Alcoa faces a $55 million penalty for 15 years of unlawful land clearing in Western Australia but receives an exemption to continue operations, linked to a US-Australia critical minerals deal.
Campaigners in Tunbridge Wells are urgently raising funds to purchase the town's privately owned commons, fearing developers could transform the land into luxury flats, threatening its ecological and community value.
Punch, a six-month-old macaque abandoned by his mother, faces bullying from older monkeys at Ichikawa City Zoo despite his viral fame with a stuffed toy.
Discover Painshill in Cobham, Surrey, an 18th-century landscape garden with a stunning crystal grotto, perfect for a day trip from London. Explore walking routes, bluebell blooms, and family-friendly attractions.
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C M Taylor's coming-of-age revenge novel, inspired by UK sewage pollution, will donate 50% of profits to Surfers Against Sewage charity. Limited edition of 215 copies mirrors Thames river miles.
An Austrian mountaineer receives a suspended sentence for gross negligent manslaughter after his girlfriend died of hypothermia on Grossglockner, raising legal questions about alpine liability.
Once dismissed as frumpy, the common primrose emerges as a harbinger of spring, celebrated by Monty Don and Shakespeare alike, offering hope in gloomy months.
Experts debate geoengineering as a potential solution to climate change, highlighting risks like unintended consequences and ethical dilemmas, while some argue it could complement emissions cuts.
Ecuador's booming rose export industry, the world's third-largest, relies on heavy pesticide use that causes serious health issues for workers, including pneumonitis and skin conditions, while threatening Indigenous communities.
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A man in Catania, Sicily, trained his dog to illegally dump rubbish bags to avoid CCTV cameras installed to combat fly-tipping. Municipal police identified and fined him, calling the act 'cunning and doubly wrong'.
A dog was filmed on CCTV in Sicily, Italy, carrying rubbish bags and depositing them on a street, raising questions about animal behavior and waste management.
Stunning wildlife photography showcases a camouflaged fish, frogs in playful poses, and a rare white crow, highlighting nature's diversity and beauty in recent captures.
BBC Weather predicts a rain-free sunny day in London next Tuesday with sunny intervals and three hours of sunshine, offering relief from persistent wet weather across the capital.
Australia faces severe heatwaves and bushfires, highlighting the urgent climate crisis linked to fossil fuel dependence and calling for immediate action.
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Kraków's ban on burning solid fuels and subsidies for cleaner heating have dramatically improved air quality, preventing thousands of premature deaths and reducing childhood respiratory illnesses.
A new study reveals residential wood burning contributes to 21% of US winter particle pollution, causing 8,600 premature deaths yearly, with urban areas heavily impacted.
A naturalist's encounter with a fox displaying a peculiar facial expression sparks debate on animal communication and behavior in the wild.
A new drone surveillance unit has been established in England to investigate and prosecute organized crime gangs involved in illegal waste dumping, aiming to reduce environmental harm.
New South Wales introduces a minimum age limit for e-bike riders as part of comprehensive safety reforms, aiming to reduce accidents and enhance road safety across the state.
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The Environment Agency is deploying 33 drone squads with laser mapping technology to tackle illegal waste sites, as critics argue enforcement remains underfunded despite growing criminal activity costing billions annually.
In Wales, organized campaigners oppose new onshore wind projects, fearing ecological damage and cultural loss, while the government pushes for clean energy targets. Polls show majority support, but local resistance grows ahead of elections.
Channel 4's documentary 'Cecil: The Lion and the Dentist' examines the 2015 killing of Zimbabwe's famous lion by an American dentist, but fails to fully explore the complex issues surrounding trophy hunting and conservation.
New legislation in England will allow landowners and tenants to shoot deer more easily to curb overpopulation, protecting crops and woodlands from damage.
Guardian Australia's Graham Readfearn steps into a University of Sydney climate chamber simulating extreme heat and humidity to experience the effects of future heatwaves firsthand.
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A moth species with striking blue and orange wings, nicknamed the Avatar moth, has been named New Zealand's Bug of the Year for 2026, highlighting its unique appearance and ecological role.
Journalist Graham Readfearn enters a thermal chamber to experience heatwaves predicted for 2°C warming. Scientists reveal how extreme heat overwhelms the body and why every heat-related death is preventable.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni are forming a powerful alliance to weaken EU environmental regulations, risking Europe's climate leadership and economic future.
New data from Butternut Box unveils London's most popular dog names for 2026, with Luna taking the crown. Discover the full top 10 and quirky rare names.
Hounslow Council partners with Citizen Zoo to protect the critically rare Tower Mustard plant, found at only two London sites, through community-led conservation efforts.
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A groundbreaking research paper published in a leading scientific journal challenges long-held assumptions about avian cognitive abilities, revealing complex problem-solving skills in birds.
