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.
Category : Environmental Campaigns
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.
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.
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.
Bromley seizes truck in Downham in fly-tipping crackdown
Bromley Council seized a Ford Transit tipper truck in Downham, suspecting the driver's identity. Seven vehicles seized and eleven crushed in six months as part of the borough's anti-fly-tipping drive.
Record 5,133 tons of toxic seaweed clogs Caribbean beaches
A record 5,133 tons of sargassum seaweed has piled up along Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico coastlines, threatening marine life and human health, researchers warn.
Trump admin moves to scrap roadless rule for forests
The Trump administration announced plans to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, potentially opening 45m acres of national forests to logging, drilling, and road construction.
Cartoon Mocks Tice's Climate Views
A Guardian cartoon by Rebecca Hendin satirizes Richard Tice's climate remarks, highlighting political divide on climate crisis.
Belgian firefighters race to encircle largest wildfire in century
Belgian firefighters push to encircle the country's largest wildfire in a century, which has scorched 3,000 hectares in the High Fens nature reserve.
Rabbit Island's 500 bunnies at risk from wild boars
Okunoshima's 500 wild rabbits face new threat: wild boars eating their feed, carcasses, and live rabbits, study finds.
Sharks in Australia: Fear, Fascination, and Conservation
Despite more drownings than shark bites, sharks dominate Australian fears. Historical and recent incidents fuel cull calls, clashing with conservation efforts.
Emergency alert while driving could cause accidents, readers warn
Readers criticize government's wildfire alert, saying loud phone warnings while driving pose risks and question the severity of a disposable barbecue ban.
Hope grows as military joins Blaenavon wildfire battle
After three weeks, the Blaenavon wildfire shows signs of slowing as military and emergency crews work to contain the 4,000-hectare blaze, with 36 fires still burning nationwide.
Jackie the bald eagle's legacy soars after death draws global mourning
Jackie, the world-famous bald eagle of Big Bear Lake, died Monday, prompting global mourning and highlighting her role in wildlife conservation and live-streaming community.
Disposable Barbecue Ban Proposed by Jennings, Burnham
Nicola Jennings and Andy Burnham have proposed a ban on disposable barbecues to reduce environmental damage and fire risks, according to a new campaign.
UK 'Severe Alert' Sparks Backlash Over Wildfire Warning
The UK's 'severe alert' on wildfires sparked backlash, with critics calling it 'overreach' and urging more climate action as record fires hit England and Wales.
Stourbridge Wildfires: Residents Describe 'Scariest Day' as 19 Homes Lost
Residents of Stourbridge call Thursday's wildfires 'horrendous' and 'distressing' after 19 homes were destroyed and 18 damaged in record heat, with 54 treated for injuries.
Hawaii Braces for Direct Hit from Tropical Storm Lala
Tropical Storm Lala is set to hit Hawaii's Big Island with hurricane force, prompting a state of emergency as life-threatening floods are predicted.
Emergency wildfire alert sent to millions in England and Wales
Millions in England and Wales received an emergency alert warning of a serious national wildfire risk, urging people to avoid activities that could spark fires.
Bulldozers Plow Through Big Bend National Park as Border Work Advances
Bulldozers have begun clearing ground at Big Bend's Santa Elena Canyon for new border infrastructure, despite opposition and low crossing numbers, as part of a $46.5bn expansion.
UK Emergency Alert: Wildfire Risk 'Very High'
Millions in England and Wales received an emergency alert warning of very high wildfire risk, following blazes that destroyed 19 homes in Stourbridge.
France Arrests Suspects for Starting Wildfires
French authorities arrested two people on suspicion of starting wildfires in southern France, as Europe battles intense blazes amid heatwave.
UN plastic treaty draft lacks ambition, experts warn
Experts say the latest UN plastic treaty draft is less ambitious than previous versions, with weak health commitments and industry lobbying hindering progress.
Men drive 51 miles with 50L 'legal' hosepipe water to London
Two men drove 51 miles from Brighton to London with 50 litres of water to bypass the hosepipe ban, helping 100 gardeners. The duo, George Lazarides and Joe Pattern, distributed the water free of charge.
Where Have Climate Activists Gone During UK Heatwave?
As UK braces for 37°C heatwave and drought, climate activism has waned. Just Stop Oil's 2025 exit and policy wins explain the quiet.
Soil fungus offers hope against African armyworm
A soil fungus found in KwaZulu-Natal could control African armyworms, a major crop pest, after a scientist's breakthrough research.
Burnham urges disposable barbecue ban to stop wildfires
Andy Burnham calls for a UK-wide ban on disposable barbecues after wildfires in Greater Manchester, urging government action.
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