EU border checks at Dover suspended after hot bank holiday queues
New EU border checks at Dover were suspended after motorists queued for hours amid record-breaking heat on the May bank holiday weekend.
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Grapefruit Rinds: Natural Slug Deterrent for Gardens
Discover a natural, cost-free method to protect your plants from slugs using grapefruit rinds. This simple trap lures slugs away without harmful chemicals.
6.0 Quake Hits Hawaii, Kilauea Eruption Fears Grow
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii's Big Island, raising fears that Kilauea volcano could erupt within days. No casualties or tsunami expected.
Banish Bathroom Radiator Rust Instantly With Simple Spray
Rust on your bathroom radiator can be removed in minutes using limescale spray and a scourer. Learn how to clean and prevent it from coming back.
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Tate Britain Garden: A Blooming Triumph of Art and Nature
The award-winning Tate Britain garden at Chelsea flower show demonstrates how urban spaces can be transformed by uniting art and nature, inspiring a new vision for public gardens.
UK Coastal Erosion Crisis: Homes, Roads, Railways at Risk
Coastal erosion threatens over 10,000 UK homes and 114 miles of roads, with communities like Slapton Sands facing collapse without national adaptation plans.
40,000 Evacuated in California Over Chemical Leak Fears
Authorities in Orange County, California ordered 40,000 people to evacuate due to a chemical leak threat from a tank holding methyl methacrylate that could spill or explode.
Pope Leo Visits Italy's 'Land of Fires' for Toxic Waste Justice
Pope Leo XIV visits Italy's 'Land of Fires' to meet families seeking justice for children lost to cancer linked to mafia toxic waste dumping.
Danish Artist Brings Trolls Indoors for Museum Exhibit
Thomas Dambo, known for his wooden troll sculptures worldwide, stages his first museum exhibit 'The Garbage Man' at Arken Museum, using recycled materials to convey environmental messages.
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Portland's 'Jurassic Park' Island Opens to Public
Ross Island in Portland, Oregon, long off-limits due to private ownership and mining, is gradually opening to the public. Donations of land and restoration efforts aim to transform it into a wildlife preserve, but contamination and cleanup challenges rema
Bobcat Fever Spreads: Protect Your Cat from Deadly Disease
Bobcat fever, a tickborne illness with a 97% fatality rate if untreated, is spreading across the eastern US. Learn symptoms and prevention tips to protect your feline friend.
Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding and Landslides in China
Heavy rainfall in southern and central China causes flash floods and landslides, killing 12 and evacuating hundreds. Heatwave continues in northern India.
Revamp Your Veg Patch: Fresh Eyes for Better Gardening
Learn how to revitalize your garden by pretending you've just moved in. Assess, replant, and simplify for a more fruitful growing season.
British Flower Farms Surge as Government Grants Recognition
British flower farms see sales boom with hyperlocal, seasonal flowers. Government grants official SIC code, while imports drop 8.2% over five years.
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Western Europe Braces for Record May Heatwave
Western Europe faces an unprecedented May heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 30C in Portugal, Spain, France, and the UK, potentially breaking records.
Massive Marine Heatwave Off US West Coast Alarms Scientists
An enormous marine heatwave off the US west coast is intensifying, alarming scientists about its ecological impacts and potential to worsen summer heat, drought, and wildfires.
Blown-Up Van Auction to Fund Eco Power Station in Clacton
Artists Hilary Powell and Dan Edelstyn auction their exploded van and other works to raise £250k for a community-owned renewable power station in Nigel Farage's Clacton constituency.
Meat, Masculinity, and Climate: Why Men Must Rethink Diets
Two-thirds of Australian men eat meat, often exceeding daily recommendations, posing a challenge for the climate crisis. Experts suggest flexible diets.
British Gas says avoid 11am-3pm to keep homes cool
With UK temperatures set to hit 33C, British Gas engineer Peter Knowles shares tips to keep homes cool, including avoiding cooking and laundry between 11am and 3pm.
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US Cities Test Cooler Parking Lot Alternatives to Combat Heat
Cities across the US are replacing traditional asphalt parking lots with permeable pavers, vegetation, and reflective coatings to reduce heat and stormwater runoff, as climate change intensifies.
Stowaway Fox Basil Settles in US After Quarantine
Basil, a red fox found stowing away on a UK ship to New York, has cleared quarantine and is now recovering at the Bronx Zoo.
Amber Heat Alert Issued for Parts of UK
The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber heat health alert for several regions, warning of potential risks to the entire population and advising vulnerable groups to take precautions.
Slow Food Founder Carlo Petrini Dies at 76 in Italy
Carlo Petrini, founder of the Slow Food movement promoting sustainable food, died at 76 in his hometown in Piedmont, Italy. The organization announced his passing.
Keep Your Home Cool Without AC During a Heatwave
Experts warn against relying on AC due to hidden costs. Instead, use passive cooling like shading, ventilation, and reflective surfaces to stay cool.
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Mediterranean Cooling Tips for UK Heatwaves
As heatwaves become more common in Britain, ancient Mediterranean techniques like white roofs and shutters offer simple, effective cooling solutions for homes.
UK Heatwave to Hit 33°C This Weekend
A heatwave is set to bring temperatures up to 33°C to parts of the UK this bank holiday weekend, driven by a high-pressure block over western Europe. The Met Office warns records may be broken.
Boy Scarred by Giant Hogweed 'Toy Axe'
A young boy suffered severe burns after using giant hogweed as a toy axe during a caravan holiday. His mother warns others about the dangerous plant.
Big Game Hunting for Conservation: Neocolonialism?
Some argue allowing wealthy hunters to kill animals funds conservation, but critics see it as neocolonialism. Cal Flyn explores this debate on the trail with hunters in Africa.
The Weird World of Pollination: Violence, Precision, Free Lunches
On a fine May morning, explore the stunning co-evolution of bees and flowers, from explosive broom to precise dead-nettle and redundant dandelions.
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Sea Foam: Natural Phenomenon Not Pollution on UK Coasts
Sea foam, often mistaken for pollution, is a natural occurrence caused by algae and weather. It appears along UK coasts in spring, harmless despite its sinister look.
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