
Readers respond to Adam Kirsch's article with theories on the absence of alien contact, from fossil fuel limits to cosmic timing and deliberate distance.
Ella Baron Cartoon: AI and Drought Water Use
Ella Baron's cartoon links AI's soaring water consumption to drought, spotlighting the environmental cost of data centers amid climate change.
Hawk Fire Nevada: 13,000 Acres, 42,000 Evacuated
Fast-moving Hawk fire in Reno, Nevada, has burned over 13,000 acres, forcing nearly 42,000 to evacuate and threatening the University of Nevada campus.
Two kitchen spices that deter flies and maggots in wheelie bins
Sprinkling cayenne pepper and cinnamon at the bottom of your wheelie bin can repel flies and prevent maggots, according to DIY expert Ken Long.
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