New £2.7 million technology beneath the waves is listening to mammals to create a live map of their behaviour. Launched...
England needs seven months of above-average rainfall to escape drought
New Environment Agency modelling shows the country needs around 120% of typical rainfall between September and March for every region...
Flood risk to be reduced in Scotland by bog restoration project
Dumfries & Galloway is receiving support for a peatland restoration project, designed to reduce flood risk and improve the natural...
Hackney Wick theatre rebuilt with 100% recycled waste bricks
The Yard Theatre, Hackney Wick, has been rebuilt using nearly 100% recycled construction waste bricks. The new venue involves low...
Nappies, cabinets and other unsafe items burned in wood stoves
New data reveals that wood is not the only thing being burnt in wood-burning stoves – with items including nappies,...
August was the hottest month ever recorded, amongst other records
August this year has won some undesirable awards – joint hottest month ever recorded globally, the hottest August ever recorded,...
Plastic pollution has reached every part of the ocean – global leaders call meeting
More than 300 experts will gather in Iceland for 3 days in October to discuss marine plastic pollution, following findings...
Council revamps flood defences in bid to tackle climate change
A new flood alleviation scheme in Barnet is set to tackle climate change and reduce the threat to homes and...
Heatmaps have exposed the areas most affected by waste crime
The Environment Agency has revealed illegal waste hot spots across England. A series of heat maps has shown the areas...
Getting minted – recycling phones yields precious rewards
Old desk phones from the Bank of England have provided a new source of precious metal like gold through specialist...