Blackpool Sea Defence Decision Delayed Amid RNLI Safety Concerns
Councillors postponed a vote on controversial groynes after the RNLI raised safety objections and funding rules changed.
Climate & Environment News
Lead Ammunition Ban Hailed by Conservationist Who Tracked Swan Migration
Sacha Dench, known as the 'Human Swan', welcomes new laws restricting lead ammunition sales, citing significant risks to wildlife.
Southwest Faces 'Catastrophic' Flooding as Powerful Storms Trigger Evacuations
Mandatory evacuations are in effect across Arizona and Colorado as heavy rainfall causes rivers to surge to historic levels and flash floods inundate communities.
California Hit by Early Winter Storms, Causing Snow and Road Closures
Winter weather arrived in California over Halloween weekend, bringing snow to the Sierra Nevada mountains and rain to coastal areas, leading to highway restrictions.
Flash Floods Force Evacuations Across Arizona and Colorado
Heavy rains prompt mandatory evacuations in normally arid regions as rivers threaten historic flood levels.
Paper Straws May Pose Greater Environmental, Health Risks Than Plastic, Study Suggests
A South Korean assessment indicates paper straws could carry a higher pollution-related health burden than conventional plastic.
Rewilding Project Aims to Restore 435 Hectares of Damaged Peatland in Cumbria
Cumbria Wildlife Trust has commenced work to repair and rewet a significant area of peatland in Skiddaw Forest, a vital carbon store and habitat.
Mature Scots Pines Threatened by Highland Wildfire
Forestry experts express concern over potential loss of ancient trees and their vital seed sources following a major blaze in the Cairngorms.
UK Braces for Extended Dry Spell as High Pressure Dominates
Met Office issues fog warning for Friday morning while long-term forecast indicates a prolonged period of dry weather, raising drought concerns.