Supersized illegal waste dumps to be cleared under new action plan

The Environment Agency (EA) has specifically earmarked three colossal sites for immediate clearance: a 25,000-tonne notorious dump in Bickershaw, near Wigan; a 20,000-tonne industrial site in Sheffield; and a 10,000-tonne…

Nasa’s Moon rocket Artemis rolls back to pad for possible April launch

This significant move follows an earlier setback in March when a problem with the rocket’s vital helium system necessitated the abandonment of a planned launch attempt and the complex return…

Why no prosecutions over Whittlesey dead fish, questions MP

The severity of the environmental disaster was not understated by regulatory bodies. The Environment Agency (EA) swiftly classified the event as a "category one" incident, the highest possible designation, indicating…

The Global Story – The new race to the Moon – BBC Sounds

Fifty years after humanity last set foot on the lunar surface with the concluding Apollo missions, the world is witnessing a dramatic resurgence of interest in Earth’s closest celestial neighbour,…

BBC Inside Science – Is quantum computing having its moment? – BBC Sounds

The recent episode of BBC Radio 4’s "Inside Science," aired on March 19, 2026, delves into groundbreaking developments and pressing global scientific challenges, from the cutting edge of quantum technology…

US states sue Trump over his move to scrap greenhouse gases ruling

The 2009 endangerment finding by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was not merely a regulatory pronouncement; it was a direct response to a landmark 2007 Supreme Court decision in Massachusetts…

Climate change: Updated plan aims to boost NI’s resilience

The approval of NICCAP3 marks a crucial step in Northern Ireland’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and societal safeguarding. Andrew Muir, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera)…

Launch of map to report Asian hornet sightings in Jersey

The Biosecurity team, a dedicated unit within the Infrastructure and Environment (I&E) Department, is behind the development of this innovative reporting form and interactive map. This platform allows residents not…

Welsh government strikes new deal to speed up wind, solar and tidal schemes

The ambitious goal is for Wales to generate 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2035, building on the progress already made, with renewable power meeting 54% of the…

Fly tippers face punishment of clearing up rubbish

Under the proposed new framework, local councils will gain the ability to issue conditional cautions to fly-tipping offenders. These cautions could mandate up to 20 hours of community service, where…