Puffin numbers fall on Scottish island amid climate change concerns Experts said the drop on the Isle of May in the Firth of Forth is ‘disappointing’. Evening Standard · Sep 4
Puffin population drops sharply at key UK colony amid climate change concerns Experts said the drop in numbers is ‘disappointing’ The Independent UK · Sep 4
Excruciating tropical disease can now be transmitted in most of Europe, study finds ‘Shocking’ data shows the climate crisis and invasive mosquitos mean chikungunya could spread in 29 countries The Guardian - UK · Feb 18
Exceptionally low river flows forecast across UK as drought threat grows Predicted dry, warm weather likely to increase pressure on rivers, whose flows are already far below normal The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025
We know next to nothing about 99 per cent of the world’s insects: Here’s why that’s a problem While we regularly hear about population declines in ‘charismatic’ insects like bees, huge data gaps make it hard to protect the rest. Euronews · Apr 4, 2025
Half of UK butterfly species are in long-term decline - and humans are to blame New monitoring has revealed that three species suffered their worst year ever in 2024 The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025
Half of UK butterfly species in long-term decline, monitoring reveals Experts said they were ‘devastated’ by the findings, which also show 2024 was one of the worst years on record for butterflies. The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025
How dementia could be linked to air pollution in early life Scottish researchers find childhood pollution a likely factor, but association with mid-life air quality less clear The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2025
Rapid action against invasive bee-killing hornet has halted spread, study finds The National Bee Unit responds to public sightings of the yellow-legged or Asian hornet to destroy insects and nests. Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024
Alert over bee-eating Asian hornets that threaten UK food security as queens seen overwintering for first time People asked to watch out for species spotted in record numbers last year in Britain The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2024
Butterfly study finds sharpest fall on record for small tortoiseshell in England Rate of decline in 2023 thought to be linked to climate breakdown as UK-wide survey shows mixed picture across 58 species The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2024
Humans have wiped out twice as many bird species as previously thought – study Researchers believe 1,430 bird species – almost 12% – have died out over modern human history. The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023
Analysis: Scientists look to solve ozone threat to Africa's food security Plant scientist Felicity Hayes checks on her crops inside one of eight tiny domed greenhouses set against the Welsh hills. The potted pigeon pea and papaya planted in spring are leafy and green, soon to bear fruit. Reuters · Aug 31, 2022
Drought alert: Terrifying charts reveal where in UK is maximum rating 'extremely dry' Alarming charts show the full extent of Britain's desert-like summer with huge patches of "extremely dry" areas and no sign of any significant rainfall in coming weeks Daily Mirror · Aug 10, 2022
Wales Online · Aug 9, 2022 Fourth hosepipe ban announced as we head into another week of dry weather The Met Office has issued a four-day amber warning for extreme temperatures
The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2022 UK braced for drought conditions to last until October Lack of rain could have dire consequences for farming and crop harvesting
Wales Online · Aug 8, 2022 Where is the next hosepipe ban mostly likely to be It is going to be another hot, dry week
Wales Online · Aug 8, 2022 Warning issued as heatwave temperatures to rise to 35C Homeowners are being urged to take action and retailers have been asked to implement a nationwide ban
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2022 UK rivers on ‘red alert’ as water firms face call for more hosepipe bans Campaigners say ‘our rivers are dying’ after driest July in England for more than 100 years
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022 Low river flows could pose ‘growing threat’ to water supplies – experts A lack of rainfall has led to low river, reservoir and groundwater levels, and dry soils.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2022 Using phosphorus from sewage could help with soaring food bills, says report Extracting the chemical used in fertilisers from waste rather than mining it could also help reduce pollution
Daily Record · May 9, 2022 Couple devastated after Cocker Spaniel puppy dropped down dead while out on walk Jordan Shearman and Hannah May Washington had no idea that the daily walk with their pooch Roo, one, would be their final moments together.
Daily Record · May 6, 2022 Couple's warning to all dog owners this summer after puppy dies following walk Blue-green algae, which is toxic to pets, is a bacteria that multiplies during warm weather.