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UK's 20th Century Climate Has Disappeared, Met Office Confirms

The Met Office reports that the UK's 20th-century climate has vanished, with 2025 marking the warmest year on record and unprecedented heatwaves impacting infrastructure and health.

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A woman with a bandana holding a blue fan sitting on the London underground

First Juvenile Osprey Flies in Dorset Reintroduction Program

The first of four juvenile ospreys hatched in Dorset as part of a reintroduction programme has fledged. The birds, hatched to parents CJ7 and 022, continue to return to the nest for feeding before migrating to West Africa.

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A juvenile osprey spreads its wings before taking flight, observed by two ospreys in the foreground. Two others in the nest appear to be asleep.

Scots Urged to Stay Vigilant as Wildfire Risk Remains Very High

Scotland faces a very high wildfire risk this week as temperatures rise and dry conditions persist. Authorities urge vigilance and caution to prevent fires amid ongoing heatwave challenges.

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A firefighter standing in front of a wildfire surrounded in smoke

Could Changes in the Atlantic Amplify Britain's Extreme Weather After Record Heat?

Scientists monitor the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) amid concerns it may weaken or collapse, potentially causing more extreme UK weather despite global warming.

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Two treated images of a large wave and a large fork lightning strike at night.

Over 50,000 Fish Killed in NI Rivers Due to Pollution Over Five Years

Over 50,000 fish have died in Northern Ireland's rivers over five years due to pollution from agriculture, industry, and NI Water. Enforcement actions remain limited, prompting calls for stronger penalties and environmental protections.

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Plunket Scullion is an older man. He is wearing a light blue check shirt with a green sleeveless vest over it and a straw hat on his head. He is standing outdoors with a wooden fence and trees behind him.

Heatwave Strikes US and Canada with Record Temperatures and Poor Air Quality

A new heatwave is impacting large parts of the US and Canada with record temperatures, poor air quality, and advisories in major cities. This follows a recent July 4 heatwave that caused disruptions and fatalities, highlighting the growing influence of climate change.

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3,000-Mile Journey to Reintroduce Rare Przewalski's Horses to Kazakhstan

Two female Przewalski's horses, Shara and Togs, were transported 3,000 miles from Marwell Zoo to Kazakhstan to aid in the revival of this endangered species once extinct in the wild.

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A group of four Przewalski's Horses on a grassy plain in Kazakhstan

Conservation Efforts Target Adders, Slow Worms, and Lizards in Scottish Peatland

A peatland restoration near Dumfries focuses on protecting adders, slow worms, and common lizards by creating safe habitats and restoring natural bog conditions.

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An adder curled up tightly with brown scales, lying on white and green lichen.

Exploring the Yampa River: Last Wild Tributary of the Colorado Faces Growing Threats

A group journeys down Colorado's Yampa River, one of the last free-flowing tributaries of the Colorado River, highlighting its ecological importance amid growing water pressures and climate challenges.

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a group of people padding in yellow boat on river

Lake Suchitlán’s Pollution Crisis Remains Unresolved a Year After Fish Die-Off

A year after a massive fish die-off and invasive plant bloom at Lake Suchitlán, El Salvador’s largest freshwater reservoir, pollution causes remain unexplained, impacting local livelihoods, tourism, and ecosystem health amid government silence.

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A line of soldiers in camouflage fatigues and gloves scoop up handfuls of an aquatic plant that covers the surface of a lake to the horizon

Rare Floodplain Meadow Donated to Wildlife Trust for Restoration

White Mills Meadow, a rare six-hectare floodplain meadow near Northampton, has been donated to the Wildlife Trust for restoration into a wildflower-rich habitat, supporting biodiversity and reversing local wildlife decline.

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A photograph of a wildflower meadow, packed full of green grass, grass heads, yellow buttercup flowers and dark red flowers. On the horizon is a hedge, trees and the roofs of a couple of houses under a hazy sky.

Small-Town USA Faces Surge in Carbon Storage Projects Amid Environmental Concerns

Carbon storage projects are expanding rapidly in the US, sparking concern in small towns like Clymers, Indiana, over environmental risks and community impacts despite government subsidies and industry assurances.

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