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Scotland's AI data centre boom risks higher bills and climate setbacks, MSPs warned

Scotland's AI data centre expansion could raise household electricity bills and delay climate goals, according to warnings to MSPs. The Scottish Greens are calling for a planning moratorium until new national guidelines are in place, as concerns grow about energy demand and environmental impact.

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Activists gather protesting against data centres in their local area outside the Scottish parliament on the first Thursday after recess on September 03, 2026 in Edinburgh. One woman is holding a "NO TO DATA CENTRES" placard.

Gaelic and Scots language unlock Scotland's lost oyster beds

Researchers have rediscovered long-lost oyster beds on Scotland's West Coast by mining Gaelic and Scots place names. Project Eisirean has identified previously undocumented habitats and is now trialling a mobile hatchery in Millport to restore native oyster populations.

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A man and two women stand on a rocky shoreline beside the water, holding oyster shells and strings of oysters toward the camera.

One person in the foreground presents a large oyster shell, while the other two display hanging clusters of shells.

The beach is covered with rocks and seaweed, with coastal houses, small boats, and a tree-lined shoreline visible in the background.

UK to turn cooler this week as changeable weather arrives

The UK will experience cooler temperatures from Tuesday as changeable weather moves in, bringing rain to northern and western regions. Highs of 17–22°C represent a significant drop from recent warmth, with unsettled conditions persisting through the week. A September heatwave is increasingly unli...

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Group of people standing on a pier looking out to sea. Many are wearing coats, and it also looks quite breezy

Free diver films massive lion's mane jellyfish off Welsh coast

A 21-year-old free diver captured rare footage of a giant lion's mane jellyfish measuring 10-15 metres off the Welsh coast. The sighting marks an unusual occurrence in Wales, where the species is more commonly found in Scottish waters.

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An orange tinted lion's mane jellyfish swims with its white tentacles floating behind it in the sea.

EPA Eliminates Emissions Limits for Coal and Gas Power Plants

The EPA has eliminated emissions limits for coal and gas power plants, projecting $310 billion in cost savings. The decision reverses Biden-era climate regulations and is part of a broader Trump administration effort to unwind environmental protections.

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Flash flooding swamps Northeast, halts half-marathon and traps vehicles

Flash flooding across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut triggered water rescues and stranded motorists. Some Connecticut areas received up to seven inches of rain in a short period, forcing half-marathon runners through waist-deep waters.

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A car struggles through a flooded street surrounded by trees after a heavy rainstorm.

Trump EPA Set to Repeal Carbon Pollution Standards for Coal and Gas Plants

The Trump administration's EPA is poised to formally repeal carbon pollution standards for coal and gas power plants, with the announcement expected during the G20 energy ministers' meeting in Houston on September 14, 2026. The rollback would eliminate federal authority to regulate greenhouse gas...

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£100,000 funding boost opens for community green projects across West Midlands

Community groups and young people can apply for grants up to £5,000 through the West Midlands Combined Authority's Circular Economy Call to Action Fund, with a separate Youth Climate Action Fund offering up to £2,500 for 15–24-year-olds. Applications close 25 September 2026.

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A group of six woman all dressed in outdoor warm clothing are stood in a line as they smile at the camera. Two women have their thumbs up. They are stood outside under a wooen canopy

Conservationist Tullis Matson receives honorary degree from Harper Adams University

Tullis Matson, founder of conservation charity Nature's SAFE, has received an honorary degree from Harper Adams University as part of its 125th anniversary celebrations. Matson, who left school with no qualifications due to dyslexia, now leads a biobank preserving cells from 400 endangered species.

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Photograph of Matson who is wearing a white shirt and a white coat with "Nature's Safe" embroidered on it. He's pictured inside a lab, with a large microscope on a desk behind him. The room has white walls and a few screens on the desk.

The summer climate change became undeniable in the Midlands

The summer of 2026 brought climate change into sharp focus for Midlands residents as wildfires destroyed homes, altered ecosystems, and spread livestock disease northward. Extreme weather, ecological damage, and infrastructure strain demonstrate the mounting costs of adaptation.

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An aerial view of destroyed homes after the Stourbridge wildfire on August 21,

Restored Cheshire wetland now home to nearly two-thirds of UK's rare black-necked grebes

A restored wetland near Warrington now hosts nearly two-thirds of the UK's breeding black-necked grebes, with a record 35 pairs recorded in 2025. The site was transformed from a dredging dumping ground into a network of freshwater pools and reedbeds.

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Black necked grebe Podiceps nigricollis, is a black bird with brown sides and yellow feathers on its face. This one is an individual swimming in water at a wetland habitat.

Sharks of Kent project reveals secrets of coastal predators

A new citizen-science project led by Kent Wildlife Trust and Adonis Blue is tagging sharks off the Kent coast to understand their movements and behaviour. The initiative trains local anglers to participate in research that reveals Kent's role as a critical nursery ground for young sharks.

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A starry smooth hound shark, small, light grey and about two feet long is held by a volunteer in a white tshirt.

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