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.
Category : Environmental Campaigns
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ed Miliband and UK net zero attacked at ARC conference
Kemi Badenoch and US officials criticized Ed Miliband and UK net zero policies at the ARC conference, funded by Trump donors and fossil fuel interests.
Australia Continues Paraquat Use Despite Ban Calls
Australia has rejected a ban on the herbicide paraquat, citing insufficient evidence of health risks, despite international restrictions and scientific concerns.
Albania's 'flamingo revolution' protests against Trump-Kushner resort
Thousands protest in Albania against a mega-resort backed by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner on Sazan island, sparking a wider revolt against political establishment and corruption.
Man films tornado destroying home from inside
Trevor Jason Kreke captured a tornado ripping apart his Illinois home on video. He escaped with minor injuries. The storm destroyed 30 homes in Effingham County.
Heathrow Runway GDP Boost May Be 90% Less Than Expected
Government analysis shows Heathrow expansion could add only 0.05% to GDP, far below earlier 0.5% estimates, with social and environmental costs up to £62.5bn.
Severe Thunderstorms Batter Europe and East Asia
Severe thunderstorms swept across the Balkans, causing damage in Slovenia and beyond, while Hong Kong faced black rainstorm warnings and France experienced an atypical heatwave.
Activists target Fifa over Aramco sponsorship
Climate activists, including former athletes, call on Fifa to end its sponsorship deal with Saudi Aramco, the world's largest carbon emitter, citing player welfare and climate risks.
Rethinking Ecosystem 'Failure': Nature Isn't a Machine
Ecologist John Drake argues that ecosystems lack intrinsic functions, so terms like 'breakdown' reflect human values, not natural facts. This shapes conservation and policy.
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