Rice Water Fertiliser for Bigger Houseplant Blooms
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Category : Environment
Cleaner Fuels Intensified Great Barrier Reef Bleaching
A new study finds that reducing sulphur in shipping fuels increased heat stress on the Great Barrier Reef by up to 10% during a 2022 bleaching event, highlighting unintended environmental consequences.
Canary Islands Warning: Tourists Told 'Don't Go in Water'
A major health alert has been issued for the Canary Islands as experts warn of unacceptable pollution risks at beaches, with Tenerife identified as a particular area of concern due to sewage failures.
26ft Lifeform Was Neither Plant Nor Fungus, Scientists Reveal
Scientists from National Museums Scotland have reclassified a 26ft tall prehistoric organism called Prototaxites, revealing it belonged to an entirely extinct evolutionary branch of life.
Greenland Shark Secrets: Sighted, Ancient, Misunderstood
Scientists challenge long-held beliefs about Greenland sharks, revealing they are not blind and questioning their 500-year lifespan, while exploring their enigmatic biology in a changing Arctic climate.
Winterwatch Viewers Criticise BBC's Dramatic Changes
BBC's Winterwatch faces backlash as viewers complain about props and dramatic music, urging the broadcaster to stick to wildlife facts instead of entertainment gimmicks.
Two Dead in New Zealand Landslide, Rescue Mission Ongoing
At least two people have died after landslides struck a house and a campsite in New Zealand, with emergency crews racing to rescue others feared trapped under debris.
Baking Soda Beats Boiling Water for Patio Moss Removal
Gardening experts reveal how baking soda effectively eliminates patio moss and weeds by drying roots and inhibiting regrowth, offering a superior alternative to traditional methods.
Fossil Reveals Earth's Lost Evolutionary Branch
A 410-million-year-old Prototaxites fossil discovered in Scotland belongs to an entirely extinct branch of life, challenging previous classifications and offering new insights into Earth's ancient ecosystems.
Landslide at NZ Campsite Leaves Several Missing
Rescue teams search for missing people after a landslide tore through a Mount Maunganui campground, overturning vehicles and crushing tents during unprecedented rainfall.
New Zealand Landslides: Multiple Missing in North Island
Emergency rescue operations are underway in New Zealand after landslides hit a campground and a house, with several people missing amid extreme weather and heavy rain.
NZ Landslide: Multiple Missing at Mount Maunganui Campsite
Rescue teams search for several missing people, including a child, after a devastating landslide tore through a popular New Zealand campsite following record-breaking rainfall.
England's Self-Imposed Drought Crisis
From Tunbridge Wells to London, England faces a growing water scarcity crisis due to decades of underinvestment and privatisation failures, threatening daily life.
Engineers Push for 'Bamboo-Ready' Architecture to Cut Carbon
Structural engineers call for architects to adopt bamboo in construction, highlighting its use in airports and schools as a sustainable alternative to steel and concrete.
Global Cities Face Extreme Water Stress Amid Climate Crisis
Exclusive analysis shows 50 of the world's 100 biggest cities are in high water stress areas, with climate breakdown exacerbating shortages. Beijing, Delhi, LA among worst affected.
Bird Feeding Guide: Attract and Protect Garden Birds
Wildlife experts share essential advice on positioning bird feeders, selecting quality food, and supporting birds during nesting season to boost biodiversity.
Southeast Asia's Coal Boom Undermines Green Energy Shift
Southeast Asia's coal demand is rising faster than any other region, jeopardising climate goals despite major renewable energy investment pledges.
Kelo Tree: Shropshire's Dead Pine Defying Decay
In Attingham Park, Shropshire, a remarkable Scots pine known as a kelo tree stands dead yet resolute. Having grown for centuries, it may remain upright for hundreds more years, thanks to unique biological processes that slow decomposition.
Lirquén Rebuilds After Chile's Deadly Wildfires
The small Chilean fishing town of Lirquén faces monumental reconstruction after wildfires consumed 80% of its land, killing 17 people and displacing thousands across central and southern Chile.
World's Largest Renewable Energy Park in India Shows Green Transition Alive
Stuti Mishra reports from Gujarat's Khavda Renewable Energy Park, a 726 sq km site combining solar and wind power to generate 30GW, demonstrating India's ambitious renewable energy expansion despite global challenges.
New Zealand Landslides Trigger Major Rescue Operations
Emergency crews are working tirelessly to rescue people trapped under rubble after landslides struck a campground and a house in New Zealand's North Island during extreme weather conditions.
Farmer's Heartbreak Over Mountain Fly-Tipping in Wales
A South Wales farmer is losing sleep over a massive fly-tipping incident that has created a visible river of rubbish on her family's mountain land, with clean-up costs potentially reaching thousands.
Toby Carvery Faces Eviction Over Ancient Tree Damage
Mitchells & Butlers, owner of Toby Carvery, faces eviction from Enfield site after unauthorised felling of 500-year-old oak tree in Whitewebbs Park, described as criminal damage.
Wind and Solar Overtake Fossil Fuels in EU Power
A landmark report reveals wind and solar generated 30% of EU electricity in 2025, edging out fossil fuels at 29%, marking a major clean energy tipping point.
GOP Votes to Lift Boundary Waters Mining Ban
Congressional Republicans have advanced a resolution to overturn a 20-year mining moratorium near Minnesota's pristine Boundary Waters Canoe Area, sparking fierce environmental debate.
Boston Harbor Shellfishing Reopens After 100-Year Ban
Portions of Boston Harbor will reopen for direct shellfish harvesting after a massive cleanup, ending a purification requirement in place since 1925 for Winthrop, Hingham, and Hull.
House Burping: Winter Trend for Healthier Homes
Discover 'house burping,' a winter trend where opening windows for 10-15 minutes improves indoor air quality by reducing pollutants and humidity, with health benefits.
Ancient Fossil of Extinct Life Form to be Displayed in Edinburgh
A remarkable 410-million-year-old fossil of Prototaxites, an extinct life form that grew over eight metres tall, will be exhibited at the National Museum of Scotland after groundbreaking research.
Experts Respond to Doubts Over Microplastics Research
Scientists address concerns about microplastics studies, emphasising the importance of rigorous debate while highlighting proven health risks and ongoing global research efforts.
Trump Attacks UK Green Energy, Calls Wind Turbine Buyers 'Stupid'
Donald Trump has launched a scathing critique of UK and European green energy policies, labelling them a 'Green New Scam' and claiming only 'stupid people' buy wind turbines. He also targeted Sir Keir Starmer's stance on North Sea oil.
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