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Record five osprey chicks tagged at Cumbria reserve

Five osprey chicks have been tagged at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve in Cumbria, setting a record for the site after a new breeding pair joined the longstanding pair.

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A close-up of an osprey pictured at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve in Cumbria. Just the head of the osprey is visible, with its beak pointing to the side of the frame and the orange eye looking down the camera. The plumage is a mixture of black, white and terracotta coloured feathers.

Brazil's Amazon burned area drops sharply in 2025

MapBiomas says Brazil's Amazon burned area fell to 3.1 million hectares in 2025, down from 15.8 million hectares in 2024, the lowest level since records began in 1985.

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An aerial view of lush green trees and a windy river winding through it, in the indigenous village of Pykany on the banks of Brazil's Xixe River in the Menkragnoti Indigenous Territory, south-western Pará State, in May.

Smoke from mountain wildfire smelled 30 miles away in Cardiff

A wildfire on Mynydd Garnclochdy in Torfaen has spread across 80 hectares, with smoke smelled 30 miles away in Cardiff and crews protecting nearby properties.

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Composite image of fire with image on the left showing flames on a hill in the dark and image on the right showing fire in daylight across the top of a grassy hill

Drones to help tackle urban gull problems in south-west Scotland

Dumfries and Galloway Council will use drones to survey urban gull nesting and breeding sites across the region to help guide future management and conservation work.

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A white drone with four propellors and a camera looking down underneath it

Why Labour has turned on Ed Miliband and his net zero success

Ed Miliband has become a target for critics across politics, media and industry despite pushing through major net zero reforms as energy secretary.

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Weather warnings as tropical depression forms along US Gulf coast

A tropical depression along the Gulf coast was expected to become a tropical storm Monday, with storm surge and rainfall warnings in effect. Separately, Tropical Storm Fausto strengthened off Mexico’s Pacific coast.

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Is the UK heading for another summer drought?

Much of the UK has seen an exceptionally hot, dry summer, with low rainfall, hosepipe bans and concerns over a possible drought.

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Dry, cracked earth with a few blades of grass coming through in a field which seems to be greener further back. There is a house and trees in the background with blue sky above

UK bumblebees face heatwave threat, but gardeners can help

UK bumblebees face bigger risks from more intense heatwaves, with 2022 data showing sharp population falls. Experts say flower-rich habitats, ponds and shade can help.

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A bumblebee sits on a purple flower and feeds on the nectar. The background is blurred greenery

Does Scotland have the helicopters it needs to fight wildfires?

A Cairngorms wildfire has burned for nearly a week as helicopter support raises questions over Scotland’s wildfire response, funding, access and callout delays.

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A helicopter demonstrates water bombing on a moorland in Aberdeenshire

Fire breaks out in ancient East Sussex woodland

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to avoid Abbot's Wood near Polegate after a wildfire broke out on Monday afternoon.

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Fire crews tackle blaze on Edinburgh’s Arthur’s Seat

Fire crews are battling a large blaze on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh after flames broke out below Salisbury Crags at about 18:40 on Sunday. Police Scotland closed Queens Drive as firefighters responded.

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A general view of a fire on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh.

Why Peat Remains Controversial in UK Gardening Despite Environmental Concerns

Peat bogs store vast carbon but are damaged in the UK, with most extracted peat used in horticulture. Despite environmental concerns and public support for a ban, peat remains legal. Campaigners push for legislation, while industry adapts with peat-free alternatives amid challenges.

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A group of people holding tools walking across a peat bog