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Wildfire on tinderbox dry Sheffield moorland now burning for 48 hours
A conservation group decried how people are “still are turning out with camps and naked flames” despite one of the driest summers on record
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‘We are apolitical’ Sheffield club manager says after facing backlash for hiring out space to Restore Britain
“Crookes Club provide a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for all sections of the community”
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Wildlife suffering in heatwaves, say experts
Yorkshire conservationists have warned that this summer’s heatwaves are severely harming wildlife by drying streams, ponds and soils, leaving animals short of water, food and shelter. They say the effects could continue into winter, as plants fruit early or poorly and wildlife faces disrupted breeding and migration. Yorkshire Wildlife Trust reported extremely low water levels…
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Biden-era effort to boost power lines cut by Trump administration
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump cuts Biden-era effort to boost power lines The Trump administration is canceling a Biden-era effort to speed up power line construction in parts of Pennsylvania, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Nebraska and the Dakotas. Joe Raedle, Getty Images file The Energy Department announced this…
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Sheffield Air Rifle Case as Zoo Conservation Faces Brexit Strain
Three men appeared in court in connection with an alleged air-rifle shooting in Sheffield in which five children and a 62-year-old woman were injured. The incident occurred on Richmond Park Avenue in August 2024; reports said three children needed hospital treatment to remove pellets. The proceedings reported on 13 August concern allegations, not findings of…
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Marvel’s Wolverine Has You Hunting For Resources, Drinking Whiskey, And Beating Up Nightmares
Unlike its work on the Spider-Man games, Insomniac won’t be throwing players into an open-world environment with Marvel’s Wolverine. It’s an old-school single-player game that focuses on pushing the story from Point A to Point B, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t take a detour or two. This will allow players to spend some extra…
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‘Hope In The Water’ Docuseries From David E. Kelley & Andrew Zimmern Renewed For Season 2 At PBS
PBS has renewed environmental docuseries Hope In The Water for a second season, following its 2024 debut. The programme examines efforts to feed a global population of more than eight billion while protecting freshwater systems and oceans, placing its focus on practical, sustainable solutions. The three-part second season will premiere in 2027 and feature returning…
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POLL OF THE DAY: Are Labour’s environmental policies to blame for record wildfires?
A Daily Mail poll invites readers to weigh in on whether the Labour government’s environmental policies are to blame for a record surge in wildfires across England and Wales. Some 1,017 fires have already occurred this year, matching the total for the whole of 2025, with campaigners arguing that Labour’s rewilding approach has left countryside…
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Trump-approved energy projects at risk of sudden death by next hostile president
President Donald Trump’s effort to speed up energy and infrastructure projects could be weakened by an Environmental Protection Agency power that allows permits to be vetoed even after they have been issued. The article argues that this creates uncertainty for developers, as a future administration hostile to a project could potentially halt it after companies…
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Elden Ring wants you to stop hitting yourself
Polygon’s Jenna Stoeber argues that, despite Elden Ring’s formidable difficulty, it is also deliberately funny. The video says FromSoftware uses environmental humour and game design to turn player mistakes into punchlines, often ending with the familiar “You Died” screen. The article frames the game’s comedy as emerging from unexpected traps, hazards and situations that encourage…