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Nepal's Hydropower Gamble Exposed as Glacial Floods Kill Over 1,000

A glacial collapse triggered devastating floods across Nepal's border with Tibet on 25 August 2026, killing over 1,300 people and destroying more than 10% of the nation's hydropower capacity. The disaster exposes critical vulnerabilities in Nepal's near-total dependence on hydropower and reignite...

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A buzzing hive of activity with shops and vehicles lit-up at an intersection in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal

Four Devon green projects shortlisted for environmental award

Four Devon environmental projects have been shortlisted for the environmental award in a major regional awards scheme. Growing Well Garden, Shallowford Farm, Sampford Peverell Tree Wardens and Sustainable Hatherleigh are recognised for transforming their communities through conservation and susta...

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Man in a blue checkered shirt and a bucket hat, standing off the the left of a planter at a farm in Dartmoor. In the background there is a poly-tunnel greenhouse and rolling hills.

Trump Orders Removal of Endangered Species Protections for Grey and Mexican Wolves

President Trump signed an executive order to remove endangered species protections for grey and Mexican wolves, potentially allowing ranchers to kill the animals to protect livestock. The move has drawn criticism from conservation groups who warn it could undermine decades of recovery efforts.

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Two Mexican wolves named Valentia and Diego walk inside a cage at a Wolf Conservation Center on December 6, 2020 in South Salem, New York

Beaver pair filmed bonding on Exmoor as reintroduction thrives

Trail cameras have captured two beavers bonding on the Holnicote Estate in Somerset, offering encouraging signs for the reintroduction programme. The pair's pairing suggests they have found suitable habitat and food, potentially leading to family formation and population growth.

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A black and white image from an outdoor trail camera on Exmoor. The photo shows two beavers snuggled up in water, near a bush.

First Humans in Ireland Likely Migrated from Wales Across Ancient Land Bridge, Cave Art Reveals

Researchers have discovered ancient rock art in eight Irish caves dating back at least 15,000 years, suggesting the first humans in Ireland migrated from Wales across a now-submerged land bridge during the last Ice Age.

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At a secret location on a hillside in south-west Ireland, a roughly circular natural cave entrance with moss-covered limestone surrounds, covered with ferns, ivy and brambles.

Waste dumping in Welsh villages sparks enforcement action from regulators

Environmental regulators have issued enforcement notices after thousands of tonnes of building rubble, including toilet fragments and metals, were deposited in two Welsh villages. Residents fear contamination while the site operator claims it is creating a horse training area.

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A mound of soil and earth in a field. A woman looks up at it

UN adopts resolution backing map that shows Africa's true size

The UN General Assembly voted on September 4, 2026, to endorse the Equal Earth projection as an alternative to the Mercator map, which has distorted Africa's size for centuries. The resolution passed 164-1, with only the US voting against it.

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Side-by-side maps of Africa comparing two map projections. The Mercator projection on the left makes Africa appear smaller in comparison with Europe to its north. The Equal Earth projection on the right shows a longer, more proportionally accurate shape of the continent.

Isle of May puffin colony faces 30% decline amid storms and food shortages

Puffin numbers at the Isle of May have fallen by 30% in two years due to extreme weather, violent storms, and declining sand eel populations caused by warming seas, conservationists warn.

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A puffin with a mouth full of silver sand eels looking out to sea.

Households urged to stockpile food as El Niño threatens UK supply chain

Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle warns households to stockpile food as a record El Niño develops. The National Audit Office warns Britain's food supply chain faces risks from cyber-attacks, disease and extreme weather, with government strategy due by end of 2026.

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A cupboard filled with jars and tins of food.

West London to trial dedicated officer tackling illegal sewage misconnections

West London will trial a dedicated enforcement officer to tackle sewage misconnections—faulty plumbing causing households to pump waste into rivers. The scheme, funded by the mayor's office, could expand across London if successful. Thames Water has identified nearly 2,300 misconnected properties...

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Man in a pink hi-viz coat and rubber gloves holding a jar of murky water while he stares at it in a concerned manner.

Northern Ireland renewable energy hits record 53% as wind dominates supply

Northern Ireland's renewable electricity generation reached a record 53% in the year to June 2026, driven primarily by wind energy. The milestone exceeds the previous record and marks consistent renewable dominance since January, though the region still faces grid constraints and must reach 80% b...

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A windturbine sits on a grassy area surrounded by a lake. This sky is blue dotted by clouds

Kinky the 'Miracle Eagle' Returns to Scottish Skies Three Years After Surviving Broken Wing

Kinky, a white-tailed sea eagle that survived a severe broken wing as a chick on Scotland's Isle of Mull in 2023, has been spotted again three years later. The bird vanished in autumn 2024 but reappeared in July 2025, confirming its remarkable survival against expert expectations.

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The image shows a sea eagle with a marked bump in its left wing - its wings spread against the background of a grey sky.

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