Fourth Arrest in Kidlington Waste Dump Probe
A 52-year-old man from Surrey has been arrested in connection with the massive illegal waste site near Kidlington, Oxfordshire, bringing total arrests to four.
Category : Environment
Costa Rican Village Seeks Safe Land from Climate Threats
Residents of La Carpio, a vulnerable Costa Rican neighbourhood, are fundraising to buy land and relocate due to floods and landslides, as government action stalls.
Half of UK Beaches Contain Human-Made Materials
University of Glasgow research finds up to 50% of coarse sediments on UK beaches consist of brick, concrete and industrial waste, with climate breakdown accelerating coastal erosion.
Tehran Market Fire Causes Widespread Smoke Billowing
A significant fire has broken out at a market in Tehran, Iran, producing large plumes of smoke visible across the city, with emergency services responding to the incident.
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London Snow Unlikely This Week Says Met Office
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice, but only for Northern England and Wales. London will see cold temperatures and rain instead.
London's First 5pm Sunset of 2026 Nears
Londoners can look forward to the first 5pm sunset of 2026 on February 7, as days gradually lengthen despite ongoing cold, damp conditions and potential sleet forecasts.
Conservationists Oppose Chagos Fishing Plan
Environmental groups strongly oppose a new proposal to permit commercial fishing in the Chagos Islands, citing threats to marine biodiversity and conservation efforts in the Indian Ocean.
Houseplant Hacks: Oats and Epsom Salts Tested
A social media hack suggests oats and Epsom salts are superfoods for tired plants. Our test reveals mould, gnats, and rot instead of growth benefits.
UK's 'Forever Chemicals' Plan Called Weak and Disappointing
Environmental campaigners decry the UK government's new Pfas action plan as 'crushingly disappointing', warning it fails to match tougher European measures on these harmful 'forever chemicals'.
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Shimmering Green Serpent's Allure in Nature Diary
A captivating observation of a green serpent in the countryside, exploring its beauty and the naturalist's fascination with this elusive creature in the wild.
China Bans Hidden Door Handles on EVs for Safety
China announces a ban on hidden car door handles in electric vehicles, citing safety risks in emergencies. The move aims to improve accessibility and could impact global EV design trends.
Bell Frogs Return to ACT Wetlands Post-Disease
Green and golden bell frogs have made a remarkable comeback in Australian Capital Territory wetlands, recovering from the devastating chytrid fungal disease that once threatened their survival.
Cadia Goldmine Faces NSW Pollution Class Action
Residents near Orange, NSW file environmental class action against Cadia goldmine alleging air, land, and water pollution from heavy metals and dust contamination.
US Offshore Wind Project Resumes After Trump Halt
A significant US offshore wind energy project, previously halted under the Trump administration, has been approved to proceed, marking a key development in renewable energy policy.
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London Snow Alert: Three Storms, 20 Inches Forecast
London faces a severe four-day blizzard from February 11, with three storms potentially dumping up to 20 inches of snow. Weather maps show widespread snowfall across the UK, targeting major cities.
Deep Freeze and Snowfall Hit Southern US
Unusually cold temperatures and significant snowfall have swept across the southern United States, causing widespread disruptions to travel, schools, and infrastructure.
Wildlife Comforts Readers After Loss
Readers respond to Amy-Jane Beer's Country Diary with personal stories of robins, nightingales, and foxes offering solace during times of grief and remembrance.
Council Buys Flood-Prone Homes for Demolition
Rhondda Cynon Taf council will purchase and demolish 16 riverside properties in Ynysybwl after repeated flooding made them uninhabitable, costing over £2.5m.
Trump's Offshore Wind War: Court Wins, Industry Crisis
Four major US offshore wind projects resume construction after federal judges reject Trump's stop-work orders, but the industry faces a severe downturn due to policy uncertainty.
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Cyclone Fytia Floods 40,000 Homes in Madagascar
Tropical Cyclone Fytia has struck Madagascar, causing at least three deaths and threatening over 40,000 homes with flooding as heavy rains and winds batter the island nation.
Tyre Chemical Trial Threatens US Salmon Populations
A landmark US court case examines whether a tyre additive called 6PPD is killing endangered coho salmon in Pacific Northwest rivers, with global implications.
Bird Flu Outbreak in Thames Valley Swans
Volunteers and the public are racing to contain a suspected bird flu outbreak among swans in the Thames Valley, with over 320 cases recorded since October and concerns the spread is wider than official figures show.
Ukraine's Botanists Save Rare Plants as War Rages
In Ukraine's Sofiyivka Park, scientists battle power outages and occupation to preserve endangered species like Moehringia hypanica, with biodiversity sites lost to Russian forces.
London's Arctic Blast: Temperatures to Plummet to 1C
London faces a severe cold snap in mid-February, with temperatures dropping to 1C and sleet forecast. The BBC, Met Office, and WX Charts all predict wintry hazards.
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1926: Industrial Pollution in Yorkshire Dales
A 1926 country diary entry laments how industrial pollution from northern towns reached remote Yorkshire landscapes, with smells from Lancaster oilcloth works detected at Ribblehead.
Storm Chandra Floods Bridport: Dorset Landscape Transformed
Storm Chandra brought torrential rain to Bridport, Dorset, causing the River Brit to burst its banks and flood paths, meadows, and allotments before retreating to reveal a transformed landscape.
Rain alerts in southwest England heighten flood risk
The Met Office has issued yellow rain warnings for parts of southwest England, with saturated ground from Storm Chandra increasing the risk of property flooding and road disruptions.
US Bomb Cyclone: Record Cold, Snow, and Iguana Fallout
A powerful bomb cyclone has brought freezing temperatures and heavy snow to millions across the eastern United States, resulting in two fatalities in North Carolina and causing iguanas to fall from trees in Florida.
Biodiversity Collapse Risks Need Urgent Action
The Guardian editorial warns that biodiversity collapse poses severe risks, urging immediate heed to warnings before it's too late for ecosystems and humanity.
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Mexico Acts on Pollution After Guardian Investigation
Following Guardian investigations revealing toxic contamination in Monterrey, Mexico announces fines, a new air-monitoring system, and stricter standards to combat industrial pollution.
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