Volunteers Find 'Off the Scale' Haul of Nitrous Oxide Canisters
A litter-picking group collected 82 canisters in a single day, highlighting concerns over drug misuse and environmental impact.
Climate & Environment News
Nature Reserve Becomes Stronghold for Threatened Glow Worms
Conservation efforts are helping to bolster the glow worm population at Benfield Hill Nature Reserve, a vital site for the insects.
Scientists Continue 170-Year Grass Experiment Amid Climate Change Concerns
Rothamsted Research's Park Grass Experiment, initiated by Victorians, is now focusing on how changing weather patterns and increased carbon dioxide levels impact grass yields.
Wildfires Rage in Spain and France Amidst Heatwave
Tens of thousands evacuated in Spain as blazes threaten French city of Bordeaux and a heatwave grips Europe.
Wildfires Rage Across Western Europe, Prompting Mass Evacuations
Tens of thousands evacuated in France and Spain as heat waves fuel dangerous blazes.
UK Residents Encouraged to Participate in Nationwide Butterfly Count
The Big Butterfly Count aims to track butterfly populations, with 80% of UK species having declined over the past 50 years.
Northern Ireland Lakes Closed Due to Toxic Algae Blooms
Hundreds of blooms are impacting local businesses and recreational activities across the region.
UK Faces Another Heatwave After Brief Cooler Interlude
Temperatures are expected to rise again next week, potentially reaching 32C in some areas, after a cooler weekend.
UK Poised for Fourth Heatwave as Temperatures Approach 35C
Forecasters warn of a return to hot, dry weather across much of England and eastern Wales, with some areas already under water restrictions.