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Staffordshire Moorlands Council Offers £400-£5,000 Grants for Green Projects

Staffordshire Moorlands District Council offers grants of £400 to £5,000 for community projects tackling climate change, with applications opening in April and another round planned for autumn.

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Getty Images A pair of hands in the soil with a small green plant between them

Former Dairy Farm to Become Global Peat Research Centre in Somerset

Somerset Wildlife Trust plans to convert a former dairy farm into an international peat research centre focused on restoring lowland peat bogs and addressing climate challenges.

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Michael Holmon An aerial image of the existing farm buildings at Honeygar Farm. It shows lots of barns and outhouses in the middle of bright green fields.

Reintroducing Beavers Transforms UK Landscapes and Flood Management

Cornwall's licensed wild beaver release is reshaping landscapes by slowing rivers and reducing flood risks, continuing Britain's rewilding success story.

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Rising Environmental Impact of Datacentres Sparks Debate on Quitting AI

Datacentre energy demand is surging globally due to AI, raising environmental concerns. Experts discuss AI's high energy use, limited transparency, and community impacts, urging collective action and responsible industry practices.

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Austrian Glaciers Rapidly Disintegrate Amid Climate Change, Scientists Warn

Scientists warn Austrian glaciers are not only shrinking but structurally disintegrating due to climate change, with significant losses recorded across the Alps.

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Getty Images A scientist takes a photo as part of an annual monitoring project of Austrian glaciers administered by the Austrian Alpine Association in 2023. In the background the glacier slopes down the rocky mountainside, while in the foreground chunks of ice are in a stream.

South West Water Admits Six Years of Illegal Pollution in Devon and Cornwall

South West Water has admitted 18 pollution offences from 2015-2021, involving illegal sewage spills across Devon and Cornwall, impacting rivers and beaches. Sentencing is set for June 2026.

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Google The image shows a wide sandy beach filled with groups of people sitting close to colourful windbreaks spread across the sand. Some people are walking along the shoreline while others are sitting or lying down on towels and beach chairs. There are a few small tents and beach shelters scattered around.

Oil Company Pays £6.1m for Ecological Damage After Major Spill

Perenco has been ordered to pay £6.1m to address ecological damage after a major oil spill at Poole Harbour in March 2023, funding clean-up, surveys, and local conservation projects.

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Environment Agency An oil spill can be seen in the water near the marsh land.

Beaver Caught Twice in Monitoring Trap Due to Love of Parsnips

A beaver at Wallington was caught twice by National Trust rangers monitoring their health, attracted by parsnips. The family includes nine beavers, with kits microchipped for identification. The mother has given birth twice since 2023.

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National Trust A brown beaver swimming in a water. Its fur is matted and wet with water. Green plants hang down from the river bank.

Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Project Sparks Environmental Concerns for Penguins

Namibia plans a major green hydrogen project to boost its economy but faces environmental concerns over impacts on unique desert flora and endangered African penguins.

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Getty Images A close-up of two African penguins looking away from each other in Namibia

Toronto’s Massive Snow Mountains Pose Environmental Risks Amid Winter Cleanup

Toronto's towering snow mountains, formed rapidly from recent storms, contain toxic road salt and pollutants, posing serious environmental risks to aquatic ecosystems despite efforts to balance public safety and ecological health.

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Yellow power shovels at a snow dumping area

Toxic Chemicals from Pet Flea Treatments Found at Harmful Levels in Welsh Rivers

Toxic chemicals from pet flea treatments are widespread in Welsh rivers, harming aquatic life. Research reveals contamination via wastewater and sewer misconnections, prompting revised veterinary advice on flea treatment use.

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Getty Images A woman holding a sandy coloured dog administers a dose of parasite treatment to the back of his neck

Winter Weather Returns to UK with Snow and Gales This Week

The UK will experience a return to colder temperatures this week, with snow possible in northern regions and gales expected over Scotland during the weekend. Variable weather is likely to continue throughout March.

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Bright yellow daffodils bow under a fresh dusting of snow