Make Your Christmas Bulbs Last: Expert Gardening Tips
Discover how to prolong the life of your festive hyacinths, paperwhites and amaryllis with expert advice on placement, watering and care. Make your Christmas display shine longer.
Category : Environment
Brazil's Quilombola Community Demands Land Rights
A Quilombola community near Belém, Brazil, is fighting for land rights and political recognition as the city prepares to host the COP30 climate summit. Discover their struggle.
Ozone hole over Antarctica shrinks to smallest since 2019
The ozone layer hole over Antarctica reached its smallest size since 2019 this year, a 'reassuring sign' of recovery thanks to global action on pollutants. Discover the latest data and what it means for the planet.
Teenager killed by lioness in Brazilian zoo enclosure
Gerson de Melo Machado, 19, was mauled to death after scaling a 20ft wall at Arruda Câmara Zoobotanical Park. The troubled teen had a long-standing fixation with big cats.
Wood burner rules could tighten under new environmental plan
The UK government has launched a consultation on stricter rules for wood burners to reduce smoke emissions. The plan includes a new target to slash harmful PM2.5 pollution by 30% by 2030. Read the full details.
Top Winemaker Peter Fraser Dies in Adelaide Hills Fire
The Australian wine community mourns Peter Fraser, 51, killed in a house fire. His final social media post, praising a fine wine, has become a digital memorial. Read the tributes.
New wood burner rules proposed to cut air pollution
The UK government launches a consultation on stricter rules for wood burners and bonfires to reduce harmful PM2.5 emissions by 30% by 2030. Read the full details.
Expert's 1 Key December Task to Save Your Lawn
Gardening guru Ish reveals the crucial December lawn care job to prevent waterlogging and ensure a healthy lawn through winter. Learn the simple fork and sand trick now.
Sri Lanka floods displace families, death toll nears 200
Catastrophic floods and landslides in Sri Lanka and South-East Asia have killed hundreds. Meanwhile, Iran faces severe drought and the US sees a dramatic cold snap. Read the full analysis.
PFAS 'Forever Chemical' Pollutes Most UK Rivers
A shocking study finds toxic 'forever chemicals' in 31 out of 32 UK rivers. Discover the sources and urgent health risks. Read the full report now.
Expert: 'Microwave Safe' Plastic Is a Health Risk
A leading scientist warns 'microwave safe' labels don't protect you from harmful chemicals leaching into food. Discover how to reduce your exposure to plastics today.
Vape disposal still causing daily fires six months after ban
Despite a UK ban on disposable vapes, incorrect disposal is sparking over 300 fires a year at waste facilities, endangering workers and services. Experts urge proper recycling.
Teenager killed by lioness after climbing into zoo enclosure
A 19-year-old man with a history of mental health issues and an obsession with big cats has died after entering a lion enclosure at a Brazilian zoo. Read the full tragic story.
Australian Woman Feared Dead in Mozambique Channel Sailing
A 67-year-old Australian woman is suspected to have died while sailing from Madagascar to Mozambique. Search efforts continue as authorities investigate the incident.
Truth behind the M62 farmhouse in the middle of the motorway
Discover the real reason Stott Hall Farm sits in the middle of the M62, debunking the myth of the stubborn farmer. A fascinating slice of Yorkshire history and engineering.
Clarkson's Farm Bird Numbers Soar After Environmental Changes
Jeremy Clarkson reveals how he transformed Diddly Squat Farm into a wildlife haven, recording 45 bird species after a 'sad' decline. Discover his conservation methods.
1975 Diary Reveals Lost Haven Under Sussex White Cliffs
A poignant 1975 Country Diary entry resurfaces, capturing the serene Cuckmere Haven before coastal change. Discover the lost landscape and its enduring natural beauty. Read the full story.
Family history tied to Norfolk's Yankee shipwreck
A journey to Blakeney Point reveals a decaying steamer, the Yankee, and a poignant link to a great-great-grandfather's maritime legacy in Norfolk. Discover the intertwining of family history and natural reclamation.
Climate activists block world's largest coal port
Rising Tide climate protesters in kayaks successfully turned coal ships around by blocking Newcastle shipping channel. Over 130 arrests made during six-day demonstration against fossil fuels.
Asia Floods Kill 1,000 as Cyclones Intensify Rains
Tropical cyclones and monsoon rains have triggered catastrophic flooding across South-East Asia, claiming nearly 1,000 lives and displacing hundreds of thousands. Discover the full scale of the devastation.
Australia's failed COP31 bid costs millions
Australia faces millions in costs from its failed COP31 climate conference bid. Discover the financial fallout and political criticism. Read the full investigation.
WA Bushfire Forces Evacuations, Cuts Power to Thousands
A severe bushfire near Geraldton, WA, forces residents to flee, closes schools, and leaves nearly 4,000 without power. Urgent safety warnings issued as conditions worsen.
Activists halt coal ships at Newcastle port in protest
Rising Tide climate activists have stopped three coal carriers from entering the Port of Newcastle in a major blockade. Join the conversation on climate action.
Peggy the Staffy's Cancer Battle After Legal Win
Beloved dog Peggy, famous for her friendship with magpie Molly, undergoes surgery for aggressive cancer. Read the couple's emotional update on her recovery.
Armed Police and Marines Rescue Runaway Reindeer
A huge emergency operation involving Royal Marines and armed police successfully rescued a runaway reindeer on Formby beach, ensuring Christmas was saved. Read the full story.
Man killed by lioness after climbing into zoo enclosure
Tragic incident at Brazilian zoo as man scales 20ft wall into lion enclosure, suffering fatal attack. Zoo confirms lioness won't be euthanised. Read the full story.
Solar farm plan threatens Goldilocks cottage views
Controversial plans for 100,000 solar panels near the Grade II-listed cottage that inspired Goldilocks spark local outrage over heritage and farmland loss.
Royal curtains recycled into Christmas stockings for charity
Old curtains from Sandringham House have been transformed into 25 luxury Christmas stockings by The King's Foundation Sewing Bee. 24 are being auctioned for charity, with one gifted to the King. Bid now to own a unique piece of royal history.
Sandringham curtains become charity Christmas stockings
Curtains from the King's Sandringham House have been transformed into 25 luxury Christmas stockings by a sewing bee, auctioned for The King's Foundation. Bid now for a unique royal heirloom!
Woman mauled by coyote while protecting dogs
Brandy Willard, 46, survived a brutal coyote attack in Claysville after being pinned against her truck while checking on her pets. Read her incredible survival story.
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