Waitrose Halts Mackerel Sales Over Fishing Concerns
Waitrose is removing fresh, chilled, frozen, and tinned mackerel from its shelves due to unsustainable fishing practices, becoming the first major UK supermarket to take this step.
Category : Environment
Volcanic Ash Becomes Fertilisers in Sicily and Iceland
A Sicilian project reveals volcanic ash as a sustainable fertiliser, cutting chemical use and costs. Farmers in Iceland also report crop benefits, but EU regulations hinder commercial reuse.
California Oil Town Faces Future as Valero Refinery Closes
Benicia, California confronts economic and identity crisis as its largest employer, the Valero oil refinery, prepares to close permanently, testing whether an oil-dependent community can reinvent itself.
Bamboo Jungle to Open Sky: A Family's Garden Restoration
A family's garden, overgrown into an impenetrable bamboo forest after decades of neglect, was transformed by a quiet local man with an excavator, revealing the sky once hidden by chaos.
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Attract Wrens to Your Garden with Proper Bird Boxes
Wildlife experts reveal how open-fronted bird boxes placed low in foliage can help wrens nest safely in UK gardens this spring nesting season.
Jersey Scraps 2030 Ban on Used Petrol and Diesel Car Imports
Environment Minister Steve Luce has abandoned plans to ban second-hand petrol and diesel car imports from 2030, citing affordability concerns and lack of public support in Jersey.
UK's First Geothermal Plant Powers Up in Cornwall
Britain's inaugural geothermal power plant in Cornwall begins generating clean electricity for 10,000 homes, despite fears of minor earthquakes from drilling operations.
Tech Worker Cleans Condoms and Socks Off Brooklyn Bridge
Ellen Baum spends 16 hours clearing trash from the Brooklyn Bridge, highlighting a widespread littering problem and sparking community cleanup efforts in New York.
Prune 5 Plants in February or Risk Fewer Summer Blooms
Gardening experts reveal a crucial late-winter pruning window for five key plants, including buddleia and hydrangeas, warning that missing it could lead to disappointing blooms and smaller harvests this summer.
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Tunisia's Plastic-Laden Beaches Dismay British Tourists
British tourists visiting Tunisia's popular Yasmine Hammamet beach are encountering shocking levels of plastic waste, with bottles and bags littering the golden sands, despite the country's rising visitor numbers.
Council Workers Urged to Take Over Home Insulation Scheme
A new report advocates for transferring England's home insulation programme to local council control to boost efficiency and community trust.
Newborn sperm whale found dead on Devon beach
The youngest sperm whale ever recorded in England and Wales has been discovered deceased on a Devon beach, with experts citing recent storms as a likely factor in the tragic stranding.
Monty Don's 2026 Lawn First Cut Warning: Exact Time Revealed
Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don issues crucial advice on the precise timing for the first lawn cut of 2026, warning against premature mowing that could damage grass health for the entire year.
First Tomatoes with Buttered Popcorn Aroma Created by Scientists
Chinese researchers have used CRISPR gene editing to create tomatoes that smell like buttered popcorn, aiming to preserve flavour lost during transport and storage.
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Hippo Flips Boat, Ranger Thrown into Water in Kruger Park
A conservationist was thrown into the water after a hippopotamus capsized a boat during a rescue operation in South Africa's Kruger National Park, highlighting the dangers of these territorial animals.
100ft River of Rubbish Dumped Near A1 Motorway
A 40-tonne mountain of waste, stretching 100ft long, has been illegally dumped on Tinker Lane near Barnby Moor. The Environment Agency is investigating this environmental crime, with clean-up costs estimated at over £20,000.
Home Bargains' £13 Bird Bath Attracts Nature to Gardens
Home Bargains offers a hand-painted, frost-resistant glass bird bath for £12.99, designed to add charm and provide a safe drinking spot for birds, with a metal stand included.
GMB Hosts Reveal Heartbreaking Fly-Tipping Crisis on Air
Richard Madeley and Kate Garraway delivered distressing news about 1.26 million fly-tipping incidents, leaving a guest distraught over a farmer's £50,000 cleanup bill.
UK Sewage Crisis Exposed in Channel 4's Dirty Business
Independent readers express outrage over Britain's sewage pollution crisis following Channel 4's Dirty Business documentary, highlighting regulatory failures, privatisation, and environmental damage.
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Indigenous Group Sues WA for $1.5bn Asbestos Cleanup
The Banjima people have launched a $1.5bn legal claim against the Western Australia government to clean up toxic asbestos waste at Wittenoom, described as the largest contaminated site in the southern hemisphere.
Country Diary: A Tale of Two Oak Trees in England
A detailed observation of two contrasting oak trees in the English countryside, highlighting their ecological roles, seasonal changes, and symbolic significance in nature.
Sydney Bakery Worker Fired for Oil Dumping in Stormwater Drain
A bakery employee in Sydney's Coogee has been dismissed after being filmed pouring used cooking oil into a stormwater drain, sparking environmental concerns and a council investigation.
Caribou Eat Own Antlers for Survival After Arctic Migration
A groundbreaking study reveals female caribou chew their calcium-rich antlers as a vital mineral source following their 1,500-mile Arctic migration, challenging previous theories about antler use.
Judge Orders Dam Changes to Help 'Disappearing' Salmon
A federal judge in Oregon has mandated adjustments to hydropower dam operations on the Columbia and Snake rivers to aid salmon populations, citing decades of legal disputes and environmental concerns.
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Degrowth: Economic Model to Fight Climate Change
A new podcast explores degrowth as a solution to climate change, challenging traditional growth-focused economics with insights from experts on sustainability and policy.
Ancient Stepwells Revived in India to Fight Water Scarcity
In response to a severe water crisis, India is restoring ancient stepwells to provide sustainable water sources, addressing Day Zero threats in drought-prone regions.
Picher's Toxic Legacy: The Ghost Town's Annual Revival
Picher, Oklahoma, a former mining hub now abandoned due to severe contamination and structural collapse risks, sees its former residents return annually for a defiant Christmas parade.
Kingfisher Photos Show Ethereal Light Trails in Night Dive
Wildlife photographer Keith Kirk captures breathtaking images of a kingfisher diving at night, using slow shutter speed to reveal glowing trails of light without digital manipulation.
Toucan Rescued After Months Flying Wild in Las Vegas
A toucan named Sam, spotted flying around Las Vegas since November, has been safely captured by a bird rescue group. The exotic bird showed signs of wear but is now recovering in quarantine.
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Australia's AusAlert System to Send Intrusive Smartphone Emergency Warnings
Australia is rolling out the $132m AusAlert system, replacing state-based text alerts with intrusive smartphone warnings for bushfires, floods, and other major emergencies, starting trials in June.
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