Air pollution linked to dementia risk – study
Older people exposed to air pollution are more at risk of dementia, particularly if they suffer from cardiovascular disease, a study suggests.
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Legal target needed to cut deforestation from UK food supply chain – report
A legal target should be introduced to end the destruction of forests in food supply chains by 2030 at the latest, a report for the Government has urged.
Start of British Summer Time marked with snow showers
The east of England has welcomed British Summer Time with flurries of snow after the UK enjoyed a period of warm weather.
Grounded cargo vessel assessed by salvage experts
Salvage experts are to assess a cargo vessel which ran aground on rocks in stormy weather.
Public urged not to visit nation’s woods and forests in coronavirus fight
People are being urged not to visit the nation’s woods and forests, as the lockdown to tackle the coronavirus pandemic takes hold.
Wildflowers moving north as climate changes, citizen survey shows
Wildflowers are moving northwards as temperatures rise, prompting calls to manage landscapes to make space for plants in the face of climate change.
Southern England could be in drought in 20 years without water use cuts – report
England is in danger of experiencing droughts within 20 years unless action is taken to combat climate change’s impact on water availability, the public spending watchdog has warned.
Air pollution falls as UK goes into coronavirus lockdown
Air pollution in UK cities is falling as the country goes into lockdown, mirroring what has happened in other parts of the world, experts said.
Covid-19 outbreak could delay Birmingham Clean Air Zone
The Covid-19 outbreak could delay plans to introduce a clean air zone in Birmingham.
First osprey of the season arrives at Scottish nesting site
The first osprey of the season has arrived at a Scottish nesting site.
Bin collection disruption likely due to coronavirus
Families across the UK could see disruption to their bin collections as the coronavirus pandemic continues to have an impact on everyday life.
Lego bricks could survive in ocean for 1,300 years, study finds
A Lego brick could survive in the ocean for as many as 1,300 years, according to a new study.
Seven in 10 ‘want more transparency among savings providers about investments’
Seven in 10 people think banks and other savings providers should do more to show where their money is being invested, a survey has found.
MSPs back animal welfare reform Bill
MSPs have voted to support the general principles of a Bill on animal welfare reform.
Campaigners criticise ‘weak’ consultation on wrasse fishing
Environmental campaigners have criticised a consultation that seeks to bring in new controls over the catching of fish used in the salmon farming industry.
Grants for new electric cars reduced by £500
Grants for new electric cars have been cut in Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget.
Charles: We must put ourselves on a war footing over climate change
The Prince of Wales has urged nations to work together to tackle the environmental threat to the planet – just as the world has mobilised to combat the coronavirus.
UK’s first ‘Tiny Forest’ to be planted to help climate and nature
The UK is to get its first “Tiny Forest” in a plot the size of a tennis court to deliver benefits to urban communities and wildlife.
Brian May welcomes ‘brave’ decision to phase out badger cull
Brian May has welcomed the Government’s “brave new policy decision” to phase out intensive badger culling aimed at tackling TB in livestock.
Variable deposit return scheme urged by campaigners
The Scottish Government has been urged by campaigners to choose a deposit return scheme based upon the Nordic variable model.
Greta Thunberg dismisses EU Commission climate law plans
The European Commission has unveiled plans for its first climate law, which will act as the basis of the European Union’s aim to make the 27-country bloc climate neutral by 2050.
Tropical forests losing their ability to absorb carbon emissions – study
The ability of the world’s tropical forests to absorb carbon from the atmosphere is decreasing – decades ahead of predictions, researchers have warned.
UK carbon emissions fall 28% in a decade, analysis shows
UK carbon dioxide emissions have fallen by 28% in the past decade, even as the economy has grown by a fifth, analysis suggests.
Block on onshore wind and solar farms removed, Government confirms
A block on onshore wind and solar farms is to be lifted to help tackle climate change, the Government has confirmed.
UK has one of its wettest and warmest winters on record
The UK has just experienced one of its wettest, and warmest, winters on record, new figures show.
Green groups welcome moves to end block on onshore wind
Environmental campaigners have welcomed reports that the Government is lifting its block on onshore wind, to help tackle climate change.
Warm winter ruins German ice wine production
A warm winter means that for the first time in years Germany’s vineyards will produce no ice wine, an expensive, golden nectar made from grapes that have been left to freeze on the vine.
Storm Jorge batters island of Ireland
Strong winds and heavy downpours are battering the island of Ireland as Storm Jorge passes.
UK experiences wettest February on record as Storm Jorge hits
The UK has weathered its wettest February on record after three successive storms brought heavy downpours and flooding.
Climate activists march to highlight rising sea levels
Climate activists have marched through Glasgow in a “Blue Wave” parade to raise awareness about the dangers of rising sea levels and storms.