Coping with Wetter Winters: Strategies for Rainy Days
As wetter winters become the norm in the UK, learn practical and uplifting strategies to live with the rain, from romanticising storms to wellness hacks and creative rituals.
Category : Environment
US Students Mobilise on Climate Crisis and Energy Transition
American students are leading grassroots efforts to address the climate crisis, advocating for renewable energy and sustainable practices in education and communities.
Court Overturns Trump Climate Rule, Affects US Environmental Policy
A US federal court has struck down a key Trump-era climate regulation, marking a significant shift in environmental policy and potentially influencing future climate action.
Coffee Grounds Keep Foxes Away from Gardens in Spring
Gardening specialists advise using used coffee grounds as a natural fox deterrent this spring. The strong scent overwhelms foxes' sensitive noses, keeping them from damaging plants and bins.
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Kitchen Staples Keep Valentine's Flowers Fresh for Weeks
A simple trick using sugar and vinegar can extend the life of cut flowers by providing nutrients and preventing bacterial growth, according to home tips experts.
Sea Squirts Found in Coffee Cup on Welsh Beach Baffle Family
A mother and daughter cleaning a beach in Anglesey discovered strange jelly-like creatures inside a discarded coffee cup lid, later identified as invasive sea squirts by an underwater expert.
Christmas Trees Reused to Protect Lancashire Coastline
Volunteers in Lancashire have planted over 2,000 discarded Christmas trees on St Anne's beach to create sand dunes, combating coastal erosion and providing habitat for rare species like sand lizards.
Body Shop Founder Anita Roddick's £51 Million Charity Will
As The Body Shop celebrates its 50th anniversary, we explore founder Anita Roddick's pioneering ethics, from urine sample bottles to a £51 million charitable bequest that transformed retail activism.
Home 'Burping' Trend: Ventilation Method for Healthier Living
Discovery+ presenter Patric Richardson shares insights on 'burping' your home, a ventilation technique popular in Germany to expel stale air and improve indoor air quality.
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Hope Moor Windfarm: UK's Largest Turbines Spark Yorkshire Dales Clash
A fierce battle erupts over plans for the UK's largest onshore wind turbines at Hope Moor, Yorkshire, as renewable energy targets clash with local conservation and landscape concerns.
Alan Titchmarsh's 'Never, Ever' Rake Warning to Gardeners
Gardening icon Alan Titchmarsh issues a crucial safety warning about rake placement and shares a personal anecdote from his horticultural college days in his new YouTube series.
Wine Corks as Garden Pest Repellent in February
Gardening expert reveals natural wine corks can repel pests like slugs and ants when placed in gardens during February. A chemical-free, eco-friendly solution using household items.
Hackfall Woods: Yorkshire's Restored 18th-Century Wonder
Discover Hackfall Woods, a 120-acre ancient woodland in North Yorkshire featuring restored 18th-century grottos, waterfalls, and ruins, now managed by the Woodland Trust.
Sambo's Grave at Sunderland Point Still Receives Flowers
The mysterious grave of Sambo at Sunderland Point in Lancashire remains a pilgrimage site where visitors continue to lay flowers, with its history linked to the transatlantic slave trade.
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Alan Titchmarsh's Top Japanese Maple Picks for Gardens
Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh shares his five favourite Japanese maple varieties, explaining why these hardy, colourful trees can transform any outdoor space.
UK Households Urged to Add Nest Boxes for Birds Before Spring
The RSPB is encouraging households with gardens to install nest boxes ahead of spring to support bird populations, particularly declining species like Swifts and Starlings.
Visitor Cap Demanded for Sacred Queensland Lake McKenzie
Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation calls for visitor limits at Lake McKenzie on K'gari to prevent overcrowding and environmental damage, amid ongoing dingo management discussions.
Colorado River States Miss Second Water Deadline
Seven Western states dependent on the Colorado River have failed for a second time to agree on a drought plan, raising fears of federal intervention and litigation.
Alaska Copper Mine Legal Battle: Billions at Stake
The Pebble Project in Alaska, a massive copper deposit, is embroiled in legal fights with billions in metals and national security implications. Opponents fear for the world's largest salmon fishery.
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Heatwave Fuels Power Bill Crisis for Indigenous Australians
Vanessa Napaltjari Davis faces impossible choices as soaring temperatures in Alice Springs drain her prepaid electricity, forcing her to decide between cooling and food for her family.
Rewilding Suburban Gardens: A Journey from Sydney to Knepp
Cynthia Banham shares her experience at the Wilding Gardens conference in Manchester, detailing her efforts to transform her Sydney garden into a wildlife haven and her pilgrimage to Knepp estate.
Rio Carnival Dogs Parade in Protest Against Pet Cruelty
Dozens of dogs dressed in costumes joined a Rio Carnival street party, with owners protesting animal cruelty. The event highlighted pet safety and awareness.
US Ocean Regulator Criticised for Right Whale Rule Changes
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration plans industry-friendly changes to vessel speed rules protecting endangered North Atlantic right whales, drawing criticism from environmental groups.
Senators Probe EPA's Repeal of Air Pollution Health Benefit Valuations
Over 40 Democratic senators have initiated an inquiry into the EPA's decision to revoke the 2009 endangerment finding and stop valuing health benefits from air pollution reductions, citing threats to public health and climate efforts.
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Monty Don's Golden Rule: Ditch Rigid Gardening Calendars
BBC Gardeners' World star Monty Don warns against sticking to rigid gardening calendars in our changing climate, sharing his golden rule for pruning and timing tasks.
Jurassic Coast Landslide: 300ft Crack and Mudflow Engulf Beach
A significant landslide on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset has caused a 300ft crack, with thousands of tonnes of mud and rock covering Charmouth beach. Authorities warn of ongoing dangers and have closed coastal paths.
Brass Solidarity Band Brings Hope Through Music in Minneapolis
Brass Solidarity, formed after George Floyd's murder, uses music to protest immigration policies and honor victims like Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Valentine's Roses Contain Banned Pesticides, Tests Show
Laboratory analysis of imported bouquets in Europe found red roses contaminated with up to 26 pesticides, half prohibited in the EU, raising health and environmental alarms.
Five Essential Nest Box Tasks for Garden Birds This Weekend
BBC Gardeners' World Magazine experts urge those with nesting boxes to complete five crucial maintenance tasks this weekend to support birds during peak nesting season.
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Experts Warn Against Home Salt Use for Snow and Ice
Environmental experts caution homeowners about the dangers of using rock salt for snow and ice removal, highlighting damage to plants, concrete, and pets, while suggesting safer alternatives.
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