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Fridge Recycling Crisis Deepens as Processing Plants Close and Heat Waves Surge

Dozens of councils across England and Wales have suspended fridge collections due to a severe shortage of recycling capacity, driven by plant closures and extreme heat. The backlog is raising concerns about increased illegal dumping as the government cracks down on waste crime.

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24/7 space weather forecasters protect Earth's vital systems from solar storms

The Met Office operates a 24-hour space weather forecasting team to protect critical infrastructure from solar storms. Researchers from Aberystwyth University are working to improve prediction accuracy, with new guidance now available for transport operators.

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Wind Farm Plan Submitted Near Flow Country World Heritage Site

Low Carbon has submitted plans for up to 12 wind turbines near Scotland's Flow Country World Heritage Site, with proposals to restore 383 acres of forest to peatbog. The project could power 32,878 homes annually and generate £432,000 yearly in community benefits.

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China warns of 'high risk' as glacier-formed lake threatens second flood

China warns a glacier-formed barrier lake near the Nepal-Tibet border poses a "high risk" of breaching and causing a second flood. The lake has accumulated 2.5 million cubic metres of water, with 3 million more expected in coming days. Experts suggest natural drainage is most likely.

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Barrier lake formed near Nepal and Tibet border

West Midlands Enters Third Day of Flooding as New Warnings Issued

The West Midlands faces its third day of flooding after heavy rain and thunderstorms. A burst water main in Bilston has submerged Church Street, while 55 Birmingham properties have flooded. Fresh warnings cover Staffordshire and Warwickshire.

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Greens demand freeze on new data centres over water and energy concerns

The Green Party leader calls for a temporary ban on new data centre approvals, citing water and energy consumption concerns. The government warns a pause would damage jobs and national security, while the UK expands AI infrastructure across designated growth zones.

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Nepali diaspora mobilises for flood relief as Australia pledges support

Australia's Nepali diaspora is organising vigils and fundraising to support recovery after catastrophic flooding in Nepal killed 469 and left over 1,300 missing. The government pledged A$5 million in aid and plans to deploy a specialist team.

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Thunderstorms, heavy rain and gales set to drench UK over bank holiday weekend

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds will dominate the UK bank holiday weekend as 20 million people prepare to travel. Eastern England faces a yellow weather warning until Friday morning, with some locations potentially receiving up to 50 mm of rain in 12 hours. Temperatures will be signifi...

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60 homes to be demolished in Clackmannanshire mining subsidence crisis

Officials have told residents of Coalsnaughton that 60 homes across two streets must be demolished following an eight-week investigation into mining subsidence. The ground movement, which has caused up to 0.6 metres of subsidence since 2018, is linked to historical coal mining. Compensation will ...

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Aberdeen man loses brother, uncle and cousin in Nepal flash floods

A man from Aberdeen has lost three family members in devastating flash floods that struck Nepal on Wednesday, killing at least 165 people with 1,500 missing. His mother, father and grandmother survived by escaping to higher ground.

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Glacier collapse triggered deadly Nepal-Tibet border floods, scientists confirm

Scientists have identified a collapsed glacier as the cause of a devastating flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border that killed at least 177 people. The disaster highlights the accelerating dangers posed by melting Himalayan ice due to climate change and tectonic uplift.

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East Sussex man flies to Nepal to search for five missing relatives after border floods

A man from East Sussex is flying to Nepal to search for his wife, parents, brother and uncle missing since catastrophic flash floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border. Nearly 1,500 people are unaccounted for across both countries.

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