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.
Category : Environmental Campaigns
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Britain's air-conditioning debate, highlighting the nation's struggle with rising temperatures and its reliance on outdated cooling methods, as climate experts call for sustainable solutions.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.
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Google has withdrawn its AI image generation feature in Google Earth just 24 hours after launch, following misuse that created fake disaster scenes and other misleading content.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.
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.
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.
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.
NSW land clearing up 16% in 2024 despite pledge
Almost 90 football fields of woody habitat were bulldozed daily in NSW in 2024, as total vegetation clearing rose 16% to 81,293 hectares, driven by a 70% jump in non-woody vegetation clearance.
ACF and rock art group challenge Woodside gas project in court
The Australian Conservation Foundation and Friends of Australian Rock Art are challenging the Albanese government's approval of Woodside's North West Shelf gas extension, arguing climate and heritage risks were ignored.
Man fined £1,000 for leaving box at full recycling bins
Lee Reynolds was fined £1,000 for fly-tipping after leaving cardboard next to overflowing recycling bins at Tesco in New Milton. The fine was reduced to £150, but he continues to appeal.
Messenia's Dilemma: Hollywood vs. Environment
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey films in Messenia, Greece, but the region faces water scarcity, wildfires, and tourism pressure. Locals seek sustainable alternatives.
Water firms waste 5 times more than hosepipe ban saves
Greenpeace UK says 2.87bn litres of water leak daily, while a nationwide hosepipe ban would save only 577m litres, highlighting infrastructure failures.
Red-necked phalarope returns to Ireland after 30 years
Red-necked phalaropes, known as fairy birds, have returned to breed at Annagh Marsh, County Mayo, after more than 30 years, thanks to habitat restoration by BirdWatch Ireland.
Fly-tipping gang caught by dashcam dumping 750 tonnes
A fly-tipping gang was exposed after Peter Elliott's lorry dashcam filmed him dumping 750 tonnes of waste, leading to convictions for seven defendants in Winchester Crown Court.
Battle of the Botanic Garden: Isle of Wight Horticulture War
A US businessman's radical sustainability approach at a beloved Isle of Wight garden sparks accusations of neglect, igniting a horticulture war.
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