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Nearly 200 nations agree on nature recovery plan, but funding gaps persist

Nearly 200 nations have agreed on a new nature recovery action plan at talks in Armenia, but significant funding gaps remain a major obstacle to meeting 2030 biodiversity targets. While some conservation successes have been achieved, the world is on track to meet just one of 24 established goals.

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A baby elephant cane be seen under the legs of an adult elephant in the background is some grass

Scots Pine 'Granny Trees' at Risk After Cairngorms Wildfire

Foresters fear that centuries-old Scots pine trees damaged by a major Cairngorms wildfire may not survive, threatening seed sources and forest regeneration. However, birch, rowan and willow are showing encouraging recovery.

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There is a steep mountain slope where the undergrowth has recently been burned away by wildfire. There are several Scots pine in the frame which appear to have damaged blackened trunks because of the fire. In the backgound a loch and a glen are visible.

DIY Halloween costumes: Creative ideas that spare your wallet and the planet

Create memorable Halloween costumes from household materials without buying new items. Experts share creative techniques using paper, fabric scraps, makeup and everyday objects to build characters that are both sustainable and fun.

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A boy stands wrapped in toilet paper as he has his photograph taken

Yorkshire Water CEO Nicola Shaw steps down after one-star environmental rating

Yorkshire Water's chief executive Nicola Shaw has resigned, effective 1 January 2027, one day after the company received the Environment Agency's lowest environmental rating due to 260 pollution incidents in 2025. She will be replaced by Nicola Medalova, a chartered environmental health officer.

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A middle-aged woman with shortish grey hair. She is wearing a turquoise shirt against the backdrop of an indoor plant.

Rare red rainbow captured in County Antrim

Peter Kirk captured an exceptionally rare red rainbow in Mallusk, County Antrim, on Friday morning. Red rainbows form through the same optical process as ordinary rainbows but appear only at sunrise or sunset when sunlight travels through more atmosphere, scattering away blue and green wavelengths.

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A picture of the sky with the red rainbow.

Wildlife Trusts Complete £30m Purchase of Historic Rothbury Estate

Conservation charities have completed a £30m purchase of the 9,500-acre Rothbury Estate in Northumberland, backed by Sir David Attenborough and over 25,000 donors. The acquisition prevents fragmentation and enables habitat restoration across a landscape that will become a 40-mile ecological corri...

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The River Coquet, viewed from above, running through woodland. Green hills can be seen in the distance.

Golden Eagle Chick Marks Milestone in Scottish Conservation Effort

A golden eagle chick named Beaky Junior has become the first to fledge from a managed grouse moor in southern Scotland, marking a major milestone for a species nearly extinct in the region. The achievement reflects unprecedented cooperation between conservationists, landowners and gamekeepers.

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A golden eagle being held in human hands. It is looking directly into the camera.

Water firms' environmental standards slip further, regulators warn

Environmental performance at eight of nine English water companies deteriorated again last year despite investment, regulators' joint report shows. Only Severn Trent received the highest rating.

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UK's Worst Chemical Contamination Found at Former RAF Base Earmarked for 9,000 Homes

Testing at a former RAF base earmarked for 9,000 homes reveals the UK's worst PFAS contamination. The site contains dangerously elevated levels of forever chemicals, with concerns raised about existing homes and a planned primary school.

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An aerial view of a fire pit at former RAF Upper Heyford in 1989.

Manx Shearwaters Return to Isle of Canna in Major Conservation Push

Conservationists are relocating young manx shearwaters to the Isle of Canna to restore a breeding population devastated by rats. The National Trust for Scotland has moved 40 birds from Rum, with early results showing successful fledging in the project's first two years.

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A conservationist wearing blue waterproof and a black cap is kneeling down on a hilltop while holding a young manx shearwater. The bird is grey and fluffy. Behind the woman is an area of coastline and the sea.

Himalayan Building Boom Puts 300,000 at Risk of Glacial Disasters

A new study finds 300,000 people in the Himalayan region now live in zones vulnerable to glacial disasters, as tourism and housing construction surged 45% between 2016 and 2023. Development in flood-prone areas accelerated even faster at 78%.

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Namche Bazaar's colourful rooftops spread across terraced hillsides in Nepal's Everest region, with the snow-capped peak of Mount Thamserku towering above the town under a clear blue sky.

Scottish Government Approves Controversial Gas Power Station at Peterhead

Scotland's government has approved a new 910-megawatt gas-fired power station at Peterhead by SSE and Equinor, featuring carbon capture technology. Environmental groups oppose the decision, while supporters argue it could reduce emissions by over 90%.

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