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Peatland Restoration Project Launches Near Loch Ness to Boost Ecosystems

A new project near Loch Ness aims to restore over 1,000 hectares of peatland, enhancing carbon storage and wildlife habitats through collaborative efforts involving charities and private landowners.

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Tracks Ecology Limited An aerial photograph showing a wide open expanse of peat bog. There are dozens of small pools and very few trees.

Tuvalu to Host Leaders Ahead of COP31 Climate Summit in Turkey

Tuvalu will host a pre-COP31 leaders' meeting as Turkey’s Murat Kurum expresses full confidence in Australia’s Chris Bowen to lead negotiations.

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Australia’s energy and emissions minister, Chris Bowen, will co-convene a leaders’ event in Tuvalu before the Cop31 summit

Floating Wetlands Project Aims to Restore Coastal Ecosystems

The University of Portsmouth and Southern Water launch a project deploying floating wetlands to restore lost coastal habitats, improve water quality, and enhance biodiversity in heavily modified UK coastal areas.

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University of Portsmouth Researchers working on a floating wetland

Isle of Eigg Cultivates Thousands of Trees for Sustainable Fuel and Habitat

The Isle of Eigg is growing over 50,000 native trees to provide sustainable wood fuel and support habitats, involving local volunteers and reviving historic trade links.

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Getty Images A scene on Eigg with a beach, and mirror-like calm sea. On the opposite shore is an area of trees and its landmark hill, The Sgùrr.

Golden Eagles May Return to England After 150 Years with £1m Recovery Fund

England may see the return of golden eagles after 150 years, supported by a £1m government fund and identified recovery zones in the north.

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Wales' Seed Collectors Preserve Native Plants to Safeguard Ecosystems

Conservationists Ellyn Baker and Kevin McGinn collect and store native Welsh seeds to preserve biodiversity and restore ecosystems after disasters, safeguarding species from extinction.

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The National Botanical Garden of Wales Ellyn kneels among dense green vegetation, holding an open cloth bag while carefully collecting seeds or plant material from the surrounding plants. Hedgerows and shrubs surround her. She has long dark hair and wears sunglasses and a blue and red plaid shirt over a blue top.

Inside Norway’s Interspecies Council Giving Nature a Voice in Governance

In Oppdal, Norway, an interspecies council brings humans representing flora and fauna together to foster nature-centric governance, aiming to balance ecological health with development through empathy and shared stewardship.

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Two men and a woman wearing ID cards on lanyards showing which species they represent are sat near each other in discussion

Environmental Impact Assessment to Review Wind Turbine Storage Plans in Moray Firth

Plans to store floating wind turbine parts in Moray Firth will undergo a full environmental impact assessment amid local opposition and ecological concerns.

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Getty Images A row of colourful beach huts at Findhorn. The colours of the little, wooden structures include white, green, red, blue and yellow. Below the huts is the beach and sea beyond. It is a sunny day with clouds int he sky.

Experts Warn UK North Sea Drilling Threatens Global Climate Goals

Experts warn UK plans to open new North Sea oil and gas fields risk undermining global climate goals and encouraging fossil fuel use in developing nations.

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A gas and condensate platform in open sea

Water and Wildlife Return to Restored Farmland Ponds in Hertfordshire-Essex

Two historic farmland ponds near Clavering have held water all summer for the first time in over a decade after restoration by Affinity Water, with wildlife including breeding smooth newts returning to the site.

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Affinity Water Jilly stands at the edge of the pond wearing black welly boots over jeans. She holds

Cairngorms National Park Bans Camp Fires and Barbecues to Prevent Wildfires

A new by-law bans camp fires and barbecues in the Cairngorms National Park until 30 September annually to reduce wildfire risks, with fines up to £500 for violations. The ban follows severe wildfire damage and extensive public consultation.

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Draeyk Van Der Horn A view across hills and countryside towards smoke rising from wildfires.

30,000 Trees Planted Early to Create Temperate Rainforest on Isle of Man

The Manx Wildlife Trust completed planting 30,000 native trees early at Creg y Cowin, aiming to restore temperate rainforest and plant 333,000 more across the Isle of Man.

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GRAHAM MAKEPEACE-WARNE A group of volunteers who plant trees stand for a photo around the final stump of tree they planted.

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