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Seoul's Beloved Ginkgo Tree: A Community's Fight Against Alleged Poisoning

A cherished century-old ginkgo tree in Seoul's Buam-dong neighbourhood fell mysteriously ill in spring 2026, sparking a community investigation that revealed alleged herbicide poisoning by an adjacent museum. The case united residents in an emotional campaign to save the tree and raised questions...

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A narrow residential street lined with stone walls is framed by two striking autumn trees, one with bright golden-yellow leaves and the other with deep red foliage. Fallen leaves blanket parts of the road and sidewalk, while overhead utility wires stretch across a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Prince William urges faster action on climate as Earthshot Prize finalists announced

Prince William has called for accelerated climate action, warning that incremental progress is insufficient. The announcement of 15 finalists for the 2026 Earthshot Prize, selected from nearly 7,000 nominations across 169 countries, showcases diverse environmental solutions ranging from coastal p...

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Prince of Wales, speaks at the Earthshot Prize Impact Assembly at the Guildhall in central London. He stands in a navy suit and blue tie at a lectern with a microphone

UK set for warmer, drier spell next week as high pressure builds

Warmer and drier weather is forecast to return to the UK from early next week, with temperatures reaching 25°C in parts of England and Wales. High pressure will block Atlantic weather systems, though drought conditions persist across southern Britain despite recent rainfall.

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A woman walks her dogs through parched fields. There is a pond with low water level in the background and some buildings. The woman has short grey hair and is wearing white shorts and a white blouse and has three small dogs.

New Bolivian cat species confirmed with only one known living member

Scientists have confirmed a new cat species in Bolivia's cloud forests. The Tilcayo cat, measuring just 46 centimetres long, is the first living cat species formally described in over a century. Only one known individual exists, though researchers believe others inhabit the wild.

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A small cat with amber eyes peers at the camera. The cat has a black nose, a striped forehead and triangular ears. Its coat is grey-brown and it has spots like a leopard. The wire netting of an enclosure and tropical foliage are visible behind.

Climate change likely contributed to Nepal-Tibet glacier collapse, study confirms

A scientific study confirms that climate change significantly contributed to the glacier collapse that triggered devastating floods on the Nepal-Tibet border last month, killing over 1,400 people and leaving thousands missing.

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Residents stand on a hillside lookout overlooking a town heavily damaged by flooding. A muddy river cuts through the valley, with debris and sediment covering large parts of the settlement and surrounding riverbanks. Forested mountains rise on both sides under low clouds, while people gather along a railing in the foreground to view the destruction below.

Rare Chilean tree saplings find refuge at Scottish botanic garden

Two seedlings from the world's rarest tree species have arrived at Logan Botanic Garden in Scotland, offering hope for a plant that survives in the wild as a single tree clinging to a cliff face on Robinson Crusoe Island.

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A man stands in front of a body of water, holding two plant pots with blooming green leaves

Wildlife Trust Pushes for Offshore Dredge Disposal Site Away from Marine Reserve

A wildlife trust is calling for a new offshore disposal site for sediment dredged from Brighton Marina, expressing concerns about proposals near Newhaven adjacent to a protected marine conservation zone. The marina says dredging is essential for safe navigation and supports 1,200 jobs.

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An aerial view of Brighton Marina shows curved harbour walls enclosing multiple pontoons filled with boats and yachts. Apartment blocks, marina buildings, roads and parking areas surround the basin. The sea extends into the distance alongside the Brighton coastline, with chalk cliffs visible on the right-hand side.

30 endangered water voles released to Surrey nature reserve in restoration effort

Surrey Wildlife Trust has released 30 endangered water voles to a nature reserve near Elstead as part of a coordinated effort to restore the species to the River Wey after two decades of local extinction.

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A water vole is stood upon an object covered in brown duct tape. A man can be seen in the background wearing a black shirt .

Colombia and Brazil remain deadliest for environmental defenders, Global Witness finds

Colombia and Brazil remain the deadliest countries for environmental activists, with 39 and 26 killings respectively in 2025, according to Global Witness. Latin America accounts for 85% of global killings of land defenders.

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Relatives and friends attend the wake of murdered environmentalist Juan Lopez in Tocoa, Honduras, on 15 September, 2024. (Photo by Orlando SIERRA / AFP) (Photo by ORLANDO SIERRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Federal Firefighting Crisis Deepens as Crews Report Dangerous Shortages During Record Wildfire Season

Federal firefighters warn they are dangerously understaffed during a record wildfire season, with crews reporting exhaustion, safety incidents at record levels, and critical shortages in leadership positions as the Trump administration pushes aggressive firefighting tactics.

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Queensland mining objection rights face major curbs under new bill

Queensland's proposed mining legislation would restrict objections to mining projects by requiring objectors to own property within 125km of a mine and obtain ministerial approval. Environmental groups and the Greens say the changes undermine democratic rights.

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Google data centre plan threatens endangered plant and rare bumblebee

A planned Google data centre at a former Essex speedway site threatens habitats of endangered plants and rare bumblebees, wildlife campaigners warn. The 129-acre development includes four data centre buildings and would bring jobs but raises environmental concerns about water use and long-term ec...

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