The Latest Breaking News on Environment

They cannot even flush their toilets: life in east London blocks where taps often run dry

Devons Road estate residents describe months-long ordeal of not being able to wash, clean or cook for much of the day

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11

Country diary: With parched fields all around, we say thank you for the water

Stoney Middleton, Derbyshire: The tradition of well dressing is strong in the Peaks, and this year, I found one featuring a certain 100-year-old naturalist

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11

Coral returns to Great Barrier Reef but risks remain

The world's largest coral reef system is showing positive signs of recovery but experts warn severe climate challenges lay ahead.

AAP · Aug 10

Country diary: The thin, hungry fox goes for the sleepy hen

Hitchin, Hertfordshire: A rare daytime attack on our chickens led to a standoff. But I could see this animal was suffering in the heatwave

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10

L'Europe de l'Ouest a connu son début d'été le plus chaud jamais enregistré

Selon l'observatoire européen du changement climatique, l'Europe occidentale a connu son été le plus chaud jamais enregistré entre juin et juillet, marqué par des vagues de chaleur à répétition, une sécheresse généralisée et des incendies dévastateurs en France et en Espagne. Les océans ont également atteint des niveaux record.

France 24 (Français) · Aug 10

World’s seas have hit hottest temperature on record for July, say scientists

Average sea surface temperature outside polar regions was highest on record for July, beating previous high in 2023

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10

Let local communities be the stewards of their own wildlife

Letter: Sjúrður Hammer responds to NatureScot’s decision to prohibit the annual Guga Hunt, where islanders collect gannet chicks on the Hebridean island of Sula Sgeir

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9

As the planet heats up, butterflies are seeking out cooler climes

Climate change is driving shifts in where butterflies are found globally, according to a major new study, with some species moving northwards or seeking out higher elevations in search of cooler conditions.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 9

Avoid rare species and only take what you need: how to forage and save money on your food shopping

While there are fears that people harvesting their food could put pressure on habitats, some ecologists suggest responsible foraging can boost conservation and biodiversity

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9

‘Panda of the insect world’: the moscardón bumblebee creates buzz for invertebrate of the year

Bombus dahlbomii, a giant ginger bumblebee fondly known as the flying mouse, is in decline in its native Patagonia due to commercial farming

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9