Renfrewshire Council will review its flood defences after barriers were not activated during Storm Boelo, despite the River Clyde reaching its highest recorded level since 1998. Forecasts significantly underestimated tidal levels, leaving 13 businesses flooded.
5 min readJersey's government faces pressure to tackle a "biodiversity crisis" as a scrutiny panel hears concerns about inadequate environmental focus. Officials plan a state of nature report by 2027 to inform new protection policies.
5 min readRio Tinto is investing A$28 million with partners to build a containment zone across 7,500 square kilometres of Pilbara land, aiming to stop the invasive cane toad from reaching the region and threatening 25 native species including the northern quoll.
5 min readAudit Wales warns that Welsh public sector emissions have risen 20% since 2021–22 and the 2030 net zero target is unlikely to be met, citing financial pressures and lack of clear accountability measures.
5 min readGreenpeace has deployed nine boulders off England's east coast to disrupt bottom trawling in a marine protected area, claiming to have closed 116 square kilometres to destructive fishing. The action, taken without a licence, follows years of unsuccessful negotiations with government.
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