Country diary: The mayhem and mystery of inland gulls Frome, Somerset: Thirty miles from shore, they drift up the hill, dominate the church and fill the sky. But they still carry the whiff of salty air The Guardian - UK · May 20
Twenty-two years and 15,000km later: fluke discovery sets new record for humpback whale journey Whale first photographed off the coast of Brazil in 2003 spotted off north-east Australia in September 2025 The Guardian - AU · May 19
UK ‘built for climate that no longer exists’ and needs urgent changes to survive global heating, report warns Landmark report calls for widespread air conditioning and says UK temperatures forecast to exceed 40C by 2050 The Guardian - UK · May 19
London temperatures to jump 10C by Friday for hottest day of year Temperatures are forecast to hit 28C for some southerly parts of the UK. Evening Standard · May 19
TERREPOWER Demonstrates Decarbonization and Resource Efficiency at Scale in 2025 Corporate Sustainability Report DAPHNE, Ala., May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TERREPOWER, formerly BBB Industries, a pure‑play aftermarket leader in sustainable manufacturing, today released its 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility Report detailing measurable progress in emissions avoidance, resource efficiency and circular production. The report underscores how sustainable manufacturing delivers both environmental impact and economic value,… AAP · May 19
High levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found off coast of southern England Study of Channel finds levels of toxic Pfas in Solent at 13 times safe limits in some places, with much coming from treated sewage The Guardian - UK · May 19
Country diary: A truly golden spring for buttercups and dandelions Snitterton, Derbyshire: I’ve had some glorious early mornings admiring the abundance of these much-loved flowers The Guardian - UK · May 19
Bo French’s Blood-and-Oil Bid for Railroad Commissioner The former Tarrant County GOP chair's statewide campaign displaces blame for the fossil fuel industry’s ravages onto the far right’s favored scapegoats. Texas Observer · May 18
Stars show off their gnomes at Chelsea Flower Show as Chelsea in Bloom gets underway Queen guitarist Sir Brian May, comedian Bill Bailey and presenter Dame Floella Benjamin were among those showing off their cheery garden ornaments. Evening Standard · May 18
For sale: one cute baby gibbon – mother probably killed by poachers Rising demand for exotic pets is pushing many gibbon species to extinction, with their strong family bonds making them especially vulnerable to the brutal trade The Guardian - UK · May 18
Weather tracker: Europe braces for swing from Arctic chill to extreme heat Temperatures in France and England could rise by 15C, while hot air could to give way to snow in parts of US The Guardian - UK · May 18
Country diary: A bug bacchanalia on an old lime tree Caistor St Edmund, Norfolk: Firebugs congregate in large numbers to feast and mate – and this is the first time we’ve known their revelry on the farm The Guardian - UK · May 18
‘Exceptional’ tartan archive gifted to the nation The collection includes tartans created for Queen Victoria. Evening Standard · May 17
Temperatures to rise to mid-20s ahead of bank holiday weekend Maximum temperatures could rise to 26C on Friday. Evening Standard · May 17
The Guardian - AU · May 17 Can electric trucks win over Australia’s fossil fuel diehards? Or is diesel here for the long haul? Amid soaring fuel prices, the government announced $3.2bn to store a billion more litres of diesel and jet fuel. What about just using less of it?
The Guardian - AU · May 17 ‘Disastrous’ plan to allow fracking on South Australia’s Limestone Coast is a broken promise, locals say Labor moves to overturn moratorium on fracking in groundwater-dependent region two years earlier than planned and just weeks after state election
The Guardian - UK · May 17 German minister defends ‘perfectly human’ decision to allow attempt to rescue whale Timmy Humpback stranded on sandbank was unlikely to survive, experts had said, recommending it be left to die in peace
The Guardian - US · May 17 Experts sound alarm as North America’s bees start swarm season unusually early After record losses last year, beekeepers report a warm winter has led to bees ‘waking up earlier’ this year
The Guardian - UK · May 16 Timmy the whale confirmed dead by Danish authorities Humpback had been found deceased on Friday after rescue attempt criticised as ‘pure animal cruelty’
The Guardian - UK · May 16 Country diary: A solid ball of bees, right in front of me – what a stroke of luck Cranbrook, Kent: The swarm has gathered in a plum tree, looking for a new home. And I have just the place
The Guardian - UK · May 16 Declare climate crisis a global public health emergency, experts tell WHO Exclusive: Commission says alert would trigger coordinated international response that could help avoid millions dying
Evening Standard · May 15 Sunshine and showers this weekend as thousands head to London The capital will be the venue for two major protest marches as well as the FA Cup Final.
The Guardian - UK · May 15 Ban private jets and cut speed limits to avert UK fuel crisis, say campaigners Climate and transport organisations warn ministers not to ‘sleepwalk into crisis’ amid Iran war oil and gas shortages
The Guardian - UK · May 15 Weather tracker: Furnace Creek sizzles as snow sweeps Siberia in a week of extremes Record heat in North and Central America coincides with egg-sized hailstones in eastern China
AAP · May 15 Rent hikes, more homelessness as climate change bites Climate change has the potential to widen the gap between renters and homeowners without fairer policy support directed at the worst off.