Baby Red Squirrels Rescued from Ditch in Oban
Two baby red squirrels, named Fanta and Tango, were found soaking wet in a ditch in Oban and are now recovering at a Scottish SPCA wildlife centre.
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12 of 14 UK River Bathing Sites Unsafe for Swimming
Despite six new river bathing sites being designated by the government, 12 of the existing 14 are polluted with bacteria from faeces, prompting 'don't swim' warnings.
Red Squirrel Kits Rescued from Ditch in Oban
Two baby red squirrels, named Fanta and Tango, are recovering after being found wet and alone in a ditch in Oban, Argyll and Bute, on April 1.
UK River Bathing Sites: 12 of 14 Unusable
Six new river bathing sites designated despite 12 of 14 existing sites rated 'poor' due to sewage and agricultural pollution, sparking debate over safety.
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Chris Packham's Plan to Defeat Far Right and Revive Labour
Chris Packham shares a toolkit for Labour to win back voters by focusing on climate, lowering voting age, and banning trail hunting ahead of the General Election.
Japan Earthquake: Magnitude 5.3 Hits Miyagi
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Japan's Miyagi region on Thursday, causing no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The quake's epicenter was off the coast.
Congo Ebola Outbreak: 65 Dead, Hundreds Infected
A new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases, just five months after the last epidemic ended.
Indonesia's First Panda Cub to Debut Publicly
Indonesia's first giant panda cub, Rio, born in November, is healthy and ready for his public debut later this month, marking a conservation milestone.
Indonesia's first giant panda cub Rio to debut publicly
Indonesia's first giant panda cub, Rio, is thriving at 169 days old and will make his public debut later this month at the Indonesian Safari Park.
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UK Night Skies Dim 22% in Eight Years, NASA Data Reveals
NASA maps show UK night brightness fell 22% from 2014-2022, second fastest in Europe, driven by LED shifts, lockdowns, and light pollution efforts.
Week in Wildlife: Rare Bongos, Thames Seal, and More
This week's best wildlife photos feature critically endangered mountain bongos, the late Thames seal Marmalade, playful macaques, and more from around the world.
California Mushroom Poisonings Surge: 4 Deaths
California reports 47 severe mushroom poisonings and four deaths since November 2025, linked to heavy rains and toxic Death Cap and Western Destroying Angel fungi.
Indonesia's Giant Panda Cub Rio Thrives Before Debut
Indonesia's first giant panda cub Rio is growing healthily, walking, climbing, and eating bamboo, ahead of his public debut later this month at Safari Park.
England Opens 13 New Bathing Sites, First Thames Spot
England's official bathing season starts with 13 new designated sites, including a historic first on the River Thames at Ham and Kingston, marking improved water quality.
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E-Clutter and Datacentres: Hidden Environmental Cost
Deleting photos can ease demand for data storage, which causes more carbon emissions than airlines. Waste heat from datacentres could be repurposed.
California Toxic Mushroom Outbreak: 47 Sick, 4 Dead
California faces an unprecedented outbreak of poisonous mushroom poisonings, with 47 cases and 4 deaths since November. Three more hospitalized in Napa County after foraging death caps.
Climate Change Could Quadruple Homelessness in Australia
University of Sydney research warns global heating could worsen housing affordability, push up rents, and quadruple homelessness by 2036 without fairer policies and emission cuts.
Glenn Murcutt: Floating Architecture That Touches Earth Lightly
Glenn Murcutt, pioneer of sustainable architecture, designs houses that float above landscapes, integrating nature and climate. The Ball-Eastaway House exemplifies his philosophy.
Alcoa Investigated for Repeat Breach of WA Environmental Laws
US mining giant Alcoa faces another federal investigation after a 'deliberate repeat breach' of environmental laws destroyed protected species habitat in Western Australia's jarrah forest, including for black cockatoos, quokkas and numbats.
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Cuckoo's Spring Arrival at Murlough Nature Reserve
The cuckoo's call signals summer at Murlough Nature Reserve. Despite its parasitic breeding, the bird's charm endures in this Country Diary entry.
Parents Set Toilet Paper Limits as Kids Use 1 Billion Rolls
A new study reveals British children are the biggest toilet paper users, prompting parents to set quotas. Kids use over 1.1 billion rolls yearly, costing 20,000 tonnes of recycled material.
High 40°C Heatwaves 'New Normal' for India and Pakistan
Scientists warn extreme heat in high 40s Celsius is now regular in India and Pakistan, with climate crisis tripling likelihood of such events, study finds.
Cuba's Grid Collapse: Top Latin America Photos This Week
Cuba's national energy grid collapses, causing protests in Havana. Colombia's wetlands choke on invasive plants. Argentina marches for education funding.
Peru's Potato Guardians Fight Climate Change to Protect Tubers
In Peru's Andes, indigenous communities preserve over 1,500 potato varieties in a biocultural reserve, battling climate change with ancestral knowledge and seed banks.
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Tawny Owl Chicks Snuggle, Escape Crow Attack
Two tawny owl chicks huddled together on a tree branch in East Dorset were briefly attacked by a crow after their mother left to hunt. The owl escaped unharmed.
Lake District Landfill Stench Torments Residents
Residents near a Lake District beauty spot say their lives have been taken over by a 'rotten egg' stench from a landfill operated by Seletia, with leachate leaks and HGV convoys causing distress.
Hazardous Air Alert: 300,000 Told to Stay Indoors
Around 300,000 people in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota are urged to stay indoors as dust storms cause hazardous air quality, with AQI reaching 439 in Watertown.
Canada Unveils Clean Electricity Strategy to Double Grid by 2050
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a clean electricity strategy to double Canada's grid by 2050, lower costs, and boost competitiveness amid tariffs and climate challenges.
Trump Blocks Offshore Wind as Global Industry Booms
President Trump's administration is actively impeding offshore wind projects in the US, even as the global industry expands rapidly. China leads with 48.4 GW capacity.
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USPS Bald Eagle Stamps Mark America’s 250th Anniversary
The U.S. Postal Service releases commemorative bald eagle stamps for America's 250th birthday, depicting five life stages and highlighting conservation success.
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