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London's 14-Mile Nature Corridor Aims to Boost Urban Biodiversity

London is creating a 14-mile nature corridor through deprived boroughs to reconnect wildlife, support biodiversity, and cool urban areas, involving a coalition of ecologists and communities.

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Getty Images A young child in a blue cardigan and checkered shirt leans in to observe a bumblebee perched on a large, globe-shaped purple flower. The scene is set in a bright, green garden with a shallow depth of field.

Nigerian Scientist Wins Goldman Prize for Protecting Endangered Bats Amid Wildfires

Nigerian scientist Iroro Tanshi won the Goldman Environmental Prize for protecting endangered bats threatened by wildfires, changing local perceptions, and leading community fire prevention efforts.

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Etinosa Yvonne/Goldman Environmental Prize Iroro Tanshi smiling and wearing a dark cap and glasses. She is wearing a pink tshirt and a green open shirt on top. She has a rucksack on her back, and is standing surrounded by trees.

Community Choirs Unite to Raise Awareness for Lough Neagh's Ecological Crisis

Community choirs gathered around Lough Neagh to sing and raise awareness about the urgent need for a long-term recovery plan to address pollution and ecological decline caused by toxic algal blooms.

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BBC Una smiling at the camera. She has long wavy brown hair and is wearing sunglasses on top of her head, a black top and jacket and hoop earrings.

Wind Farm Plans Divide Communities Across Wales Ahead of Senedd Elections

Plans for new wind farms in Wales have sparked divided opinions ahead of the Senedd elections. While many support renewable energy, concerns remain about the impact of large turbines on communities and landscapes.

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BBC Grace Lloyd standing outdoors in Caerphilly county, in a sunny garden with trees and rolling hills in the background, wearing a brown top. The words “YOUR VOICE” appear on the right side of the image. Grace is shown from the waist up in a natural, outdoor setting.

Pryderon ynghylch fferm wynt Sir Gâr gyda tyrbeini 230m o uchder

Mae Bob Horton yn mynegi pryderon am gynlluniau fferm wynt Glyn Cothi gyda tyrbeini 230m o uchder yn Sir Gaerfyrddin. Mae trigolion lleol yn gwrthwynebu, tra bod Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru yn cydnabod pryderon ac yn ceisio dylunio prosiect sensitif i'r ardal.

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Mae Bob Horton yn bryderus am effaith datbygliad posib ar yr amgylchedd

Surrey Wildlife Trust Fundraises £40K to Restore Local Wildlife Habitats

Surrey Wildlife Trust aims to raise £40K to restore local wildlife habitats, helping species like hedgehogs and swifts return to Surrey's residential areas.

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Getty Images The image shows a hedgehog sitting in the grass.

Why Cutting Energy Costs May Be Key to Reducing UK Carbon Emissions

Rising electricity costs challenge the UK's net zero goals. Experts argue that focusing on reducing energy prices may accelerate adoption of clean technologies like heat pumps and EVs, balancing emissions cuts with economic realities.

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BBC A treated image of a coal power station in England

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.

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.