UK households to get £15bn for solar and green tech to lower energy bills
The comprehensive plan, initially mooted in 2024 as a response to the "national emergency" of soaring energy bills, has finally seen its detailed publication after two years of development. Its…
Sunken Thames barges create new Essex island for birds
These robust lighters, historically tasked with ferrying essential commodities like coal, building materials, and food supplies from the Port of London, have now been given an extraordinary second life. After…
UK rain: Are wetter winters and frequent flooding here to stay?
The United Kingdom is currently grappling with a severe and persistent deluge, as areas from the picturesque landscapes of Cornwall to the rugged coastlines of County Down have endured their…
Plaid promises Welsh communities share of renewable energy profits.
Renewable energy projects in Wales will be mandated to offer local communities a significant share of their profits if Plaid Cymru forms the next Welsh government, the party has announced.…
Scotland’s plan to install heat pumps ‘too slow’ – climate advisers
Ministers had outlined a plan that would see a significant ramp-up in the rollout of these low-carbon heating alternatives – a critical component in replacing traditional gas and oil-fired boilers…
Emperor Penguins must change their feathers – it may now be killing them.
An annual biological imperative for Emperor penguins – the complete shedding and regrowing of their feathers – is tragically turning into a perilous ordeal, as Antarctica undergoes a dramatic transformation…
Food waste collection deadline missed by one in four councils
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has been unequivocal in its stance, stating that "every household in England" should receive weekly food waste collections under the new…
The huge sums energy firms get to not provide power
Consider the early hours of 3 June. At 1 am, powerful winds were battering the Scottish coast, creating ideal conditions for the Moray East and West offshore wind farms. These…
Bats are seeking sanctuary in churches – but they’re making an unholy mess
Soon, the quiet is broken by a flurry of activity. The first bats begin to emerge from their hidden roosts, their forms barely visible against the dark backdrop, darting and…
Forever chemical’ testing to be ramped up amid growing concerns.
The United Kingdom has unveiled a comprehensive national plan aimed at significantly increasing the testing for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals," across its environment. This…
















