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UK Golf Course Built on Toxic Chemical Waste Site for Over 100 Years

Malkins Bank golf course in Cheshire sits atop a toxic chemical waste landfill dating back over 100 years, with ongoing contamination concerns and a complex industrial history revealed through recently uncovered documents.

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Men tending to the greens at a golf course with a contaminated waterway in the foreground

How to Reduce Your Environmental Impact After Death: Sustainable Farewells

Australians are exploring eco-friendly deathcare options like natural burials, aquamation, and sustainable coffins to reduce environmental impact. Planning ahead is crucial to making greener end-of-life choices.

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A wicker casket filled with white flowers sits on a green catafalque outdoors

Hull's 'Right to Grow' Initiative Sparks Wildflower Revival

Hull's 'right to grow' initiative, launched in September 2023, enables communities to cultivate wildflowers and food on unused council land, revitalizing green spaces and benefiting wildlife and mental health.

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BBC/Sally Fairfax A man in a black T-shirt is smiling as he stands in front of a large patch of wild flowers - mostly ox-eye daisies - on a sunny day. Behind the patch is a brown wooden fence and the back of a house.

South-West London’s Hedgehog Highway Supports Vulnerable Urban Wildlife

A community initiative in south-west London, known as the hedgehog highway, helps vulnerable hedgehogs navigate urban barriers, supporting their survival amid significant population declines.

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BBC Hedgehog drinking from a shallow dish on a wooden deck, with dense green foliage behind.

Church Pulverbatch Nature Project Boosts Wildlife and Community Spirit

Volunteers in Church Pulverbatch, Shropshire, have transformed local spaces by planting wildflower meadows and creating habitats, benefiting wildlife and community events while preserving historical sites.

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BBC Photo of David looking into the camera and smiling. He is wearing a blue and white striped rugby shirt with a dark khaki gilet over the top. He is stood on the edge of a meadow with wild grasses - the sky is bright blue and there is plenty of sunshine.

Ecologist Urges Kingston Cemetery to Ban Plastic Memorials to Protect Ecology

Ecologist Alison Fure urges Kingston Council to ban plastic memorials at Kingston Cemetery to protect its fragile ecosystem and prevent plastic pollution entering the Hogsmill River.

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Alison Fure A close up of a grave with blue and white faux floral arrangements. Some of the flowers have fallen off and are lying on the grass.

Children Collect Five Bags of Litter from Riverbank During Half Term

A Worcester farmer reports daily litter cleanup on his land, with his children collecting five bags of rubbish during half term. The litter problem has worsened since lockdown, prompting measures to deter visitors from leaving waste along the river Teme.

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BBC Three children sit on top of a gate in a field with cows in. They are smiling at the camera. On the left is a blond haired boy wearing a blue t-shirt and beige shorts. In the middle another blond boy wears a green t-shirt and navy shorts and on his right is another blond haired younger boy wearing a red t-shirt, denim shorts and a red stripey jacket.

Volunteers Complete 12-Hour Cleanup of Fly-Tipped Waste on Bwlch Mountain

Volunteers from the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team removed over a tonne of fly-tipped waste from Bwlch Mountain in a challenging 12-hour operation, with council support condemning the illegal dumping and pledging future enforcement.

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Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team Close up drone image showing people cleaning up piles of rubbish on the side of a mountain. The volunteers are attached to ropes, with crews supporting them on the top of the hill.

Cromer Beach Litter Sparks Outrage and Calls for Responsible Waste Disposal

After a hot bank holiday weekend, Cromer beach was left heavily littered, prompting extensive clean-ups and public calls for responsible waste disposal to protect the area's natural beauty.

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Alex Dunlop/BBC/Julia James A composite of two pictures side by side. On the left is a picture of Jill Boyle standing on the beach at Cromer. She is looking directly at the camera and smiling. She is wearing a blue floral patterned T-shirt with a green lanyard round her neck. The picture has been taken on a sunny day and the pier is behind her. On the right is a picture of a black and green bin with rubbish flowing out of it and onto the floor surrounding it

Pentyrrau Sbwriel Ofnadwy ar Draethau Cymru Ynys y Barri a Phorthcawl

Golygfeydd ofnadwy o bentyrrau sbwriel ar draethau Cymru, gan gynnwys Ynys y Barri a Phorthcawl, wedi achosi pryder mawr. Mae timoedd glanhau yn ymladd i gadw'r traethau'n lân wrth i'r tywydd poeth a'r gwyliau gynyddu'r sbwriel.

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Sbwriel wedi'i adael ar draeth Ynys y Barri

Citizen Scientists Urged to Help Track Somerset Wildlife for Conservation

Somerset Wildlife Trust urges locals to join the Big Count from 18-27 June, recording species like snails, foxes, and butterflies to aid conservation efforts across the county.

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Getty Images A red fox pictured walking on green grass. The fox is looking away from the camera with its ears pointed upwards. It is in sharp focus, while the greenery around it has been blurred.

Gen Z Drives Surge in Birdwatching at UK Nature Reserves

Birdwatching among Gen Z in the UK has surged over tenfold since 2018, with over 700,000 young people engaging in the hobby. RSPB initiatives and social media sharing are fueling this growth, promoting nature connection and mental wellbeing.

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BBC A young woman in a black hat and sunglasses is leaning on a shelf inside a bird hide. She has a set of binoculars hanging around her neck. There is moorland visible in the background.