CA wildfire kills 1, man arrested for chainsaw spark
A man was arrested for allegedly sparking the Gann fire in California, which has killed at least one person and burned over 10,000 acres. The fire is 40% contained.
Category : Environmental Campaigns
UK solar eclipse times revealed for all major cities
The UK will see up to 96% solar coverage on Aug 12, the deepest since 1999. Exact times for Penzance, London, and more.
Mallorca faces new anti-tourism protest after clashes
Mallorca faces a second anti-tourism protest in Sóller after police fired rubber bullets in Palma, as residents demand action on overtourism and housing crisis.
Career criminal avoids jail for industrial fly-tipping
Jamie Broadmore, 41, received a suspended sentence for burning waste on green belt land, leaving taxpayers with a £150,000 clean-up bill. Gravesham Council calls for tougher sentencing guidelines.
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North Sea Oil: Burnham's Green Litmus Test
North Sea oil expansion tests Burnham's credibility: environmentalists split on necessity vs. climate impact, with PM's stance under scrutiny.
Farmers and MPs urge disposable barbecue ban over wildfire risk
Farmers, landowners, firefighters, and MPs urge a temporary ban on disposable barbecues in England and Wales to prevent wildfires, as over 20,000 hectares have burned this year.
Guatemala Volcano Erupts: Evacuations Ordered
Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupted on Aug 4, 2026, spewing ash and lava, forcing evacuations of nearby communities.
UK solar eclipse 2026: best spots to watch rare event
On August 12, UK skies will darken as a partial solar eclipse occurs, with the best views in Cardiff, Belfast, and coastal areas like Pembrokeshire and Cornwall. Totality lasts over 6 minutes, the longest until 2183.
London parks ban BBQs amid heatwave fire risk warning
London's major parks have issued new safety rules banning barbecues and open fires, warning a single spark can ignite a fire in seconds as the capital faces its 33rd day above 30C this year.
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Air-Con Debate Heats Up: Cartoon Sparks Climate Row
A new cartoon by Rebecca Hendin ignites Britain's air-conditioning debate, highlighting the nation's struggle with rising temperatures and its reliance on outdated cooling methods, as climate experts call for sustainable solutions.
WA wildfires force 60,000 evacuations, destroy homes
Raging Washington wildfires have forced 60,000 to evacuate and destroyed or damaged at least 600 structures. Fifteen major blazes burn amid extreme heat and drought, with no containment reported.
Greece Wildfires: Firefighters Battle Blazes Amid Strong Winds
Firefighters across Greece, including islands, battle wildfires fueled by gale-force winds; two helicopter crew members died in a collision near Psatha.
Heatwave Raises Wildfire Risk in Oregon, Washington
A heatwave scorching the western US has elevated wildfire risk in Oregon and Washington, with low humidity and strong winds prompting alerts and bans on outdoor burning.
Nurdle spill: 2,000 volunteers clean north-east beaches
Up to 2,000 volunteers have been sifting sand to remove billions of plastic nurdles after a ship collision on 19 July, with 285kg recovered so far.
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Household Chemical Disposal: The Three Ps Rule
Learn safe disposal of household chemicals. Never pour them down drains; follow the 'three Ps' rule to protect waterways and ecosystems.
Activists counter 'climate hushing' with nationwide push
Amid extreme weather, activists launch actions in 20+ states to urge lawmakers to prioritize climate, citing polls showing public concern.
Google pulls AI Earth tool after fake satellite image backlash
Google has withdrawn its AI image generation feature in Google Earth just 24 hours after launch, following misuse that created fake disaster scenes and other misleading content.
Indian Farmers Brace for 'Super' El Niño as Monsoon Late
Farmers in Odisha, India, face a 'super' El Niño as monsoon arrives late, causing crop failures, drought, and debt. Nearly 50% of cultivated area is rain-fed.
Elephant deaths in Kenya park likely from cyanide poisoning
Fifteen elephants died near Amboseli national park in Kenya, likely due to cyanide poisoning from pesticides used on nearby tomato farms, says Kenya Wildlife Service.
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Madrid wildfire survivors return to devastated homes
Residents of El Morro near Madrid return after wildfires destroy tens of thousands of hectares, finding burnt cars and homes, grappling with shock and loss.
Renewable energy support drops amid anti-wind campaigns
Support for onshore wind and solar farms in Australia has fallen, with anti-renewable campaigns undermining community trust. Home batteries and EVs gain favour.
Maternity leave litter picking led to founding Eco Squad
Hafsa Omar, 37, from Moss Side, Manchester, founded the Moss Side Eco Squad after starting litter picking on maternity leave. The volunteer group collects waste, fostering community bonds.
Uncertainty After Gironde Wildfire Evacuation: 'Like a Disaster Movie'
Evacuees from France's Gironde wildfire describe fear and uncertainty as 220,000 fled the blaze. The fire has destroyed 42,000 hectares, four times the size of Paris.
Europe's wildfires: politics must catch up with climate reality
A pyrocumulonimbus, a fire-generated thunderstorm, appears in France as wildfires rage. Over 220,000 evacuated in Gironde; 170,000 hectares burned in Spain. Leaders urged to accelerate green transition.
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French wildfires may take weeks or months to extinguish
A senior French firefighter warns that wildfires in Gironde could last 'weeks or months' before being fully extinguished, with a returning heatwave threatening operations.
Ella Baron Cartoon: Wildfires in France and Spain
Ella Baron's cartoon depicts the devastating wildfires in southern France and Spain, highlighting the climate emergency.
France battles huge wildfire near Bordeaux, 220,000 evacuated
A massive wildfire near Bordeaux, France, has consumed an area four times the size of Paris, forcing nearly 220,000 evacuations. Windy conditions hinder firefighting efforts.
London fly-tipping crisis: 480k incidents a year
London has the highest fly-tipping rates in the UK, with 481,088 incidents in 2024/25, driven by consumerism, deprivation, disposal costs, and criminal gangs.
Hatchery-raised juvenile lobsters released in Cornwall
Fifty hatchery-raised juvenile lobsters were released at Trevone Bay, Cornwall, with survival odds 1,000 times greater than wild-born, supporting sustainable fisheries.
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Billion plastic nurdles spill into River Tyne after collision
Up to 25 tonnes of plastic nurdles, about a billion pellets, spilled into the River Tyne after two ships collided, spreading further than initially feared.
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