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Northern Ireland Launches Nature Recovery Strategy to Reverse Biodiversity Decline

Northern Ireland's new Nature Recovery Strategy aims to reverse biodiversity decline through science-based habitat restoration, with only 4% of land currently meeting international 30by30 protection standards.

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Scotland's recycling rate hits five-year low as landfill crisis deepens

Scotland's household recycling rate has fallen to 42.8% in 2025, its lowest in five years, while landfill space dwindles and a major Glasgow incinerator remains offline. The decline comes despite a shift toward energy-from-waste facilities.

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October's Hunter's Moon illuminates skies across the globe

October's Hunter's Moon created a spectacular global display, visible from San Francisco to Baghdad. The full Moon's extended visibility in the sky, similar to the preceding Harvest Moon, provided hunters with additional evening light—a tradition reflected in its enduring name.

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Tyne Nurdle Spill: Key Questions Months After Europe's Worst Microplastic Incident

Months after a July collision at the Port of Tyne released 18 tonnes of plastic nurdles into the river, key questions remain about recovery rates, environmental impact, and how far the pellets will spread across European coasts.

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Living with 1,000 penguins: Inside the world's most remote post office

George Clarke returns for his third season as postmaster at Port Lockroy, Antarctica's only post office, combining mail delivery with heritage conservation and wildlife monitoring during a five-month Antarctic summer deployment.

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Storm Boelo batters Wales with 84mph winds, leaving hundreds without power

Storm Boelo brought 84mph winds, flooding and power cuts to Wales on the weekend, affecting hundreds of homes. The storm followed Storm Austen, causing widespread disruption to transport and infrastructure across the region.

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Thousands lose power as Storm Boelo batters Ireland with 85mph winds

Storm Boelo brings 85mph winds and widespread power cuts across Ireland, with thousands without electricity in County Donegal, County Fermanagh and County Antrim. Amber and orange weather warnings remain in effect with multiple road closures reported.

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Isle of Man Faces Sewage and Seabird Challenges After a Decade as UNESCO Biosphere

The Isle of Man faces sewage pollution and seabird decline challenges after a decade as UNESCO's first whole-nation Biosphere. A new report highlights successes like juniper restoration and marine reserves, but warns many species remain in long-term decline ahead of a 2027 status review.

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Scottish Greens Demand Swinney End Indecision on North Sea Oil Drilling

Scottish Green Party leaders condemn UK and Scottish government positions on North Sea oil drilling at party conference. Co-leader Gillian Mackay criticises PM Burnham's Jackdaw approval and accuses Swinney of indecision, while Ross Greer announces new frequent flyer tax to fund discounted rail t...

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DNA testing project aims to save England's vanishing black poplar trees

A conservation project is using DNA testing to restore black poplar trees across the Thames Valley, where only 50 remain in Oxfordshire. The trees help prevent flooding and support rare wildlife.

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Hunter's Moon to illuminate UK skies this weekend

October's Hunter's Moon will light up UK skies from Sunday 25 October into Monday 26 October. The full Moon will rise just after 16:00 GMT on Sunday and reach official fullness at 04:11 GMT Monday. Weather prospects vary across the UK, with better conditions expected in southern regions. The Orio...

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Danish coast nurdles traced to Tyne spill, agency confirms

Danish authorities have confirmed that plastic pellets found along Denmark's coast originated from a major spill at the Port of Tyne in July. Tests show the nurdles match those released in the incident, with ocean currents explaining their arrival in Danish waters.

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