Endangered Dormice Found on Farm After Habitat Improvements
The presence of hazel dormice, a vulnerable species, at Babers Farm indicates a healthy and well-connected landscape, according to conservationists.
Climate & Environment News
Nepal's Prime Minister Warns World Leaders of Climate Change After Deadly Floods
Balendra Shah told the UN General Assembly that the recent disaster in Nepal, which killed at least 1,400 people, is a 'warning to the world' about the escalating climate crisis.
Pacific Hurricane Season Surges Amidst Strong El Niño Conditions
Warmer ocean temperatures fuel an unusually active season with powerful storms, while the Atlantic remains quiet.
Apple Day Event Canceled for First Time in 24 Years Due to Poor Harvest
Unfavorable weather conditions have led to a significantly reduced apple yield, forcing the cancellation of a long-standing community event.
UK Autumn Colors May Be Muted by Heatwave and Super El Niño, Experts Warn
Unusually warm summer temperatures have caused trees to shed leaves early, potentially impacting the vibrancy of fall foliage, while a strengthening El Niño suggests wetter weather ahead.
El Niño Supercharges Australia's Summer Heat, Potentially Leading to Hundreds of Deaths
Scientists warn of a 'postcard from the future' as a powerful El Niño event is expected to drive temperatures significantly above average, increasing heat-related mortality.
Hurricane Polo Downgraded but Remains Powerful as El Niño Fuels Storm
The slow-moving storm off Mexico's coast is being intensified by exceptionally warm ocean waters linked to the El Niño climate phenomenon.
UK Farmers Face Millions in Losses Amid Record Aphid Outbreak
Warm, dry weather conditions have created an ideal environment for aphids, devastating millions of lettuce heads and impacting the UK's supply chain.
Super El Niño Could Cause Over 450,000 Heat-Related Deaths, Scientists Warn
The current El Niño event, potentially the hottest on record, may lead to a significant increase in mortality globally, particularly in the Global South, according to a new study.