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Winter Flooding and Storms Devastate Wildlife Across South West England

Severe winter flooding in South West England has devastated wildlife, destroying nests, drowning mammals, and threatening butterfly populations, with experts urging natural flood defenses and habitat protection.

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Research Explores Fungal Networks to Aid Woodland Creation in Cumbria

Research at Wild Haweswater, Cumbria, studies underground fungal networks to support resilient woodland creation as part of England's goal to plant 260,000 hectares of new forest.

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Rising Giant Sinkholes Threaten Turkey’s Farmers Amid Water Crisis

Giant sinkholes in Turkey’s Konya region are increasing due to falling groundwater, extreme heat, and water-intensive farming, threatening farmers and prompting calls for sustainable agricultural practices.

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Northern Ireland's Marine Strategy Must Ensure Effective Protection for Seabirds, Charity Urges

Northern Ireland's updated Marine Protected Area strategy aims to enhance protection for sites like Strangford Lough, with calls from RSPB NI for effective management to secure seabird and sealife futures amid alarming seabird mortality.

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UK Winter Rainfall Above Average but No National Records Set

UK winter rainfall is 9% above average but no national records were broken. Southern England saw its seventh-wettest winter, while Scotland was drier. Four named storms caused damage and flooding. Climate change trends show warmer, wetter winters continuing.

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Lynx Reintroduction in Scotland Faces Support and Opposition Among Highlanders

Scotland’s plan to reintroduce lynx faces mixed reactions. While 61% support it, farmers and gamekeepers express concerns over livestock predation and forestry impacts. Charities aim to build broad acceptance through consultations and compensation schemes.

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Campaigners Behind 's Dirty Business Highlight UK's Water Pollution Crisis

Ash Smith and Peter Hammond's decade-long fight against sewage pollution in England's waterways inspired 's Dirty Business, highlighting ongoing environmental and public health concerns.

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Emperor Penguins’ Annual Moult Threatened by Shrinking Antarctic Sea Ice

Scientists warn that shrinking Antarctic sea ice threatens Emperor penguins during their annual moult, risking mass mortality and altering extinction predictions.

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Critics Warn Scotland’s Emissions Strategy Overly Dependent on Unproven Technologies

The UK Climate Change Committee warns Scotland’s emissions strategy relies heavily on unproven technologies, with concerns over heating decarbonisation and carbon capture plans.

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Golden Eagles Thrive in Southern Scotland Despite Challenges

The golden eagle population in southern Scotland has reached record levels after a decade-long relocation project, despite deaths and disappearances. Conservationists remain optimistic about the species' long-term recovery and expansion.

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Europe Faces Rising Climate Crisis Amid Growing Denial and Policy Rollbacks

Severe storms and floods across Europe highlight a worsening climate crisis amid growing denial and policy rollbacks, with tragic losses in Spain and calls for urgent adaptation.

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Australia Faces Brutal Heatwave and Fires Amid Government Support for Fossil Fuels

Australia faces its harshest heatwave since 2019 with record temperatures, widespread fires, and ongoing government support for fossil fuel projects amid rising climate concerns.

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