A catastrophic sewage pipe rupture near Washington D.C. has released millions of gallons of wastewater into the Potomac River, creating horrific odours and significant pollution risks ahead of winter storms.
Mount Liebig faces nightly invasions by hundreds of feral camels searching for water as record-breaking temperatures exceed 50°C, damaging infrastructure.
Republican lawmakers in Utah are using the Congressional Review Act to challenge the Biden-era management plan for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, sparking fierce opposition from environmentalists and tribal groups.
New UK Government proposals will require wood burners and firewood to carry health warnings about air pollution risks, alongside stricter emissions limits for new appliances.
A mother otter named Pintar was filmed giving her two-month-old pup swimming lessons at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington.
A major sewer pipe rupture in Montgomery County has sent millions of gallons of wastewater flowing into the Potomac River, creating a significant public health and environmental hazard ahead of winter storms.
A massive 50-acre illegal waste site near Northwich, Cheshire, containing 280,000 tonnes of construction debris has been identified as England's largest. The dump is linked to increased flooding and highlights a nationwide problem with hundreds of active
Former US President Donald Trump's recent comments linking a winter storm to climate change scepticism have reignited discussions in the UK about climate policy and scientific consensus.
Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don reveals his essential January pruning routine and offers reassuring advice for those worried about getting it wrong.
Professor Terry Gifford celebrates Paul Evans's Country Diary column, describing it as profoundly healing nature writing that blends poetry, science, and spirituality.
The Church of England's General Synod will vote on a motion to ban floral foam and promote sustainable practices in churches, aiming to reduce microplastic pollution.
A committed environmentalist shares frustrations with faulty solar panel installations and criticises Rachel Reeves' new per-mile electric vehicle tax as punitive and poorly designed.
With freezing weather approaching, learn how to assist wild birds by participating in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2026. Discover simple tips for feeding and observing garden birds.
The Church of England's General Synod will vote next month on banning non-biodegradable floral foam in churches, promoting local, seasonal blooms and sustainable practices.
Elon Musk and Trump supporters have raised over $1 million for murals memorialising Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee killed in Charlotte. Critics argue the project weaponises her memory for political gain.
Residents in remote Cornish communities like Cucurrian remain without broadband, water, and road access weeks after Storm Goretti, highlighting infrastructure vulnerabilities and calls for greater devolution and climate resilience funding.
Over 40 shipping containers fell from vessels during festive storms, spilling goods like vegetables, chips and insulation foam onto England's south-east coast, highlighting risks and new reporting rules.
A recent investigation has cast doubt on years of microplastic research, suggesting potential laboratory contamination or misidentification of natural substances in studies.
The Church of England's General Synod will vote on a motion to eliminate floral foam and promote sustainable flower practices in churches nationwide.
Animal welfare groups race to save hundreds of dogs from squalid conditions in Tupelo, Mississippi, as severe winter weather approaches the United States.
Jarno Coone's unkempt Kyneton yard wins World's Ugliest Lawn 2025, promoting water conservation and wildlife habitat through natural neglect.
Multiple beaches in New South Wales have been closed following four shark attacks in just 48 hours along Australia's east coast, with three occurring in Sydney, raising serious concerns about water safety.
Stormy seas have caused multiple container spills off England's south coast, washing onions, chips and other goods ashore in what oceanographers call an 'accidental experiment' in tracking ocean currents.
Recent analysis suggests earlier findings of plastic particles in human organs may be compromised by laboratory contamination and methodological issues, raising questions about the evidence.
Residents of Hilliard, Ohio, are protesting state approval of a natural gas fuel cell power plant for Amazon Web Services data centres that will emit up to 1.46 million pounds of carbon dioxide daily, raising climate and safety concerns.
Sir Jon Cunliffe, author of the government's water review, argues privatisation is not the root cause of England's water woes, warning nationalisation won't solve all issues. His recommendations focus on accountability and regulatory reform.
Researchers at Rice University have developed a filtration material that absorbs PFAS pollutants at 100 times the rate of current systems, potentially revolutionising water cleanup efforts.
A devastating landslide at a New Zealand holiday park has left multiple people missing and at least two dead, with rescuers describing haunting scenes where screams from rubble faded to nothing.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani receives a baby box from Scotland's government as inspiration for his own proposed scheme, highlighting international policy collaboration.
Discover how to add essential structure to your winter garden by planting bare-root trees, bushes, and evergreens. Learn about cost-effective options and wildlife benefits.