The huge sums energy firms get to not provide power
The root of this problem lies in the historical design of the UK’s national grid. Conceived decades ago to transmit power from large, centralized coal and gas-fired plants located near…
Bats are seeking sanctuary in churches – but they’re making an unholy mess
As dusk settles over the serene gravestones of Guestwick Church in Norfolk, a dedicated team of bat ecologists and conservationists begins their shift. This isn’t a job for daylight hours;…
‘Forever chemical’ testing to be ramped up amid growing concerns.
PFAS are a vast group of synthetic chemicals, numbering in the thousands, which have become indispensable in modern manufacturing due to their unique oil-repellent, water-resistant, and stain-proof properties. From the…
Ipbes report: Nature loss could spell extinction for businesses
The IPBES report underscores that the prosperity and even survival of businesses are inextricably linked to the health of ecosystems. Co-author Matt Jones, from the UN World Conservation Monitoring Centre…
More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction.
The United Kingdom is poised for a significant expansion of its clean energy infrastructure, with a record number of solar projects set to be developed across England, Scotland, and Wales…
Ancient bone found in Spain could be from Hannibal’s war elephants
For centuries, the tale of Hannibal’s march from Carthage, across the Iberian Peninsula and the Alps, into the heart of Roman Italy has captivated historians and the public alike. Depictions…
Do UN climate talks have a point any more?
A decade ago, the world watched as leaders from across the globe gathered in Paris for COP21, a summit that culminated in the landmark Paris Agreement. A photograph from that…
Why scientists are counting tiny Antarctic krill from Space
Scientists are embarking on an innovative research endeavor to monitor the vast populations of tiny Antarctic krill, a marine crustacean barely a couple of inches long, from the distant vantage…
Flood-prone Ynysybwl homes to be bought and bulldozed by council
The street, nestled in the heart of the Rhondda Cynon Taf valley, has been identified as having a "unique risk of significant flooding," a vulnerability tragically underscored by devastating events…
Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain.
After US President Donald Trump oversaw significant political pressure against his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolás Maduro last month, he publicly vowed to tap into the country’s immense oil reserves – the…
















