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…

More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction

The latest allocation round, known as Contracts for Difference (CfD) Auction Round 6, has proven to be the most successful to date for onshore renewables. The government awarded contracts to…

Lincoln business urges balloon release ban

"Your balloon releases aren’t going to heaven," declares Naomi Spittles, a Lincoln-based balloon seller who has taken a firm stand against the environmental damage caused by releasing balloons into the…

Cambrian United football club could use hydropower for its ground

If the meticulously crafted plans receive the necessary approvals, the floodlights at Cambrian United’s ground, a vital component for evening training and matches, would be energized by harnessing the dynamic…

New research prompts rethink on chances of life on Uranus moons

Uranus, a gas giant shrouded in an atmosphere of hydrogen, helium, and methane, resides in the outer reaches of our solar system, making it one of the coldest planets. It…

Do UN climate talks have a point any more?

The image, captured a decade ago in Paris, now feels like a faded photograph from a bygone era. Dozens of world leaders, impeccably dressed in dark suits, stood shoulder to…

Why scientists are counting tiny Antarctic krill from Space

Scientists are embarking on a groundbreaking mission to monitor the health of the Southern Ocean’s most vital species: Antarctic krill. Utilising cutting-edge satellite technology, researchers aim to overcome the immense…

Flood-prone Ynysybwl homes to be bought and bulldozed by council

In a landmark decision reflecting the escalating challenges of climate change and flood risk in Wales, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has approved a radical plan to purchase and demolish 16…