River Wye granted rights in UK first that could help in fight against pollution Charter to be adopted along river’s entire catchment from Cambrian mountains to Chepstow and Bristol Channel The Guardian - UK · May 24
Treasury rejected ministers’ plan to cut VAT on public EV charging to 5% Department for Transport is understood to back reducing levy, which critics have called a ‘pavement tax’ The Guardian - UK · May 24
Heat to rise to possible record-breaking highs over rest of bank holiday weekend The UK saw the hottest day of the year so far on Saturday. Evening Standard · May 23
Endangered sawfish at risk from plan to double water extraction from WA’s Fitzroy River, advocates say The Martuwarra Fitzroy catchment is home to four of the world’s five sawfish species, which rely on large groundwater-fed pools to survive the dry season The Guardian - AU · May 23
‘Free flowing traffic at Dover’ after queues on hot bank holiday weekend Holidaymakers got stuck in hours-long queues earlier on the hottest day of the year so far. Evening Standard · May 23
New EU border checks at Dover suspended after queues on hot bank holiday weekend The UK has seen the hottest day of the year so far on Saturday. Evening Standard · May 23
‘Turn off the juice of the rulers!’ Who are the Volcano Group, mystery saboteurs behind a five-day Berlin blackout? Earlier this year, the city was hit by its longest power cut since the second world war. But were those responsible eco-terrorists, agents of the far-right, or even Russian proxies? The Guardian - UK · May 23
‘There is no great master plan’: anxiety as UK homes, roads and railways sink into the sea Increasing coastal erosion has hit communities’ livelihoods and put lifestyles under threat The Guardian - UK · May 23
Temperatures in UK could be hotter than the Seychelles on Saturday The UK will enjoy another very warm and sunny day on Saturday, with 30C likely to be recorded in the south of England, the Met Office said. Evening Standard · May 22
Australia's remaining solarless roofs harder to crack Converting to solar-powered, all-electric homes is proving challenging for apartment occupants and renters, and pressure to close the gap is building. AAP · May 22
UK enjoys hottest day of the year with temperatures forecast to climb further The Met Office said temperatures reached 26.9C in Heathrow, west London, early on Friday afternoon. Evening Standard · May 22
Heat health alert: What does it mean and how can vulnerable people stay cool? The alert system aims to give an early warning to healthcare providers and others that temperatures are likely to impact the health of the population. Evening Standard · May 22
UN’s climate crisis vote shows political momentum is growing, say experts Resolution backed by 141 states hailed as ‘new chapter’ that could improve climate diplomacy and litigation efforts The Guardian - UK · May 22
Amber heat health alert issued for parts of UK as hot temperatures hit The alert comes as the UK is forecast to see its hottest May day on record over the bank holiday weekend. Evening Standard · May 22
The Guardian - UK · May 22 Number of air conditioned UK homes doubles to more than 4m in three years Greater working from home and hot summer temperatures believed to be driving increase in ownership
The Guardian - UK · May 22 Weather tracker: Heavy rain triggers flooding and landslides in parts of China Twelve dead as southern and central areas also suffer travel disruption, electricity outages and evacuations
AAP · May 22 Shanghai Electric Marks International Day for Biological Diversity with Localized Green Practices SHANGHAI, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On the occasion of International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22, Shanghai Electric (SEHK: 02727, SSE: 601727) is highlighting localized green practices across its factories and project sites, underscoring how industrial projects can reduce environmental impact and support biodiversity through site-specific actions. This…
Evening Standard · May 22 Barking up the right tree: Monty Don’s garden brings joy to dogs after Chelsea The RHS and Radio 2 Dog Garden was relocated to Battersea Dogs & Cats home after last year’s Chelsea Flower Show.
Evening Standard · May 22 UK set for record hot May day with parts of country hotter than Barbados Temperatures are forecast to hit 33C over the bank holiday weekend.
The Guardian - UK · May 22 Big oil’s war profits may have a silver lining after all As conflict in Iran sends prices soaring, fossil fuel companies are seeing extraordinary gains – but the crisis may also accelerate the shift towards clean energy
The Guardian - UK · May 22 Country diary: Violence, precision and a free lunch – welcome to the weird world of pollination Willington, County Durham: On a fine May morning, there’s no better time to look at the stunning array of ways that bees and flowers have co-evolved to interact
AAP · May 22 Snakes slithering southward due to climate change More close encounters between Australians and snakes could be on the cards as global temperatures climb, with implications for human health and conservation.
AAP · May 21 NSW:New round of culling after brumby population explodes Brumby numbers have rebounded despite efforts to cull the feral horses from a famous alpine national park, coinciding with a break in aerial shooting efforts.
AAP · May 21 New round of culling after brumby population explodes Brumby numbers have rebounded despite efforts to cull the feral horses from a famous alpine national park, coinciding with a break in aerial shooting efforts.
The Guardian - UK · May 21 Risk of snakebites increasing as reptiles adapt to changing world, says study Research led by WHO predicts hotter climate will lead to more contact between humans and venomous snakes