Tuesday May 26, 2026
Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed
The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe.
Starmer vows to act on social media after meeting bereaved parents
Some parents believe whether the government will take strong enough action remains to be seen.
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.
Fly counters help to spot signs of river pollution
Hundreds of volunteers survey Scotland's watercourses and report any issues of concern quickly.
River will take decades to recover from 'vandalism'
An ecologist says it'll take a generation for the River Lugg in Herefordshire to recover from damage done by farmer John Price
The misconnected pipes polluting urban rivers
A misconnection happens when wastewater is incorrectly diverted into surface drains.
Britain's protected birds of prey still being shot, trapped and poisoned, says RSPB
The charity says more than half of attacks happened on or near land managed for game shooting.
The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.
