Cadia Goldmine Faces NSW Pollution Class Action
Residents near Orange, NSW file environmental class action against Cadia goldmine alleging air, land, and water pollution from heavy metals and dust contamination.
Category : Environment
US Offshore Wind Project Resumes After Trump Halt
A significant US offshore wind energy project, previously halted under the Trump administration, has been approved to proceed, marking a key development in renewable energy policy.
London Snow Alert: Three Storms, 20 Inches Forecast
London faces a severe four-day blizzard from February 11, with three storms potentially dumping up to 20 inches of snow. Weather maps show widespread snowfall across the UK, targeting major cities.
Deep Freeze and Snowfall Hit Southern US
Unusually cold temperatures and significant snowfall have swept across the southern United States, causing widespread disruptions to travel, schools, and infrastructure.
Wildlife Comforts Readers After Loss
Readers respond to Amy-Jane Beer's Country Diary with personal stories of robins, nightingales, and foxes offering solace during times of grief and remembrance.
Council Buys Flood-Prone Homes for Demolition
Rhondda Cynon Taf council will purchase and demolish 16 riverside properties in Ynysybwl after repeated flooding made them uninhabitable, costing over £2.5m.
Trump's Offshore Wind War: Court Wins, Industry Crisis
Four major US offshore wind projects resume construction after federal judges reject Trump's stop-work orders, but the industry faces a severe downturn due to policy uncertainty.
Cyclone Fytia Floods 40,000 Homes in Madagascar
Tropical Cyclone Fytia has struck Madagascar, causing at least three deaths and threatening over 40,000 homes with flooding as heavy rains and winds batter the island nation.
Tyre Chemical Trial Threatens US Salmon Populations
A landmark US court case examines whether a tyre additive called 6PPD is killing endangered coho salmon in Pacific Northwest rivers, with global implications.
Bird Flu Outbreak in Thames Valley Swans
Volunteers and the public are racing to contain a suspected bird flu outbreak among swans in the Thames Valley, with over 320 cases recorded since October and concerns the spread is wider than official figures show.
Ukraine's Botanists Save Rare Plants as War Rages
In Ukraine's Sofiyivka Park, scientists battle power outages and occupation to preserve endangered species like Moehringia hypanica, with biodiversity sites lost to Russian forces.
London's Arctic Blast: Temperatures to Plummet to 1C
London faces a severe cold snap in mid-February, with temperatures dropping to 1C and sleet forecast. The BBC, Met Office, and WX Charts all predict wintry hazards.
1926: Industrial Pollution in Yorkshire Dales
A 1926 country diary entry laments how industrial pollution from northern towns reached remote Yorkshire landscapes, with smells from Lancaster oilcloth works detected at Ribblehead.
Storm Chandra Floods Bridport: Dorset Landscape Transformed
Storm Chandra brought torrential rain to Bridport, Dorset, causing the River Brit to burst its banks and flood paths, meadows, and allotments before retreating to reveal a transformed landscape.
Rain alerts in southwest England heighten flood risk
The Met Office has issued yellow rain warnings for parts of southwest England, with saturated ground from Storm Chandra increasing the risk of property flooding and road disruptions.
US Bomb Cyclone: Record Cold, Snow, and Iguana Fallout
A powerful bomb cyclone has brought freezing temperatures and heavy snow to millions across the eastern United States, resulting in two fatalities in North Carolina and causing iguanas to fall from trees in Florida.
Biodiversity Collapse Risks Need Urgent Action
The Guardian editorial warns that biodiversity collapse poses severe risks, urging immediate heed to warnings before it's too late for ecosystems and humanity.
Mexico Acts on Pollution After Guardian Investigation
Following Guardian investigations revealing toxic contamination in Monterrey, Mexico announces fines, a new air-monitoring system, and stricter standards to combat industrial pollution.
LA Wildfires: Families Barred from Returning to Burned Homes
Families in Los Angeles face uncertainty as wildfires have destroyed homes, with authorities preventing return due to safety risks and ongoing investigations.
Cannibal Jellyfish Invade Venice, Disrupt Fishing
Venice faces an ecological crisis as invasive warty comb jellyfish, known for eating their young, colonise its lagoons, harming native fish and the fishing industry.
UK Ice Warnings After Weeks of Heavy Rain
Yellow weather warnings for ice have been issued for South West England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with icy patches expected on untreated surfaces and risk of injuries from slips.
Storm Chandra's Impact on UK Wildlife Assessed
A new report details how Storm Chandra's severe flooding has harmed UK wildlife, including birds, butterflies, dormice, and beavers, with long-term ecological consequences.
UN Tax Talks Target Fossil Fuel Firms and Ultra-Rich
UN negotiations in New York aim to make fossil fuel companies pay for climate damage and impose a global wealth tax on the ultra-rich, as developing nations push for stronger action.
London's Dark Village: No Streetlights in Theydon Bois
Discover Theydon Bois, the unique Epping Forest village where residents have banned streetlights, relying on Tube station and shop illumination for a dark-sky haven.
Thames to Heat London Landmarks via New Network
A £72.7 million project will use the River Thames to provide low-carbon heating for iconic London buildings like the National Theatre and King's College London.
Yellow Weather Warning for Flooded South West England
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain in the South West of England from Monday, following weeks of severe flooding and storm damage.
Free Stay on UK Island for Puffin Counters
Skomer Island in Wales is recruiting volunteers to count puffins in exchange for free accommodation and expenses. The seabird monitoring role includes training and runs from May to June 2026.
RSPCA Investigates Cat Hanging in Tottenham
A cat was found dead, hung with a dog lead on a garden fence in North London. The RSPCA is investigating and appealing for witnesses in Tottenham.
Global EV Revolution Accelerates with Chinese Brands
Electric vehicle adoption surges globally, with Chinese manufacturers like BYD leading the charge in both developed and developing nations, challenging traditional automotive markets.
UK Flood Risk Accelerates as Winter Rains Arrive 20 Years Early
Storm Chandra's devastating impact on southwest England reveals climate crisis realities with winter rainfall patterns now 20 years ahead of predictions, forcing communities to confront potential abandonment of flood-prone homes.
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