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Kent's Duke of Burgundy Butterfly Population Surges by 9000% Over 20 Years

Kent's Duke of Burgundy butterfly population has surged by over 9000% in 20 years due to targeted conservation efforts, habitat creation, and government support, marking a rare success amid national declines.

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Butterfly Conservation/Jim Higham An orange, brown and yellow butterfly with a striped antennae sits on a blade of grass

Church Pulverbatch Nature Project Boosts Wildlife and Community Spirit

Volunteers in Church Pulverbatch, Shropshire, have transformed local spaces by planting wildflower meadows and creating habitats, benefiting wildlife and community events while preserving historical sites.

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BBC Photo of David looking into the camera and smiling. He is wearing a blue and white striped rugby shirt with a dark khaki gilet over the top. He is stood on the edge of a meadow with wild grasses - the sky is bright blue and there is plenty of sunshine.

Study Finds Super-Rich’s Assets Drive Disproportionate Climate Damage

Greenpeace finds the super-rich cause nearly $1tn in annual climate damage via ownership-based emissions, with the top 1% responsible for 40% of such emissions globally.

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Looking up through a geometric glass atrium at modern apartment buildings and sky

Bycatch Causes Severe Losses to British Marine Wildlife, New Analysis Shows

A new analysis reveals thousands of protected British marine species die annually as bycatch, urging stronger government action and monitoring to protect whales, seabirds, and other wildlife.

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A net is raised with hundreds of dogfish, an unintended bycatch.

Osprey Cam Captures Nesting Life Atop Queensland Rainforest Canopy Crane

For 15 years, a pair of ospreys have nested atop James Cook University's rainforest canopy crane in Queensland. The 'Osprey Cam' livestreams their life cycle, offering a unique view of their nesting, hunting, and parenting behaviors.

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Mating pair of ospreys in the nest atop a crane in Queensland's Daintree rainforest

Scotland's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Decline Slightly as Progress Slows

Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions fell by 1% in 2024, slowing from 2023's 1.9% drop. Despite overall reductions since 1990, increases in transport and buildings emissions highlight challenges ahead.

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Getty Images A general view of cars on a motorway, with high-rise buildings in the background

North Yorkshire Council Proposes New Tree and Woodland Protection Plan

North Yorkshire Council plans a new countywide tree and woodland management policy to protect natural assets, support wildlife, and address climate change, with proposals set for council review on 16 June.

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North Yorkshire Council An open meadow with a large tree occupying the left side of the frame and a grassy field stretching across the foreground and background. A woman stands beneath the branches of the tree. She has curly grey hair and is wearing a dark, short-sleeved top, dark trousers, and boots. She is examining leaves from the tree, with both hands raised at chest height.

Water Voles Reintroduced to Batford Springs Reserve After 40 Years

Harpenden Town Council has reintroduced 200 water voles to Batford Springs after 40 years, following extensive habitat restoration and monitoring to ensure a safe environment free of invasive mink.

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Steve Collins A small water vole perches on the edge of a cylindrical tube being held by a person. The animal has soft brown fur, tiny rounded ears, short limbs, and dark, shiny eyes.

Global Mangrove Forests Recovering After Decades of Decline

Scientists report a global recovery of coastal mangrove forests since 2010, driven by legal protections, public awareness, and natural regeneration, despite ongoing regional threats and environmental challenges.

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Getty Images Small mangrove trees sit spread out in clear shallow seawater, in the background is denser patches of mangrove forest. The sky is blue.

How a Fair, Sustainable Future for 99% Is Achievable by 2100

A new report outlines a radical yet achievable plan for global wellbeing and sustainability by 2100, combining decarbonisation, sufficiency, and drastic inequality reduction to ensure prosperity for 99% on a habitable planet.

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People wade through flood waters after heavy monsoon rains in Feni, south-eastern Bangladesh, 24 August 2024.

Water Voles Reintroduced to River Wey After 20 Years

Water voles have been reintroduced to the River Wey in Farnham after 20 years, with around 300 released to aid recovery from decline due to habitat loss and predation.

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National Trust / Richard Bradshaw A water vole swims through still water covered with lily pads and floating leaves, its head and back visible above the surface as it moves between the vegetation.

Volunteers Complete 12-Hour Cleanup of Fly-Tipped Waste on Bwlch Mountain

Volunteers from the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team removed over a tonne of fly-tipped waste from Bwlch Mountain in a challenging 12-hour operation, with council support condemning the illegal dumping and pledging future enforcement.

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