Dredged mud from a south coast harbour's being used to restore eroding saltmarsh in a scheme aimed at protecting both the local economy and wildlife.The trial at Lymington Harbour,Hampshire,involves placing sediment at a height that allows plants to recolonise naturally www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

As massive dump sites active in metropolitan areas adversely impacted the right to a clean and healthy environment of citizens,the Supreme Court has issued pan India directions for implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules,2026,which come into effect from April 1 www.europesays.com/2796096/

Barcelona's soaring Sagrada Familia basilica reached its maximum height on Friday, as a crane placed the upper arm of a cross atop the Tower of Jesus Christ. The church's central piece now towers 566ft above the city, the church said. news.sky.com/story/barcel...

Communities on Ireland's west coast say they will fight to safeguard their traditional seaweed rights against a "corporate takeover "of their livelihoods.Canadian owned firm Arramara,has renewed its application to acquire rights to harvest seaweed along the Conamara coast www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

The machines test the strength of the players' necks, both forward and back, and side-to-side. Neck strength in women players has emerged as a significant factor in preventing concussions and any resulting neurological damage. news.sky.com/story/id-hav...

AWT said it had received reports of puffins stranded on the Channel island's beaches, more than 10,000 of the birds had perished and washed up on beaches in France,Spain and Portugal,CWT said 262 puffins had washed up on Cornish beaches in January and February. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A farmer in his 80s,is legally responsible for clearing the rubbish and facing an estimated bill of between £40,000 and £50,000,despite being the victim of the crime,a fundraising campaign was launched by a member of the public has raised the clearance costs . www.hertsad.co.uk/news/2586929...

A judge has issued an order to temporarily block the deportation of four Chagossians who travelled to the Chagos Islands to protest against a deal to hand over the territory to Mauritius, aim of establishing a permanent settlement on their "homeland". www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Wellington's toilets continue to flush directly into the ocean since 4th February after the collapse of its wastewater treatment plant,millions of litres of raw and partially screened sewage have been pouring into pristine reefs and a marine reserve. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...

Communities are trying to cope with a relentlessly wet winter halting transport,closing schools and leaving homes underwater, underpinned by a longer term cycle of climate and sea level change theconversation.com/this-waterlo...

A genetic study of Ecuadorian markets found that 47%of fish samples were shark meat,including endangered and vulnerable species.The findings reveal widespread seafood mislabelling in highland cities and highlight urgent needs for traceability and enforcement oceanographicmagazine.com/news/threate...

The golden mussel, a highly destructive invasive species that began to plague South American waterways decades ago, has reached the Amazon region, threatening some of the richest biodiversity on the planet. www.science.org/content/arti...

The RSPB says it needs to raise £10,000 to continue urgent work delayed by flooding and heavy rain at a major nature reserve and faces a"race against time"to protect eroding salt marsh banks at Titchwell Marsh,near Brancaster on the north Norfolk coast,by the spring . www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Culling deer in England will be made easier under a government 10 year plan to deal with a population explosion that threatens woodlands,newly planted trees and farmland,they have damaged one third of English woodlands and left farmers with costly crop losses. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Shell has launched an arbitration claim against the Netherlands under a secretive court system for billions of euros over its decision to close the controversial Groningen gas field,which caused multiple earthquakes,economic stress and extensive damage to homes theecologist.org/2026/feb/10/...

More than 30 "drone squads" equipped with laser mapping technology are being deployed by the EA to tackle the increasing number of illegal waste dumps.The EA is facing mounting criticism over its ability to catch gangs behind the sites. news.sky.com/story/drones...

If we want others to take action, we have to start the conversation. Engage your friends, co-workers and stubborn in-laws by following these easy-to-understand talking points www.fauna-flora.org/explained/bi...

When 30 beluga whales and four dolphins are moved from Canada’s Marineland amusement park,the operation will be both a careful logistical feat and what former trainers say is a long overdue move to ensure the safe removal of the last captive whales in the country. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Canada has launched a five-year Whalesafe Fishing Gear Strategy to reduce whale entanglements, expand ropeless fishing technology, and protect North Atlantic right whales, aiming to balance sustainable fisheries with marine conservation. oceanographicmagazine.com/news/five-ye...

An investigation reveals that officials facilitated the illegal building of luxury homes in a key national park.Scores of illegal luxury mansions have been built in a UNESCO listed national park in Sierra Leone and the government has done little or nothing about it. www.euronews.com/green/2026/0...

A new study led by the University of Glasgow,measured microplastic concentrations in the faeces of birds nesting across Scotland and in the Basque Country,Spain,after analysis they found that microplastics,mostly fibres,were detected in 62.5% of nesting broods. news.stv.tv/west-central...

A once rare raptor is making a slow comeback thanks to the painstaking restoration of their favourite habitat,Staff at Caerlaverock nature reserve on the Solway coast worked to expand and improve 17 acres of reed bed over 4 years in the hope of attracting marsh harriers www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Appeal judges have overturned approval of a wind farm in the Borders which had been rejected on three occasions,SBC turned down the Wull Muir scheme in 2020,revised plans in July 2024 were also refused.The Scottish government ruled they could go ahead in January 2025. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Watchtree Nature Reserve,in Great Orton,Cumbria,bought the former RAF Great Orton Airfield,saying it "offers exceptional potential"for wildlife restoration,including its Grade II listed World War II watchtower,for £150,000 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Plastic bottles and debris which appears to have originated in Canada and dates back to the 1960s and 70s has washed up on an Orkney beach,litter pickers say they are "overwhelmed" by the amount of plastic they have found on the shoreline at Howar Sands in Sanday. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

7 vultures have been found dead in Bulgaria in an illegal poisoning incident,dealing a serious blow to efforts to restore populations.The victims were 6 Cinereous Vultures and 1 Griffon Vulture,discovered at a site regarded as a key area for vulture conservation www.birdguides.com/news/seven-v...

An Indigenous-led collaboration plans to develop Australia's first commercial giant freshwater prawn industry in Far North Queensland, combining ancient knowledge with modern hatchery science to create jobs and food security. www.csiro.au/en/news/All/...

Gloucestershire County Council is prioritising beaver reintroduction and protection for bats and dormice as part of its nature recovery plan,The councils put 113 measures in place such as natural flood management by restoring wetlands and increasing wildlife corridors. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The three boats,roughly 20 to 32 metres long, were filled with up to 8000-square-metres of sediment to create a stable structure on the Blackwater Estuary, between Maldon and West Mersea in Essex.This will provide a long term habitat for red listed birds. oceanographicmagazine.com/news/retired...

The Southern Indian Ocean off Western Australia is freshening rapidly due to climate-driven shifts in winds and currents.The change threatens ocean circulation,marine ecosystems,and nutrient mixing,highlighting risks to global climate and biodiversity. oceanographicmagazine.com/news/freshwa...

An elephant foot bone found by archaeologists digging in southern Spain may be evidence that a troop of war elephants stomped through ancient Europe,it could be the first concrete proof of the legendary Carthaginian General Hannibal's troop of battle elephants. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The Environment Agency has warned people living in some parts of the country about floodwater rising from beneath their feet, from in the ground. news.sky.com/video/the-in...

The UK Giant redwood are growing at a similar rate to those found in their native range in California,the UK trees outnumber the ones in the mountains of Sierra Nevada,however,they aren't yet as tall,In California the biggest reach 90m high,in the UK the tallest is 54.87m www.bbc.com/news/science...