Sewage pollution crackdown and lower bills in major water shake-up

The impetus for this decisive action stems from mounting public outrage over the performance of water companies, particularly concerning the discharge of untreated sewage into rivers and coastal waters. For…

The trailblazer who made history as Nasa’s first woman commander

Meeting Collins at London’s prestigious Science Museum, one is immediately struck by her unassuming demeanor. Softly spoken, warm, and profoundly down to earth, she belies the immense power and responsibility…

Would you really trust a robot to care for you in old age?

Rich Walker, the director of Shadow Robot, the innovative firm behind these creations, dismisses the notion of building a "Terminator." With his distinctive long hair, beard, and spectacles, Walker presents…

The huge sums energy firms get to not provide power

Consider the early hours of 3 June, specifically 1am. A strong, near-gale force wind was sweeping across Scotland, conditions that would naturally lead one to assume peak performance from the…

‘Forever chemical’ testing to be ramped up amid growing concerns.

The United Kingdom has launched a comprehensive national strategy to significantly increase testing for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals," across its environment. This ambitious plan…

Bats are seeking sanctuary in churches – but they’re making an unholy mess

Soon, the quiet stillness is broken by the frantic, silent ballet of bats. They emerge from hidden crevices, darting and swooping with breathtaking agility up and down the aisles, their…

More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction

The results of the auction have been met with widespread acclaim from environmental advocacy groups and clean energy proponents. They underscore solar power’s increasing cost-effectiveness and its crucial role in…

Ipbes report: Nature loss could spell extinction for businesses

Businesses across the globe face an existential threat unless they fundamentally shift their operations to protect and actively restore the natural world, a landmark report from leading international scientists unequivocally…

Do UN climate talks have a point any more?

The atmosphere surrounding the annual United Nations climate summits, known as Conferences of the Parties (COPs), has shifted dramatically over the past decade. Once grand displays of global unity and…

UK to join major wind farm project with eight European countries

A groundbreaking aspect of this collaboration is the innovative design of some new wind farms, which for the first time will be directly linked to multiple countries through advanced undersea…