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Papua's Sacred 'Eternal Snow' Vanishing as Tropical Glaciers Collapse

Papua's sacred "eternal snow" on Puncak Jaya is vanishing as tropical glaciers collapse. Indigenous communities mourn the loss of a spiritual anchor, while scientists race to study climate records before the ice disappears entirely by late 2026 or early 2027.

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West Northamptonshire approves first nature recovery strategy

West Northamptonshire Council has approved its first Local Nature Recovery Strategy, aiming to reverse wildlife decline through tree planting, wetland restoration and habitat recovery across one of England's most ecologically depleted regions.

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Toxic waste scandal in Croatian town sparks mass national protest

A Croatian town's battle against years of illegal toxic waste dumping has sparked a national environmental movement, with 40,000 people marching to demand government action on contamination affecting groundwater and soil.

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Endangered dormice found at farm improving wildlife habitats

Endangered hazel dormice have been found at Babers Farm in Dorset, confirming the success of the Countryside Regeneration Trust's efforts to restore nature-friendly farming. Nine footprint tunnels detected dormouse presence, signalling a healthy, well-connected landscape.

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Scotland faces waste crisis as landfill space dwindles and Glasgow incinerator fails

Scotland faces an urgent waste management crisis as landfill capacity shrinks and Glasgow's main incinerator remains offline. Industry experts warn uncollected rubbish could accumulate on streets without immediate solutions.

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Harvest Moon peaks Saturday: when and how to see it across the UK

September's full Moon reaches peak fullness at 17:49 BST on Saturday 26 September. Known as the Harvest Moon, it will rise shortly after and appear almost full throughout the evening. The Moon will be accompanied by Saturn, creating a striking pairing in the night sky.

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Hurricane Polo downgraded to Category 4 but remains dangerous off Mexico

Hurricane Polo has been downgraded from Category 5 to Category 4 but remains one of the season's most powerful storms. The slow-moving Pacific hurricane is fueled by record-breaking ocean temperatures linked to El Niño and threatens Mexico's southwestern coast with torrential rainfall and dangero...

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Rare Welsh snails breed during six-hour zoo journey

Glutinous snails, found only in one Welsh lake, have begun breeding successfully in captivity as part of a multi-zoo conservation programme to save the critically endangered species from extinction.

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Victoria's Tree of the Year: Nine Finalists Celebrate Ancient and Iconic Species

The National Trust of Victoria has announced nine finalists for its annual tree of the year competition, celebrating significant species from Carlton to Castlemaine. The finalists include a 167-year-old ginkgo, a flooded gum far from its natural habitat, and a smooth-barked apple myrtle—the large...

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Record-breaking El Niño strengthens weeks before expected peak

Record-breaking El Niño temperatures have already surpassed previous peaks weeks before the phenomenon's expected maximum strength later in 2026, with impacts including wildfires affecting millions in Indonesia and altered weather patterns worldwide.

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Spain confronts mounting climate crisis across farming, tourism and infrastructure

Spain confronts a mounting climate crisis affecting farming, tourism and infrastructure as record-breaking wildfires, extreme heat and drought reshape the economy and threaten lives across the country.

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Divers spend six hours clearing rubbish from River Nene

Divers from Northampton Scuba School recovered shopping trolleys, tyres, a bicycle and other debris during a six-hour clean-up of the River Nene on 19 September. The team plans regular future dives to tackle ongoing river pollution.

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