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Full Worm Moon Illuminates UK Skies Amid Lunar Eclipse Elsewhere

The UK's first spring full Moon, the Worm Moon, was visible Monday night. While a total lunar eclipse caused a 'Blood Moon' in other regions, the UK missed this rare event but can enjoy clear skies for viewing in the coming nights.

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photo of the full moon on Tuesday morning rising next to a crane

Winter Flooding and Storms Devastate Wildlife Across South West England

Severe winter flooding in South West England has devastated wildlife, destroying nests, drowning mammals, and threatening butterfly populations, with experts urging natural flood defenses and habitat protection.

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Margaret Holland A field vole nestled in grass. The vole is brown and has small black eyes.

Rising Giant Sinkholes Threaten Turkey’s Farmers Amid Water Crisis

Giant sinkholes in Turkey’s Konya region are increasing due to falling groundwater, extreme heat, and water-intensive farming, threatening farmers and prompting calls for sustainable agricultural practices.

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UK Winter Rainfall Above Average but No National Records Set

UK winter rainfall is 9% above average but no national records were broken. Southern England saw its seventh-wettest winter, while Scotland was drier. Four named storms caused damage and flooding. Climate change trends show warmer, wetter winters continuing.

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A flooded road flanked by trees with a blue and grey sky overhead and a sign in the foreground that reads "Flood".

Emperor Penguins’ Annual Moult Threatened by Shrinking Antarctic Sea Ice

Scientists warn that shrinking Antarctic sea ice threatens Emperor penguins during their annual moult, risking mass mortality and altering extinction predictions.

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Getty Images Two adult Emperor penguins and four chicks with fluffy grey coats on ice with a bright blue sky behind them

Europe Faces Rising Climate Crisis Amid Growing Denial and Policy Rollbacks

Severe storms and floods across Europe highlight a worsening climate crisis amid growing denial and policy rollbacks, with tragic losses in Spain and calls for urgent adaptation.

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Aerial view shows an isolated house encircled by dirty water

Australia Faces Brutal Heatwave and Fires Amid Government Support for Fossil Fuels

Australia faces its harshest heatwave since 2019 with record temperatures, widespread fires, and ongoing government support for fossil fuel projects amid rising climate concerns.

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A traffic light-style sign indicating that the fire risk is extreme that day

SpaceX Rocket Debris Linked to Atmospheric Lithium Pollution Over Europe

Scientists link SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket failure in Feb 2025 to a significant lithium plume above Europe, raising concerns about atmospheric pollution from space debris amid plans for massive satellite launches.

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Gerd Baumgarten A photograph using 30-second exposure showing the Falcon 9 upper stage re-entering the atmosphere above Berlin, Germany. A long streak of bright yellow and white is seen in the dark night sky, above a landscape of dark field and bright lights from the city.

Cornish Village Nears Record with 50 Consecutive Rainy Days

Cardinham, Cornwall, faces 50 consecutive rainy days, nearing a record 72-day wet spell. Persistent rain has caused widespread flooding across the UK, with no relief expected before mid-March amid a stuck weather pattern influenced by climate change.

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1960s Canadian Plastic Debris Overwhelms Orkney Beach Shores

Plastic debris from 1960s Canada has overwhelmed Orkney's Howar Sands beach, with over 300,000 polystyrene pieces found. Organizers warn of increasing litter due to weather and urge awareness and cleanup efforts.

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Sanday Community Craft Hub Blue skies over Sanday highlight the large quantities of plastic found on just one beach. Bottles add up to the same amount of driftwood and seaweed.

30 Years On: The Lasting Impact of the Sea Empress Oil Spill on Wales' Coastline

Thirty years after the Sea Empress oil spill devastated Pembrokeshire's coastline, the disaster remains a stark reminder of environmental vulnerability and the ongoing need for vigilance amid climate change and maritime risks.

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Huw Evans Agency A striking photo from the air of the Sea Empress tanker, surrounded by tugboats and vast swathes of oil polluting the sea around it.

Climate Change Linked to Decline in Southern Right Whale Birth Rates, Scientists Warn

Southern right whales show a climate-driven decline in breeding rates, shifting to longer calving intervals linked to warming oceans and melting sea ice, signaling urgent conservation needs.

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Southern right whales swimming in blue waters