UN: AI carries risks but vital for climate fight

The UN's top climate official warns that while artificial intelligence carries significant dangers, it offers indispensable tools for monitoring emissions and accelerating the clean energy transition.

Belém residents evicted for COP30 luxury rentals

Exclusive investigation reveals how residents of Belém, Brazil are being evicted from their homes to make way for expensive short-term rentals ahead of the COP30 climate conference, raising serious questions about climate justice.

Rare Shark Threesome Filmed in New Caledonia Waters

In a world-first, marine biologists have captured unprecedented footage of three grey reef sharks engaging in a rare mating event, offering stunning insights into their secretive reproductive behaviour.

Mass Protests in Italy Over Gaza War Disrupt Cities

Major Italian cities, including Rome and Milan, faced significant disruption as a massive wave of protests against the war in Gaza brought tens of thousands onto the streets, echoing global calls for a ceasefire.

Urgent Hosepipe Ban Warning for UK Households

Millions of Britons face imminent garden hose restrictions as water companies issue urgent drought warnings. Discover the essential actions to avoid fines and protect supplies during the heatwave.

New York's 'Sun Day' Blackout: A Climate Wake-Up Call

A sudden, massive solar storm plunged New York City into an unprecedented daytime blackout, exposing critical vulnerabilities in urban infrastructure and sounding a global alarm on climate-driven space weather threats.

Arcteryx fury over Tibet fireworks display

Outdoor brand Arcteryx sparks international outcry and accusations of 'greenwashing' after a high-altitude pyrotechnic event in the ecologically fragile Tibetan Plateau, threatening its sustainability reputation.

Ancient Space Impact Evidence Found in Greenland Ice

Groundbreaking research reveals compelling new evidence that a massive asteroid or comet impact may have destabilised Greenland's ice sheet at the end of the last ice age, challenging long-held climate theories.

Countryside Code updated with new rules for visitors

The iconic Countryside Code for England and Wales has been updated for the first time in a decade, introducing new guidance on nighttime fishing, interacting with livestock, and 'leave no trace' principles for the modern visitor.

Death Cap Mushrooms: The Forager's Deadly Gamble

A chilling warning from a 1975 Country Diary resounds today: the lethal Death Cap mushroom, often mistaken for edible varieties, poses a severe and often fatal threat to foragers across Britain.

Tourist killed in shark attack off Perth beach

A tourist has died following a catastrophic shark attack off a popular Perth beach, marking Western Australia's first fatal incident in nearly two years and sparking urgent safety reviews.

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