China issues new pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions — is it now a global leader in climate action?
In a video statement to the United Nations (UN) in September, China‘s President Xi Jinping announced the country’s…
Simpler Recycling: How do things look six months in?
The regulation came into effect on 31 March 2025 for workplaces with ten or more employees. Questions have…
renewable energy surpasses coal as world’s source of electricity
Main source of electricity comes from renewable energy Renewable energy, including solar and wind power, overtakes coal…
Dorset Council seeks to ‘turbo charge’ push for net zero
Tristan PascoeDorset political reporter Dorset Council Green hydrogen, produced near Wimborne, can replace fossil fuels, the council said…
Baby numbats spotted at two wildlife sanctuaries in hopeful sign for one of Australia’s rarest marsupials | Endangered species
Baby numbats have been spotted at two wildlife sanctuaries in south-western New South Wales, sparking hope for one…
Scientists propose installing giant underwater curtains to prevent catastrophe: ‘It’s a no-brainer’
When a glacier the size of Great Britain is on the brink of melting into the ocean, scientists…
Poole flood defence construction delayed until 2026
Works on a £29.4m flood defence project have been paused as planning conditions and a marine licence have…
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Orange-bellied parrots have swelled back from imminent extinction – but now they face a new threat | Australian bird of the year
One of Australia’s most critically endangered bird species has started arriving at Melaleuca, in Tasmania’s south-western world heritage…
Neutrons uncover 600,000 years of coral reef history
The story of our planet lies hidden in unexpected places. Among them, coral fossils serve as delicate time…
High Wycombe couple worried overgrown trees could fall
Brian and June Taylor, who live in the Croftwood area of the town, expressed their concerns after a…
Drought declared in Sussex due to declining reservoir levels
People living in the drought zone have been urged to continue using a little water as possible. A…