First UK Birth of Rare Black and Rufous Elephant Shrews
Two rare black and rufous elephant shrews, weighing just 30g at birth, have been born in the UK for the first time at Hertfordshire Zoo, with their arrival discovered via CCTV footage.
Category : Renewables
First Major Offshore Wind Farm Completed Under Trump Presidency
Construction has finished on the Vineyard Wind offshore project in Massachusetts, marking the first major wind farm to reach completion during Donald Trump's tenure, despite his administration's opposition.
Baby Hedgehog's Litter Ordeal Sparks RSPCA Plea
A baby hedgehog trapped in a zip-tie highlights the wildlife crisis as the RSPCA receives 10 daily calls for litter-related injuries. The Great British Spring Clean runs until March 29th.
Trump-Targeted Wind Farm Now Powers New England Grid
A major offshore wind project, previously halted by the Trump administration, has begun supplying electricity to New England, marking a milestone in clean energy development.
Global Audience Watches Utrecht's Fish Doorbell for Migration
Thousands worldwide are watching Utrecht's Fish Doorbell, an online initiative helping fish navigate canals to spawn, highlighting environmental awareness and community engagement.
Europe's Unlearned Lessons from the 1970s Oil Crisis
As energy prices tripled in the 1970s, countries like Denmark, France, and the Netherlands accelerated their green transitions. Today, with fossil fuel dependency still a crisis, their pioneering efforts offer crucial insights for a sustainable future.
NT Floods Lead to Rent Pause for Aboriginal Communities
In response to severe flooding in the Northern Territory, authorities have announced a temporary rent suspension for Aboriginal communities, providing relief during the crisis.
Ultrasound Repellers May Protect Hedgehogs on Roads
Scientists propose using ultrasound devices to deter hedgehogs from roads, potentially reducing the high mortality rates from vehicle collisions in the UK.
Gardeners Urged to Drill Fence Holes for Hedgehogs in March
Wildlife experts are urging UK homeowners to create CD-sized holes in their fences by March's end to help hedgehogs, a vulnerable species, navigate safely between gardens.
Príncipe Islanders Paid to Protect 'African Galapagos'
Villagers on Príncipe, an island off West Africa, will be compensated for conservation efforts to safeguard its rare biodiversity, often called the 'African Galapagos'.
Cape Cod's $1M Beach Staircase Saga Amid Coastal Erosion
A small staircase at Cape Cod's Marconi Beach has cost $1 million in repairs over 25 years due to relentless coastal erosion from nor'easter storms, raising questions about long-term sustainability.
White Abalone Brought Back from Brink by Marine Lab Breeding
An innovative breeding program at UC Davis's Bodega Marine Laboratory has successfully revived the endangered white abalone, releasing over 20,000 into the ocean after decades of overfishing.
Springwatch Star's 'Scary' Plastic Pollution Warning
Megan McCubbin joins the Great British Spring Clean, urging action against litter as plastic crisis threatens wildlife. The campaign runs from March 13-29.
Wildcat Conservation Success in the Cairngorms: Signs of Hope
Conservation efforts for wildcats in the Cairngorms are showing promising results, with GPS-tracked releases and evidence of breeding in the wild, as revealed by tracks in the late winter snow.
Trump's False Claim: 20 Wind Farms in China Debunked
Former US President Donald Trump's assertion that China has no wind farms is contradicted by photographic evidence of 20 operational sites across the country.
UK Must Boost Renewables as Wars Spike Energy Costs, Experts Say
Renewable energy experts warn that the UK must intensify its clean energy efforts to shield consumers from volatile fossil fuel markets, following recent conflicts in the Middle East.
Orphan Monkey Punch Outgrows Plushie in Zoo Social Success
Japanese zoo confirms baby macaque Punch, who found solace in an orangutan plushie after maternal rejection, is now integrating with his troop and using his comfort toy less frequently.
Injured Sea Turtle Porkchop Released After Rehabilitation
Porkchop, a green sea turtle rescued with severe fishing line injuries, has been successfully rehabilitated and released back into California's San Gabriel River after nearly a year of care at the Aquarium of the Pacific.
China's Green Energy Dominance: Global Future at Stake
Analysis of China's strategic control over renewable energy technologies and its implications for global markets, geopolitics, and environmental sustainability.
Loggerhead Turtle BB Released, Tagged in Climate Study
A loggerhead turtle named BB has been satellite tagged and released off Lord Howe Island after 10 months in Taronga wildlife hospital, highlighting how warming seas are forcing marine species into new territories in New South Wales.
Attenborough's Favourite UK Wildlife Haven: Farne Islands
The Farne Islands off Northumberland are Sir David Attenborough's top UK wildlife spot, home to 43,000 puffin pairs, grey seals, dolphins, and 200,000 seabirds.
Africa Clean Energy Fund Aims for $2.5 Billion Financing Boost
The African Development Bank's Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa plans to more than double its financing to $2.5 billion over two years, despite a slight decrease in project approvals, signaling strong momentum for the continent's energy transition.
Rare Leopard and Giraffe Filmed by Doorbell Camera in South Africa
Doorbell camera footage reveals a rare leopard and an injured giraffe roaming just 20 metres from a South African couple's home near Kruger National Park.
Shellfish Population Recovers in Protected Scottish Loch
The flame shell beds in Loch Carron have fully recovered after being designated a Marine Protected Area in 2017, following damage from dredging. Researchers confirm the habitat's restoration and expansion.
Injured Florida Manatee and Calf Rescued for Rehabilitation
An injured mother manatee and her calf were rescued from Florida's Orange River using drone technology and taken to SeaWorld Orlando for care, amid rising manatee rescues due to cold stress and injuries.
Flame Shells Recover in Protected Scottish Loch
Researchers confirm the Loch Carron flame shell beds have fully restored after being declared a Marine Protected Area in 2017, following dredging damage discovered that year.
Drax Shares Soar as It Ends Canadian Wood Burning
Drax Group's shares surge to a 20-year high after strong 2025 earnings, while it plans to stop burning controversial Canadian wood pellets within a year amid environmental scrutiny.
UK's First Geothermal Plant Powers Up in Cornwall
Britain's inaugural geothermal power plant in Cornwall begins generating clean electricity for 10,000 homes, despite fears of minor earthquakes from drilling operations.
Council Workers Urged to Take Over Home Insulation Scheme
A new report advocates for transferring England's home insulation programme to local council control to boost efficiency and community trust.
Fly-Tipping Cases Jump 10% to New Record High in England
Official figures show fly-tipping incidents in England rose nearly 10% to 1.26 million last year, with household waste accounting for most cases and councils facing soaring clean-up costs.
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