Two Men Arrested Over Huge Illegal Waste Tip in Oxfordshire
Two men have been arrested in connection with a 150-metre long illegal waste dump near the River Cherwell in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, raising serious pollution concerns.
Category : Environment
Two Arrested Over 500ft Oxfordshire Illegal Waste Dump
Two men have been arrested in connection with a 500ft-long illegal waste dump near Kidlington, Oxfordshire, raising pollution concerns for the River Cherwell.
Two Arrested Over Britain's Biggest Fly-Tip in Oxfordshire
Two men have been arrested in connection with Britain's largest-ever fly-tip, a 21,000-tonne waste mountain in Oxfordshire, costing £10 million to clear amid environmental disaster fears.
Boy, 13, Dies in Shark Attack on Brazilian Beach
A 13-year-old boy, Deivson Rocha Dantas, was fatally mauled by a shark while swimming with friends on a beach in Brazil. The attack occurred as he was playing in the water, with the shark striking from behind before his friends attempted a rescue.
UK to Decide Soon on Chinese Wind Turbine Factory Plan
The UK Government expects to decide soon on Ming Yang's £1.5bn wind turbine factory in Scotland, balancing job creation with national security concerns.
Teenager Killed in Shark Attack at Brazil Beach
A 13-year-old boy has died after being mauled by a shark at Chifre beach in Brazil's Pernambuco state, prompting authorities to issue warnings and enhance monitoring measures.
Wildlife Roundup: Fukushima Boar, Brave Blackbird, Rescued Owl
This week's wildlife photography highlights include a rescued spectacled owl in Costa Rica, a blackbird chasing an eagle in Arizona, and thriving wildlife in Fukushima's exclusion zone.
Liberia's Largest Gold Miner Faces Community Tensions
An investigation reveals environmental damage and community grievances against Liberia's Bea Mountain Mining Corporation, including toxic spills and forest clearance.
Liberia Gold Miner Repeatedly Spilled Toxic Chemicals
An investigation reveals Liberia's largest gold miner repeatedly leaked cyanide, arsenic and copper, contaminating rivers and forcing villagers to relocate, with weak government enforcement.
AP Investigation Uncovers Toxic Spills in Liberia Gold Mining
An investigation by AP and The Gecko Project reveals repeated toxic chemical spills from Liberia's largest gold mining company, with villagers reporting dead fish and illness.
Florida Aquarium Burglary: Men Charged After Tarpon Dies
Two men face burglary charges after surveillance footage captured them illegally removing a 55-inch tarpon from a Florida Keys aquarium lagoon, leading to the fish's death.
Rare Butterfly Bounces Back in Wales After Hedge Management Changes
Record numbers of brown hairstreak butterfly eggs found in Carmarthenshire after landowners adopt gentler hedge-cutting practices, reversing a decade of decline.
Reform UK enlists Ben Goldsmith for nature policy advice
Reform UK has approached environmentalist Ben Goldsmith to develop nature policies as the party seeks to attract Conservative voters concerned about climate issues.
Exploding Trees: Winter's Frost Crack Phenomenon Explained
Discover how trees use sugar as natural antifreeze to prevent freezing, and learn about frost cracks, a winter phenomenon where sudden temperature drops cause trunks to split with explosive sounds.
Urban Dawn Chorus: Nature's January Stirrings Revealed
In Stoke-on-Trent, a resident discovers the subtle awakening of wildlife through attentive listening, identifying birds like starlings and sparrows amidst urban terraces.
Man's Home Invaded by 550lb Bear in California
Ken Johnson recounts his harrowing experience when a massive black bear moved into his basement, creating months of fear and absurd wildlife encounters.
Peace Lily Blooming Secret: Light Placement Is Key
Gardening experts reveal why peace lilies often fail to flower and how a simple change in light positioning can trigger continuous blooms throughout the year.
Monty Don's 5-Minute Mulching Tip Works Wonders
Following Monty Don's expert January gardening advice on mulching roses and hydrangeas yielded visible improvements in just five minutes of work.
Missing Dog Reunited with Owner After Year Thanks to Microchip
A Michigan woman's year-long search for her missing puppy ends in joyful reunion after he's found 50 miles away, highlighting the crucial importance of pet microchipping.
Venice Invaded by Cannibalistic Jellyfish Threatening Ecosystem
Venice faces an unprecedented invasion of warty comb jellyfish, devouring fish stocks and disrupting the fragile lagoon ecosystem, driven by climate change and cargo ship ballast water.
Endangered Alpine Skink Births Expected After Breeding Success
Critically endangered Guthega skinks in Victoria's Alpine National Park are set to welcome new births after a successful captive breeding program, offering hope for the species' survival.
Bushfires, AI Gaps, and Cash: The Crunch Newsletter Insights
This edition explores devastating Australian bushfires, a stark divide in workplace AI perceptions between executives and staff, and the staggering financial gains of a political figure.
Victoria Bushfires Threaten Endangered Species, Wildlife Teams Deployed
Bushfires in Victoria have devastated crucial habitats, pushing endangered species like the eastern bristlebird to the brink. Wildlife teams are assessing the damage, but the full scale of the catastrophe remains unknown.
Polar Bears in Svalbard Bulk Up Despite Shrinking Ice
New research reveals polar bears in Norway's Svalbard archipelago have increased body fat despite rapid sea ice loss, adapting by hunting land prey like reindeer and walruses.
Sandringham Slurry Pit Approved Despite Villagers' Odour Concerns
King Charles' Sandringham Farms has secured planning permission for a large slurry lagoon in Norfolk, despite villagers' concerns about safety and unpleasant odours affecting the community.
Rare Albatross Sighting Off California Stuns Scientists
Marine researchers off California's central coast have documented an extremely rare sighting of a waved albatross, a critically endangered species typically confined to tropical waters near the Galapagos Islands.
LAFD Foundation Hired Celebrity PR Firm After Fire
The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation spent $65,000 on a celebrity PR agency to shape messaging following criticism of the Palisades fire response.
Contraceptive Pill for Grey Squirrels in UK Control Plan
The UK government is funding research into a contraceptive pill for invasive grey squirrels, alongside pine marten reintroductions and landowner grants, to protect native red squirrels and reduce £37 million in annual woodland damage.
Kentucky Family Saves Newborn Calf from Extreme Cold
A Kentucky farming family in Mount Sterling rescued a newborn calf suffering in single-digit temperatures, bringing it indoors to warm up with a blow dryer and cuddle on the couch with their children.
Insect Silence Warns of Health Crisis, Doctor Says
A critical care physician warns that declining insect populations represent a critical red flag for ecological instability with severe consequences for human nutrition and disease resistance.
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