Research unmasks the true culprit in the so-called ‘Croydon Cat Killer’ case
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has shed light on a spate of mutilated cats found dead in London between 2014 and...
How green is 5G?
A panoply of dazzling new IoT applications is a given, it would seem, with all the potential benefits one might expect from a step-change in wireless connectivity. But what about the environmental footprint?
Sally Beare writes.
Veolia and the RSPB celebrate “landfill facelift” and biodiversity work in Essex
Work with the RSPB continues to promote local biodiversity across Pitsea Landfill site in Essex, says Veolia.
Equivalent in size to approximately 450 international football...
Rare leech recorded in Dumfries and Galloway
One of the rarest invertebrates in Scotland, the Medicinal Leech (Hirudo medicinalis), has been confirmed in Dumfries and Galloway for the first time, after...
BP’s plan to deal with blowouts and spills near the Amazon Reef is unworkable,...
BP’s oil spill response plan, a key part of the firm's application to drill for oil near the Amazon Reef in the Amazon Mouth...
Plastic is changing the behaviour of the world’s river sediment
A University of Leicester academic has led a study which appears to find that plastic pollution is changing the way riverbeds behave.
Plastic particles in...
Vital improvements needed to forecast impact of climate change on biodiversity, say scientists
Improvements must be made to how we predict the impact of climate change on plants and wildlife, according to new research published on 8...
Tree density research paves the way for non-destructive testing methods
University of West London (UWL) researchers say they have developed pioneering techniques to map the architecture and mass density of tree roots within the...
Curlews and puffins join the RSPB’s red list, but golden eagles are doing better
A report compiled by the RSPB and others warns that more than one quarter of UK birds are 'red listed' and in need of...
Lack of evidence hampers progress on corporate-led ecosystem restoration
A ‘near total’ lack of transparency is making it impossible to assess the quality of corporate-led ecosystem restoration projects, according to a Lancaster University-led...
Indonesian government meets Scottish traceability business to eliminate illegal fishing
The Indonesian Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Susi Pudjiastuti, met with software and traceability provider Traceall Global in mid April as part of...
‘Superhero’ seagrass meadows produce sand that may protect coral reef islands from sea-level rise
Seagrass meadows produce large volumes of sediment that can build coral reef island shorelines, increasing the resilience of low-lying reef island nations to future...
Certain environment authority decisions are based on trust in citizen data
County administrative boards and the Swedish Forest Agency use species sightings reported by the public to make various environmental decisions. This is done largely...
Oxford-Cambridge rail scheme’s “net gain” commitment shows HS2 failing nature, says RSPB
Transport Secretary’s announcement of preferred route for East West Rail timely reminder of HS2’s failure to protect environment, says conservation group
Responding to the Secretary...
UK’s damaged peatlands win new support to tackle climate change
A national initiative to conserve the UK’s peatlands has won a five year extension in a bid to stem the threats of climate change...
Even treated wastewater affects our rivers, and new study attempts to characterise species shift
New study seems to show that effluents from wastewater treatment plants change the balance of invertebrate communities in Hesse’s waters
Effluents from wastewater treatment plants...
Public urged to keep watch for tree pest oak processionary moth
The Forestry Commission has (on 11 May) urged the public to report sightings of oak processionary moth caterpillars. We are now entering the greatest...
Housing developers can play a major role in tackling the housing and biodiversity crisis,...
Developers must get their strategies right or risk costly delays as they struggle to meet biodiversity net gain requirements set out in the...
Buzz for new bee found in Greenwich
A bee species has been spotted for the first time breeding in Britain. The bee was found during a survey of Greenwich Peninsula...
Conference aims to provide answers in relation to Government woodland ambitions
England and Wales have just unveiled ambitious plans to dramatically increase woodland areas - but neither has addressed the financial and practical viability of...
