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Flood-hit residents fear quarry blasts will repeat after homes inundated

Residents evacuated after a quarry blast flooded 13 homes in Cardiff remain anxious about future operations. The Health and Safety Executive investigation found the explosion displaced water from old mine workings but determined underground structures were not compromised. Many residents remain i...

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Race to save Britain's rarest snail before it vanishes forever

One of Europe's rarest snails, found only in a Welsh lake, is being rescued from extinction through an ambitious breeding programme involving multiple zoos and a dedicated conservationist's backyard operation.

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A glutinous snail in a tank in Dudley Zoo. The small, brown mollusc, flecked with spots of gold slithers across a surface covered in green algae.

UK Set for Warm Weekend but Heatwave Unlikely This September

The UK will experience warm, humid conditions this weekend with temperatures reaching the low-to-mid 20s Celsius, but forecasters say heatwave criteria will not be met. Cooler, wetter weather is expected to return by midweek.

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A woman in a green and white striped shirt holds an electric fan to her face during a heatwave

Atlantic Hurricane Season Poised to Break Record as Historic El Niño Suppresses Storms

The Atlantic hurricane basin remains without a single hurricane as of mid-September 2026, poised to break a satellite-era record. A historic El Niño pattern and Saharan dust are suppressing tropical development during what should be peak season.

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The shoreline in Galveston, Texas during a tropical storm warning on June 17, 2026

Endangered species face extinction threat in Wales' largest national park

A £1m restoration project launched in September 2026 aims to save endangered species including the ring ouzel bird and Tufted Saxifrage from extinction in Nant Ffrancon valley, Wales' largest national park. The three-year initiative will restore 1,635 hectares of habitats using innovative grazing...

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A green valley in Eryri national park. It has steep sides and is dotted with trees, a winding stream and a small stone cottage

North Yorkshire approves 23.5m-tonne ash extraction at Drax mound

North Yorkshire Council has approved extraction of 23.5 million tonnes of ash from Barlow Ash Mound next to Drax Power Station. The committee imposed strict conditions including restricted working hours (08:00–20:00, excluding Sundays) and a requirement that 65% of material be transported by rail...

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An aerial image of Drax power station showing several cooling towers set among a large site with buildings. The power station is surrounded by green land.

August 2026 ties as world's hottest month as El Niño intensifies

August 2026 has tied as the world's hottest month on record, driven by climate change and a strengthening El Niño pattern. Global temperatures reached 1.65°C above pre-industrial levels, while ocean temperatures hit unprecedented highs. Western Europe experienced its warmest summer ever recorded.

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A number of people are crossing the street in Rome, in the shadow of the Colosseum, - several are holding umbrellas and sunhats as protection from the Sun. The sky is blue and cloudless on the left of the picture some city buildings and trees can be seen.

Beavers could transform Gloucestershire's wildlife and drought resilience

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust and Forestry England are surveying the county to assess suitability for reintroducing beavers, which could boost biodiversity and drought resilience. Evidence from Forest of Dean trials since 2018 shows dramatic increases in wildlife. Any wild release requires gover...

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A beaver spotted on the edge of a pond surrounded by grass and overgrowth

Evidence mounts that Earth's climate may be warming faster than previously estimated

Scientists increasingly believe that cleaner air is removing a cooling effect that had partially offset greenhouse warming, potentially accelerating global warming. New research suggests the climate may be more sensitive to greenhouse gases than previously estimated, with implications for future ...

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White-point moth reaches Scotland for first time after North Sea crossing

A white-point moth blown across the North Sea has been found at a Scottish nature reserve in what specialists believe is the first recorded sighting of the species in Scotland, captured during a community survey at St Abb's Head.

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A brown moth with a white point on its back on a large green leaf

River Deben flows freely for first time in 25 years after major restoration

The River Deben in Suffolk is flowing more freely than it has for 25 years after a major restoration effort following April's weir collapse. Coordinated work by councils, landowners, and the Environment Agency has restored water flow to the channel, with further repairs and footpath restoration p...

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Coventry nature park to get boardwalk and wetland habitats in major upgrade

Coventry City Council is launching a major improvement project at Longford Nature Park, starting in September 2026. The work will include a new boardwalk, wetland habitat creation, and removal of fly-tipped waste, funded through developer contributions.

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