Lyrid Meteor Shower 2026: Peak Times & UK Viewing Guide
The Lyrid meteor shower, the world's oldest recorded, peaks on April 22, 2026. Learn when and how to see it in the UK, with tips from the Royal Greenwich Observatory.
Category : Environment
UK May Ban Over-the-Counter Pet Flea Treatments
The UK government is considering restricting sales of pesticide-based flea treatments to vets and pharmacists only, due to environmental concerns about waterway contamination and harm to wildlife.
Atlantic Current Collapse Risk Soars, Scientists Warn
New research reveals the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation is far more likely to collapse than previously estimated, posing catastrophic risks to Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
Gray Whale Deaths Surge in San Francisco Bay from Ship Strikes
A new study reveals gray whales are dying at alarming rates in San Francisco Bay, with over 40% of deaths linked to vessel collisions, prompting calls for urgent conservation measures.
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South Korea Boosts Solar Power After Iran Crisis
South Korea is rapidly expanding its solar energy program, with increased funding and political urgency driven by the Middle East crisis, aiming to transform villages and reduce fossil fuel dependency.
Dead Portuguese Man-of-War Still Poses Serious Danger
A recent discovery on a UK beach highlights that even deceased Portuguese man-of-war jellyfish can deliver painful stings, urging public caution and awareness.
Chiffchaffs Arrive Early in Britain Due to Climate Change
Chiffchaffs are appearing earlier than usual in Britain this spring, with many now wintering locally due to mild conditions caused by climate change, according to bird reporting systems.
Weeks Without Power in Marianas After Super Typhoon
Super Typhoon Sinlaku devastates Northern Marianas, leaving Saipan hospital flooded, roads blocked, and residents bracing for prolonged power and water outages.
UK Ammonia Pollution Hotspots from Factory Farms
New research reveals ammonia pollution hotspots in Lincolnshire, Herefordshire and Norfolk correlate with intensive pig and poultry farms. The emissions pose serious health and environmental risks.
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Mount Tambora's 1815 Eruption: The 'Year Without Summer'
In 1815, Mount Tambora's eruption caused global climate chaos, leading to three years of crop failures, famine, and millions of deaths worldwide.
Exmoor Big Cat Sighting: 1982 Puma Encounter
Two biologists recount a 1982 sighting of a large, tan-colored cat on Exmoor, convinced it was a puma or mountain lion, adding to decades of big cat reports in the UK.
Severe Storms Hit Plains and Midwest with Tornado Warnings
Thousands face power outages and school closures as severe storms bring tornado threats, hail, and flooding to the Plains and Midwest, with injuries and structural damage reported.
NAACP Sues Elon Musk's xAI Over Memphis Pollution
A lawsuit alleges Elon Musk's xAI is violating the Clean Air Act by emitting toxic pollutants from its datacenter in Memphis, disproportionately affecting Black communities.
Chiang Mai Smog Crisis Hits Tourism and Health During Songkran
Severe air pollution from wildfires shrouds Doi Suthep temple, disrupting Thailand's New Year celebrations and causing health emergencies, while tourism suffers from war-related price spikes.
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Tuvalu Hosts Climate Summit Pre-COP31, Backs Australia's Bowen
Tuvalu, a Pacific nation on the climate crisis frontline, will host a world leaders' meeting before COP31. Turkey's climate minister expresses 'complete faith' in Australia's Chris Bowen to lead negotiations.
Climate Change Transforms Garden Lawns: Moss Replaces Grass
A Somerset gardener observes how mild, wet winters are reshaping lawns, with moss and wildflowers replacing traditional grass, highlighting broader climate impacts on gardens.
Cherry Blossom Record Continues After Scientist's Passing
A 1,200-year cherry blossom climate record, started by Prof Yasuyuki Aono, will continue thanks to a new researcher in Japan, preserving vital data on shifting bloom dates due to climate change.
Cactus Lures Bats with Acoustic Hat for Pollination
In eastern Brazil, the Coleocephalocereus goebelianus cactus has evolved a unique fuzzy cephalium that focuses bat ultrasound, enhancing pollination through echolocation.
Queensland E-Bike Laws Threaten Delivery Services
Food delivery giants Uber Eats and DoorDash warn that Queensland's proposed e-bike regulations could cripple their operations and impact thousands of workers.
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Longer Summers: A Sinister Climate Crisis Signal
Extended summer seasons are not merely opportunities for leisure but alarming indicators of a deepening climate crisis, with extreme weather and research piling up like a mountain of evidence.
Butterfly Diversity Crisis: 70% Decline for Rare UK Species
A 50-year study shows over half of Britain's butterfly species are declining, with habitat specialists like the pearl-bordered fritillary down 70%. Conservation efforts show mixed results amid climate change.
Sperm Whale Communication Parallels Human Language, Study Finds
New research shows sperm whale vocalizations contain complex structures remarkably similar to human speech patterns, with vowel-like sounds and an 'alphabet' of clicks.
April Heatwave Threatens to Shatter Records in Eastern US
An unusual and prolonged heatwave is poised to shatter high-temperature records across the eastern United States, with cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Washington DC facing scorching conditions rarely seen in April.
Chinese Man Jailed for Smuggling Thousands of Ants from Kenya
A Chinese national has been sentenced to one year in prison and fined $7,700 for attempting to smuggle more than 2,200 ants from Kenya to China, highlighting a growing illegal wildlife trade.
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Texas Camp Unreported Flood Deaths Amid Reopening Plans
Camp Mystic's medical officer testified she failed to report 27 flood deaths to Texas health regulators, raising questions as the camp seeks to reopen this summer after the 2025 disaster.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku Hits Northern Mariana Islands
Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone this year, has caused widespread damage in the Northern Mariana Islands, with power outages, impassable roads, and over 1,000 people in shelters. No deaths have been reported so far.
Amazon's Nine Australian Renewable Deals for Data Centers
Amazon has signed power purchase agreements for nine renewable projects in NSW and Victoria, boosting its clean energy sourcing to nearly 1GW to power data centers and support its 2040 net-zero goal.
UK's 20 'No-Go' Beaches for Swimming Revealed
New research identifies 20 UK beaches with 'poor' water quality due to sewage pollution, warning swimmers to avoid them this summer season.
Super El Niño Could Hit UK with Extreme Weather in 2026
A rare super El Niño event is predicted for 2026, potentially bringing heatwaves, heavy rain, and storms to the UK, as global temperatures rise due to this natural phenomenon.
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Greenwich Park Gets 130 Japanese Cherry Blossom Trees
Greenwich Park in south London has planted 130 Japanese cherry blossom trees, creating a new 'valley of blossom' that will enhance springtime beauty and symbolize UK-Japan friendship.
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