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Cornish sardines back on menu for penguins
Paradise Park in Hayle has resumed feeding its 26 Humboldt penguins locally caught Cornish sardines, replacing frozen sprats imported from the Netherlands. The change followed a conversation between a keeper and local fisherman Tom Lambourn, and is significant because it supports local fishing while reducing the distance fish must travel. The park now sources two…
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Heatwave Strains Farms as Ireland’s O’Connor Takes Heptathlon Second
England’s drought is hitting livestock and pasture, while reports of an injured orca off Spain raise concern. Kate O’Connor sits second in Birmingham’s European heptathlon.
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Draft dark skies guidance drawn up for the Highlands
Highland Council has drafted guidance to reduce light pollution across the region, aiming to improve views of the night sky and support communities seeking dark sky status. The proposals matter because they could shape how future development balances safety lighting with environmental protection, lower energy use and astronomy tourism. Major developments in or near dark…
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Vile rich kid, 18, set to swap ritzy enclave for PRISON after he admitted repeatedly kicking terrified sea lion that tried to get away from him
An 18-year-old from an affluent California community is facing a prison sentence after admitting repeatedly kicking a sea lion that was attempting to escape. The case has drawn attention because of the alleged cruelty towards a protected marine animal and the prospect of a custodial penalty for the offender. The article identifies the defendant as…
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EPA sued for approving semiconductor chemicals that may pose health risks
Environmental and community groups sued the Trump administration on Friday over its approval of two chemicals for use in semiconductors despite posing health risks. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently approved the two unnamed chemicals for use in the semiconductor industry even though it also found potential risks to workers and the general public, the…
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Killer whale is spotted with shotgun pellet wounds off Spain – following spate of orca attacks on yachts
A killer whale has reportedly been seen off Spain with wounds said to be consistent with shotgun pellets. The sighting is concerning because it may indicate deliberate harm to a protected marine animal, amid heightened attention on interactions between orcas and boats in the region. The report links the incident to recent cases in which…
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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…