Bin man's essential Christmas recycling tips
A council bin worker shares crucial advice on recycling Christmas waste correctly. Learn the 'scrunch test' for wrapping paper and how to check your local rules.
A council bin worker shares crucial advice on recycling Christmas waste correctly. Learn the 'scrunch test' for wrapping paper and how to check your local rules.
Panama's innovative fightback in the Darién Gap, using low-cost tech and co-investment, has dramatically cut illegal logging. This global model offers hope for forests worldwide.
A deadly atmospheric river storm has claimed a third life in Southern California, causing severe flooding, mudslides, and widespread disruption. Governor Newsom declares a state of emergency.
An Oxford professor predicts octopuses could evolve to build underwater cities and hunt deer if humans go extinct. Explore the science behind this startling evolutionary speculation.
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RecommendedDiscover why Victoria Park in East London is the ideal spot for a post-Christmas stroll. Explore its NYC Central Park feel, historic pagoda, and festive cafes for a perfect Boxing Day outing.
Forget turkey-scented candles. This Christmas, learn from nature's experts. Discover how penguins, dolphins, and scorpionflies master the art of thoughtful, sustainable presents.
St Paul's West Hackney leads London's green revolution with 104 solar panels and 4 heat pumps, cutting energy costs by £10k a year. Discover how this community project is a blueprint for the UK.
The Royal Horticultural Society urges UK gardeners to plant native 'tredges' to help increase woodland cover from 10% to 16.5% by 2050. A showcase garden will debut at Chelsea Flower Show.
Escape the festive bustle with a serene Boxing Day walk in Waterlow Park, Highgate. Discover its 26-acre historic gardens, wildlife, and stunning views across London. Plan your visit today.
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RecommendedA powerful atmospheric river storm has triggered severe flooding across California, forcing mass evacuations and a state of emergency. Get the latest on this extreme weather event.
Southern California faces its wettest Christmas in years with up to 8 inches of rain, prompting evacuation warnings and a state of emergency. Stay informed on the latest storm impacts.
A two-year-old girl died after a piranha attack in the Amazon. The tragic incident occurred after she fell through a hole in her family's floating home. Read the full story.
North Carolina's Christmas tree industry, the nation's second-largest, shows resilience and strong sales as farmers rebuild from Hurricane Helene's devastating impact in 2024.
Republican lawmakers are pushing to exempt major polluters from paying for 'forever chemical' cleanups, a move environmental groups warn could cripple US pollution efforts. Read the full analysis.
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RecommendedThe Met Office forecasts a dry but cold Christmas Day, with a yellow cold health alert warning of increased risks for vulnerable people. Get the latest travel and weather details.
Discover eight stunning London parks and green spaces for the perfect Boxing Day stroll. From Richmond Park's deer to Thames Path views, find your ideal post-Christmas walk.
Elon Musk envisions Martian holidays, but scientists warn of toxic dust, fragile bones, and a 10-month journey. Discover if a self-sustaining Mars colony is science or fiction.
Merton Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find out when to put your bins out in Wimbledon, Morden and Mitcham.
Extreme weather and fragile supply chains are pushing up the cost of festive staples like cranberries and wheat, raising fears over future UK food security and stability. Discover the climate link to your Christmas shop.
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RecommendedUK scientists are releasing biological agents like South American weevils to combat invasive plants such as floating pennywort and Japanese knotweed, aiming to protect native wildlife.
Facing collapsing fish stocks, Madagascar's semi-nomadic Vezo people are cultivating seaweed as a vital new income. Discover how climate change and industrial trawling are reshaping an ancient maritime culture.
A Country Diary entry from Teesdale reveals the deep, clinging mud of a winter walk, a testament to the season's raw, elemental beauty in the UK countryside. Discover the sights and sounds.
Your complete guide to revised rubbish and recycling collection dates across all London boroughs this Christmas and New Year. Find out when to put your bins out.
The Met Office forecasts a dry, sunny but cold Christmas for most of the UK, with temperatures near freezing. Discover if snow is expected in your area.
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RecommendedAustralians face a turbulent Christmas Day with extreme heat in the west, severe storms in the east, and a cyclone threat in the north. Plan your festive day with the latest official forecasts.
A couple left homeless after a sinkhole drained the Llangollen Canal in Shropshire have been overwhelmed with offers of help from the boating community, saving their Christmas. Read how kindness triumphed over disaster.
Two rare Big Cypress fox squirrels, a threatened species, have been successfully released back into the wild in Florida after bonding during rehabilitation. Discover their heartwarming story of recovery.
Climate activist Bill McKibben argues cheap solar and wind power offer a crucial tool to mitigate global heating, highlighting China's leadership and the US's missed opportunity.
Discover the truth about using spent coffee grounds in your garden and on houseplants. Learn the sustainable method to add nutrients and avoid harming your plants' roots.
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RecommendedHillingdon Council announces revised rubbish and recycling collection dates over the festive period, with normal service resuming on January 5. Find your new collection day here.