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Rescuers Employ Air Cushions in New Effort to Save Stranded Humpback Whale

Rescuers plan to use air cushions to free a stranded humpback whale off Germany's coast, despite its critical condition and previous failed attempts.

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Reuters People next to a humpback whale stranded on a sandbank,

Rare White-Letter Hairstreak Butterflies Return After 430 Elm Trees Planted

After planting over 400 elm trees in the Quantocks, volunteers have spotted rare white-letter hairstreak butterflies, a species that has declined by 80% since 1973 due to habitat loss and disease.

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Butterfly Conservation A white-letter hairstreak butterfly is sitting on a green leaf. It is mostly brown with an orange stripe and a white W on its wings.

Ministers Propose Prescription-Only Flea Treatments to Protect Environment

Ministers consider restricting over-the-counter flea and tick treatments to prescriptions only, aiming to reduce environmental harm caused by these toxins affecting wildlife and waterways.

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Scotland's Last Natterjack Toads Face Critical Threats Along Solway Coast

Scotland's only natterjack toad colonies along the Solway Coast face severe threats from habitat loss and climate change. Conservation groups urge the public to help by reporting their distinctive calls to aid survival efforts.

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Getty Images A natterjack toad with green eyes and mottled skin

Surrey Wildlife Trust Fundraises £40K to Restore Local Wildlife Habitats

Surrey Wildlife Trust aims to raise £40K to restore local wildlife habitats, helping species like hedgehogs and swifts return to Surrey's residential areas.

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Getty Images The image shows a hedgehog sitting in the grass.

Why Cutting Energy Costs May Be Key to Reducing UK Carbon Emissions

Rising electricity costs challenge the UK's net zero goals. Experts argue that focusing on reducing energy prices may accelerate adoption of clean technologies like heat pumps and EVs, balancing emissions cuts with economic realities.

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BBC A treated image of a coal power station in England

New Research Reveals Broader Environmental Impact of Sand Dredging in Lough Neagh

New research from Queen's University Belfast suggests sand dredging in Lough Neagh has wider ecological impacts than previously known, affecting sediment spread and water quality. The Lough Neagh Sand Traders dispute these findings, citing prior assessments.

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BBC A man is looking directly into the camera. He has red hair and a beard. He is wearing a grey coloured waterproof jacket and a purple and blue checked shirt. Behind him you can see green trees and water.

Wetter Winters and Warmer Summers Impact Marine Life in Devon and Cornwall

Record winter rainfall in Devon and Cornwall is increasing pollution and sediment in coastal waters, impacting marine life, shellfish, and human health as conditions warm. Monitoring reveals large sediment plumes, algal blooms, and bacterial presence, with ongoing environmental challenges.

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BBC Dr Gavin Tilstone is in a black coat, black trousers and white shirt. He is sat on a rock on a rocky beach. He is facing the camera. The sea is in the background. The sky is blue with some white clouds.

Peatland Restoration Project Launches Near Loch Ness to Boost Ecosystems

A new project near Loch Ness aims to restore over 1,000 hectares of peatland, enhancing carbon storage and wildlife habitats through collaborative efforts involving charities and private landowners.

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Tracks Ecology Limited An aerial photograph showing a wide open expanse of peat bog. There are dozens of small pools and very few trees.

UK Butterfly Populations Decline Over 50 Years of Monitoring

A 50-year volunteer survey reveals over half of UK's butterfly species are declining due to habitat loss, pollution, and climate change, with some species thriving amid changing conditions.

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Iain H Leach A butterfly with yellow and black markings is pictured perched on a bluebell.

Tuvalu to Host Leaders Ahead of COP31 Climate Summit in Turkey

Tuvalu will host a pre-COP31 leaders' meeting as Turkey’s Murat Kurum expresses full confidence in Australia’s Chris Bowen to lead negotiations.

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Australia’s energy and emissions minister, Chris Bowen, will co-convene a leaders’ event in Tuvalu before the Cop31 summit

Golden Eagle Reintroduction Supported, Consultation Essential for Success

Northern England charities welcome government support for golden eagle reintroduction, stressing that thorough consultation with local communities is essential for success, with potential releases as early as 2027 in areas like the North Pennines and Lake District.

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Ian Georgeson A close-up image of a Golden Eagle with its body almost filling the picture. It is a brown colour with white on its wings and around its face and has its wings about to be outstretched. It is looking intently into the camera.

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