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.
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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.
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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.
UK gardeners still use peat despite climate damage
Peat bogs store twice as much carbon as all forests, but 80% of UK peatlands are damaged. Campaigners urge a ban on peat sales, but legislation stalls.
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UK Accused of Letting Developers Bypass Nature Laws for £1
Over 100 experts urge Andy Burnham to halt environmental delivery plans, warning they let developers sidestep biodiversity protections for as little as £1, threatening UK nature and security.
South Texas Braces for More Flooding After Heavy Rains
Heavy rains in south Texas have stranded motorists and washed out highways, with up to 16 inches falling in rural areas. Forecasters warn another foot could bring catastrophic flash flooding.
London canals face £700k yearly cost from abandoned boats
Hackney's canals are littered with 126 sunken boats, costing Canal & River Trust £700k/year. Owners abandon vessels due to high costs, causing pollution.
Ocean appointed as trustee by Scottish marine scientists
The Scottish Association for Marine Science has appointed the ocean as a board trustee, giving it a formal voice in decisions, inspired by Indigenous cultures and the rights of nature movement.
First gull ranger starts work in Eyemouth
Patrick Safford, 24, has been hired as Britain's first gull ranger in Eyemouth to educate the public and reduce conflict with seagulls, which he says are 'intelligent and pretty harmless'.
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Flamingo Revolution against Ivanka Trump's Albania resort
Albania's 'Flamingo Revolution' protests Ivanka Trump's luxury resort plan on Sazan Island, home to endangered species and Europe's last wild river delta, sparking clashes and an anti-corruption probe.
Bamboo flowering triggers rodent boom in Mizoram
Mass flowering of bamboo in Mizoram every 48-50 years causes rodent outbreaks, devastating crops. Over 5,300 farmers affected; rice harvests plummet. Scientists warn of ecosystem shifts.
Deadly storms in China kill 15: typhoon, tornadoes, landslides
Typhoon Maysak and tornadoes in China have killed at least 15 people, caused massive flooding, and forced 130,000 evacuations in Guangxi and Hubei provinces.
Willow trees: cricket's natural shield against extreme heat
Willow trees, already iconic for cricket bats, now offer crucial shade and cooling for grounds amid rising temperatures, while supporting over 450 species of wildlife.
Niger Delta village lives with burning oil well for six years
Residents of Awoye, Nigeria, suffer from ongoing pollution from a burning oil well since 2020, causing health issues and destroying fishing livelihoods.
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Heatwaves ruin French vineyards as English wine booms
Record heatwaves are devastating French vineyards, with 28,000 hectares uprooted, while rising temperatures boost English wine production to record levels.
Livestock boom since 2006 threatens wildlife and climate
Number of farmed animals has risen 50% since 2006, putting pressure on land and water, with 90% of irrigation water used for feed, report finds.
Cat Turns Blue After Crashing Gender-Reveal Party
Wilbur the cat from Cornwall came home bright blue after gatecrashing a neighbour's gender-reveal party and rolling in blue cornstarch dye, puzzling her owners.
UK breached law over bee-killing pesticide, watchdog finds
The Office for Environmental Protection found Defra failed to comply with environmental law four times when granting emergency authorisation for banned neonicotinoid pesticide Cruiser SB in 2023 and 2024.
Grandpa's litter picking taught me true citizenship
After seeing her 83-year-old grandfather risk his life to clean up their village, Esme Gordon-Craig realized being a good citizen requires practical effort, not just avoiding harm.
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Wakelyns Farm Needs £1.2m to Save Agroforestry Pioneer
Wakelyns, a pioneering agroforestry farm in Suffolk, must raise £1.2m to become a community benefit society and secure its diverse organic crops and micro enterprises.
Demand for inquiry into Alligator Alcatraz's Everglades damage
Environmentalists and immigrant-rights advocates call for independent investigation into environmental damage caused by the now-closed Alligator Alcatraz detention center in Florida's Everglades.
The Great Stink: London's foul summer that forced Parliament to flee
The Great Stink of 1858, caused by Thames sewage and a heatwave, drove Parliament to consider leaving London and led to Joseph Bazalgette's modern sewer system.
NSW Koala Park Approved via Carbon Credit Deal
NSW Labor's great koala national park will proceed after federal approval of a carbon credit scheme, protecting 12,000 koalas and 100+ species.
California plastics law sparks lawsuits from both sides
California's landmark anti-plastics law, effective May 2024, faces lawsuits from 17 states and industry groups claiming undue burden, while environmentalists argue it's too weak.
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Datacentres face rising climate litigation globally, LSE finds
A London School of Economics report finds datacentres and AI are increasingly targeted in climate lawsuits worldwide, citing cases in Chile, Ireland, the US and UK over energy, water and pollution.
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