China’s Yangtze River shows signs of remarkable recovery after fishing ban Doubling of fish biomass and rebounding of endangered species shows government measures starting to work, biologists say The Guardian - UK · Feb 12
We want to protect red squirrels – so why don’t we protect their habitats? Letter: Conservation efforts to improve red squirrel numbers in mid Wales are being undermined by developers, writes Lorna Brazell of the Cambrian Mountains Society The Guardian - UK · Feb 12
Yellow warning for snow and ice in force as Arctic air freezes Britain The alert covers most of Scotland until 12pm on Friday, with a separate warning issued for northern parts of England. Evening Standard · Feb 12
National security plans must adapt to avoid ‘new world disorder’, says UN climate chief Simon Stiell tells audience in Cop31 host nation Turkey that climate extremes are fuelling famine, displacement and war The Guardian - UK · Feb 12
We can move beyond the capitalist model and save the climate – here are the first three steps Capitalism cares about our species’ prospects as much as a wolf cares about a lamb’s. But democratise our economy and a better world is within our grasp, say Jason Hickel and Yanis Varoufakis The Guardian - UK · Feb 12
Economics has failed on the climate crisis. This complexity scientist has a mind-blowing plan to fix that Doyne Farmer says a super-simulator of the global economy would accelerate the transition to a green, clean world The Guardian - UK · Feb 12
Country diary: How much bad weather can one village take? Torcross, Devon: 2026 has been defined by storms here. My job of repairing a thatched roof is simple compared with the wider recovery The Guardian - UK · Feb 12
Climate squeezing Australia's southern right whales Longer stints between southern right whale babies are sounding alarm bells for all species reliant on krill and a healthy Antarctic ecosystem. AAP · Feb 11
William’s Saudi tour to forge closer ties with key UK ally ends William began his final day enjoying the ‘stunning’ desert landscape of a Saudi Arabian nature reserve. Evening Standard · Feb 11
Alex Kirby obituary Other lives: Environment journalist at the BBC and former church minister dedicated to chronicling the climate crisis The Guardian - UK · Feb 11
Point of no return: a hellish ‘hothouse Earth’ getting closer, scientists say Continued global heating could set irreversible course by triggering climate tipping points, but most people unaware The Guardian - UK · Feb 11
How Radioactive Oil and Gas Waste Could Lie Beneath a North Texas Elementary School A massive Dallas-Fort Worth subdivision and a school have risen atop layers of oil and gas drilling waste. One worker who helped spread the material is speaking out. Texas Observer · Feb 11
‘The normal should be darkness’: why one Belgian national park is turning off ‘pointless’ streetlights The radical project is an attempt to preserve wildlife in one of Europe’s most light-polluted countries, but can they persuade local people they will still feel safe? The Guardian - UK · Feb 11
William impressed by ‘stunning’ nature reserve views on last day of Saudi visit The future king is a long-term campaigner on wildlife conservation and spent time at Sharaan Nature Reserve. Evening Standard · Feb 11
Evening Standard · Feb 11 Snow and ice warnings issued as Arctic air blows in The weather may lead to some disruption, forecasters have warned.
Evening Standard · Feb 11 Beavers released at two sites in Somerset to help restore river and wetland The beavers released included a mother and her three children, and a pair.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 11 Climate crisis linked to fall in southern right whale birth rates as researchers raise ‘warning signal’ Lead author of Australian study says breeding slowdown is linked to climate-driven changes in ‘magnificent’ whale’s foraging grounds
Evening Standard · Feb 11 Weather warnings of rain and flooding issued The Met Office warnings are in place until midnight on Wednesday.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 11 Birdwatch: Rain, water, wings – a winter’s gift at Cheddar reservoir Vast flocks of birds return to Somerset and a rare grebe turns an ordinary walk into something special
The Guardian - UK · Feb 11 ‘The trend is irreversible’: has Romania shattered the link between economic growth and high emissions? Emissions have plunged 75% since communist times in the birthplace of big oil – but for some the transition has been brutal
The Guardian - UK · Feb 11 Country diary: Echoes of Iona at this tiny, precious church Kincraig, Badenoch: The Loch Insh Old Kirk is a compelling place, and yet, like the copious wildlife here, it is on the edge of existence
AAP · Feb 11 Weed declaration urged to control invasive grass An invasive species watchdog is urging stronger action to control fast-growing and destructive buffel grass across the outback before it is too late.
AAP · Feb 11 Power giant welcomes data centre-driven price tailwinds Australian energy giant AGL has beaten earnings expectations and lifted its forward guidance, with industrial and data centre demand expected to support prices.
Evening Standard · Feb 11 Roman altars acquired for nation to go on show for first time The altars have undergone extensive conservation work.
Reason · Feb 10 The Trump Administration Plans To Repeal EPA Finding That Greenhouse Gas Emissions 'Threaten' Public Health The EPA under the Obama and Biden administrations invoked that finding to adopt strict and costly regulations aiming to reduce emissions.