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Britain ‘set for bumper year’ for butterflies
Butterfly Conservation, the charity behind the annual Big Butterfly Count, says a hot and dry spring could produce a “bumper” year for butterflies in the UK, with several species already showing signs of increase. The count, running from 17 July to 9 August 2026, asks members of the public to record the butterflies and moths…
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Bank of England to stop accepting bonds linked to coal for key loans
The Bank of England has announced it will stop accepting bonds linked to thermal coal as collateral for the loans it routinely provides to commercial banks, in a move climate campaigners have hailed as a significant victory. The ban, which takes effect in October, signals that the central bank now views coal-linked assets as too…
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Mom’s agony as she loses her four children and their grandma in suspected carbon monoxide poisoning while waiting in car for help with flat tire
A mother has been left devastated after losing her four children and their grandmother, who all died in a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning incident while waiting inside a car for roadside assistance following a flat tyre. The tragedy highlights the little-known dangers of running a vehicle’s engine in an enclosed or stationary position, which can…
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Bedding flowers in parks and road verges fall victim to biodiversity drives as councils switch to hardier perennials
Local councils across Britain are moving away from traditional bedding flowers in parks and along road verges, replacing them with hardier perennial planting as part of wider efforts to boost biodiversity. The shift reflects a broader trend in local authority land management, prioritising wildlife-friendly and lower-maintenance planting over the seasonal displays that have long been…
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The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
A BBC feature examines the toll that night-shift work takes on the body, exploring how repeatedly overriding the body’s internal clock affects millions of shift workers, including nurses, paramedics, lorry drivers and factory staff. Scientists say the disruption is not simply a matter of tiredness but a collision with deep biological processes that occur during…
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Clairo Shares “Losing Pride” Demo To Benefit Climate Justice
Clairo has released a previously unheard demo, “Losing Pride,” with proceeds going to Zero Hour, a youth-led climate and environmental justice organisation. The release comes amid severe Canadian wildfires, which the singer-songwriter has cited as a stark reminder of the planet’s growing environmental instability, and marks her first new music since 2024. The melancholy demo…
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Weight-loss drugs may improve job prospects and dating odds for one group
A new study by Harvard economist Rebecca Diamond has linked GLP-1 weight-loss medications, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, to improved social and economic outcomes for some women, including better marriage and employment prospects. The findings suggest that weight loss achieved through these drugs may extend beyond physical health benefits, potentially influencing life outcomes tied to…
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FIFA Doesn’t Have a Plan to Deal With Climate Change
Wildfire smoke drifting from Canada has raised health concerns ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, held at an open-air stadium just outside New York City, and FIFA appears to have no formal plan in place to protect players or fans from poor air quality. This matters because the smoke could expose…
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Second half of summer to bring chances for rain but heatwave threat persists
Forecasts suggest the weather could turn more changeable during late July and August but the risk of heatwaves remains.