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River Wye Granted Historic Cross-Border Charter to Combat Pollution

The River Wye becomes the UK's first river with a cross-border charter protecting it from pollution, endorsed by councils and environmental groups in England and Wales.

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£975,000 Project Restores Rare Coastal Magnesian Limestone Grasslands

A £975,000 project led by Durham County Council restored rare magnesian limestone grasslands, enhancing habitats and engaging communities through nearly 100 events.

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First Osprey Chick of 2026 Hatches in Southern England

The only breeding osprey pair in southern England, CJ7 and 022, have hatched their first chick of 2026 at Poole Harbour, marking a successful continuation of the reintroduction programme.

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Sea Foam on Britain’s Coast Is a Natural, Harmless Phenomenon

Sea foam seen along Britain’s coast is a natural, harmless phenomenon caused by algae growth and weather, not pollution or sewage.

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Glow Worms, Slime Moulds, and Rare Species Found in Scotland's Rainforest

A survey in Scotland's West Cowal peninsula identified 1,109 species including glow worms and rare lichens, highlighting the importance and threats to the temperate rainforest amid new government restoration targets.

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Danish Officials Plan to Remove Dead Whale from Anholt After Failed German Rescue

Danish officials plan to remove a dead humpback whale from Anholt island after a failed German rescue. The whale drifted near the coast, raising health concerns. A post mortem will be conducted, and the whale's arrival near Denmark remains a mystery.

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How Hurricanes and Typhoons Form and Climate Change’s Impact on Their Strength

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is forecast to be quieter due to El Niño. Climate change isn't increasing storm numbers but intensifies their strength, rainfall, and damage potential. The IPCC warns of more intense hurricanes with rising global temperatures.

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London School Transforms Flooded Playground with Climate-Adapted Design

St John’s primary in Barnet transformed its flood-prone playground with climate-adapted rain gardens, enhancing playtime and educating children on nature.

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UK's First Megafire: Four-Day Moorland Blaze Devastates Highlands and Moray

A four-day wildfire in the Highlands and Moray last year has been identified as the UK's first megafire, burning vast moorlands and releasing centuries-old carbon from peat soils, prompting new research and government wildfire strategies.

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Cyngor Gwynedd yn wynebu straen sylweddol o ganlyniad i dirlithriadau

Mae Cyngor Gwynedd yn wynebu straen sylweddol ar adnoddau a chyllid oherwydd nifer cynyddol o dirlithriadau, gyda galw am fwy o gyllid gan Lywodraeth Cymru i ymdopi â sgil effeithiau newid hinsawdd megis tirlithriadau a llifogydd.

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San Francisco Deploys AI to Protect Whales from Rising Ship Strikes

San Francisco Bay deploys AI-powered WhaleSpotter to detect whales and prevent ship strikes amid rising gray whale deaths linked to climate change and shifting migration patterns.

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Study Reveals Methods to Fully Offset Climate Impact on Windermere Lake

A study by the Environment Agency shows that removing all wastewater from Windermere could fully offset climate change impacts, reducing harmful algae blooms despite rising temperatures.

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