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.
Category : Environment
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.
Millennial Life Lessons from Ignoring Storm Warnings
Becky Barnicoat reflects on the personal and societal consequences of dismissing storm warnings, offering insights into millennial resilience and environmental awareness.
Purple Catkins Light the Way to Spring in Sussex
Alder trees in Hurstpierpoint display their remarkable purple catkins, among the first signs of spring as winter recedes in the British countryside.
Australia's South-East Endures Eighth Day of Record Heat
Australia's south-east faces an eighth day of extreme heat with temperatures hitting 50°C, while bushfires flare in Victoria ahead of a weekend cool change bringing relief.
Wildlife Encounters Bring Solace in Times of Grief
Readers share moving stories of intimate encounters with urban foxes and robins following bereavement, finding comfort in nature's unexpected visitations.
Florida Freeze Threatens as Tennessee Power Crisis Continues
Arctic air sweeps across the southeastern US, bringing rare snowfall to Florida and extending misery for 230,000 households without power in Tennessee and Mississippi.
Met Office Launches New Two-Week Weather Forecast
The Met Office introduces an extended 14-day forecast using probability-based models to improve accuracy and aid public decision-making in the UK.
London Snow Warning: BBC and Met Office Forecast February Risk
The Met Office warns snow cannot be ruled out for London in February, with BBC Weather predicting sleet and light snow around February 12. Experts explain why forecasting snow in the capital is particularly challenging.
Australia's Record-Breaking Heatwave: Five Key Impacts
South-eastern Australia endures one of its most severe heatwaves on record, with soaring temperatures, unprecedented alpine heat, and dangerous overnight conditions affecting health and events.
Australia's Grid: Solar Overtakes Coal in Daytime Power
Australia's electricity grid has reached a historic milestone, with renewable energy now matching coal's contribution. Solar power dominated daytime demand during a recent heatwave, challenging long-held assumptions about grid stability.
Citizen Scientists Fight Plastic Pollution in Australia
Across Australia, citizen scientists are taking action against plastic pollution in beaches, rivers, and dive sites, using community labs and clean-ups to address regulatory gaps.
Noosa Houseboat Owners Protest 28-Day Anchoring Rule
Houseboat residents in Noosa River, priced out of the housing market, face eviction due to a new 28-day anchoring limit, sparking debates over class and river access.
Trump EPA's 70 Actions Undo Environmental Rules
Analysis reveals Trump's EPA has initiated nearly 70 actions to roll back environmental protections, threatening air quality, water safety, and climate regulations.
Why Winter Cold is Vital for Garden Crops
Discover why a sustained cold period is crucial for plants like apples, garlic, and kale to thrive, enhancing growth and flavour through vernalisation.
UK's First Rapid-Charging Battery Train Starts London Service
The UK's inaugural rapid-charging battery train begins passenger services on London's Greenford branch line, marking a major step toward rail decarbonisation.
Winter Storms and Heatwaves Hit US, Canada, Australia
Severe winter weather causes deaths and power outages across eastern North America, while Australia faces record-breaking heatwaves and extreme fire dangers.
Two Arrested Over Kidlington Fly-Tipping
Two men have been arrested in connection with a massive illegal waste dump in Oxfordshire, where rubbish formed a mountain 60m long, 15m wide and 10m high.
Wildlife Week: Owl, Blackbird & Fukushima Boar
This week's global wildlife photography showcase features a rescued spectacled owl in Costa Rica, a fearless blackbird challenging an eagle in Arizona, and wild boar thriving in Fukushima's exclusion zone.
Ealing Among England's Most Heat-Vulnerable Boroughs
Ealing Council is preparing a Climate Adaptation and Resilience Strategy after research identified 79 high-risk neighbourhoods vulnerable to rising temperatures from climate change.
Rare Butterfly Bounces Back in Wales with Hedge Care
Record numbers of brown hairstreak butterfly eggs found in south-west Wales after landowners reduced mechanical flailing of hedgerows, reversing a decade of decline.
Winter's Exploding Trees: Nature's Antifreeze and Frost Cracks
Discover how trees use cellular sugar concentration as natural antifreeze to survive freezing temperatures, and learn about the dramatic phenomenon of frost cracks that can split trunks with explosive sounds during sudden cold snaps.
Urban Dawn Chorus: Nature's January Stirrings
A Staffordshire resident discovers how tuning into bird calls reveals the subtle awakening of wildlife in an urban housing estate, despite winter's quiet persistence.
Bear Moves Into California Home: Homeowner's Ordeal
Ken Johnson recounts his terrifying experience when a 550lb black bear moved into his basement in California, describing the fear, failed eviction attempts, and eventual removal.
First Rapid-Charge Battery Train Starts in London
Great Western Railway launches the UK's first rapid-charging battery train on the West Ealing to Greenford line, recharging in just 3.5 minutes between trips.
Mozambique Floods: Aid Workers Scramble to Reach Victims
Sky News reports from Gaza province where devastating floods have affected hundreds of thousands, with aid workers struggling to deliver food and medicine to cut-off communities.
Mozambique Floods Bring Hunger and Disease to Gaza
Severe flooding in Mozambique's Gaza province has left thousands without food, clean water, or shelter, with rising disease outbreaks compounding the humanitarian disaster.
Endangered Alpine Skinks Breed, Births Expected
Critically endangered Guthega skinks have successfully bred in a captive program, with births expected soon in Victoria's Alpine National Park, boosting conservation hopes.
Bushfires, AI Divide, and Trump's Cash Surge
Analysis reveals increasing bushfire threats, a stark AI enthusiasm gap between executives and workers, and Trump's extraordinary post-presidency earnings surge.
Victoria Bushfires Threaten Endangered Species Amid Wildlife Crisis
Bushfires in Victoria have devastated crucial habitats, pushing endangered species like the eastern bristlebird to the brink, with fears of plant extinctions and catastrophic wildlife losses.
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