Over 600 seals rescued off the coast of the UK in the past 10...
Wildlife charity Sea Life has rescued and rehabilitated 636 seals over the past 10 years with its rescue teams based at Scarborough and Hunstanton,...
Quest for sustainable alternative to peat gets £320,000 boost
Innovative trial will use household food and green waste
Replacing the estimated 1.7 million cubic meters* of peat used in horticulture with sustainable alternatives is...
Group distils wisdom on biochar for climate-smart agriculture
Burning biochar has been a traditional agriculture practice used by humans since time immemorial. A new study attempts to synthesize global data from nearly...
20-year research project reveals “devastating loss of British & Irish flora“
The creators of the new Plant Atlas say it is “the most powerful statement ever produced on the state of our wild and naturalised...
A mixture of trees purifies urban air best, reports Swedish study
Conifers are generally better than broadleaved trees at purifying air from pollutants. But deciduous tree may be better at capturing particle-bound pollution. A new...
‘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...
Project outlines first commercial scale seaweed farm between offshore wind turbines
A project to create a commercial-scale seaweed farm located between offshore wind turbines has gotten underway, with funding from Amazon. The project, known as...
Rewild the night sky by tackling light pollution says charity
Chris Packham is urging the public to spend 20 minutes counting stars to help build a crucial national database mapping light pollution. The broadcaster...
Birds bounce back when farms devote 10% of their land to nature-friendly measures, says...
A more strategic approach to wildlife-friendly farming schemes is required to recover England’s farmland bird populations, according to a new study led by the...
Measuring oil contamination in soil
Petroleum hydrocarbons in soil continues to be an area of interest for scientists as they are the most common contaminants that are toxic to...
New green infrastructure framework “is an opportunity to brighten millions of lives”
With one in three people – around 9.4 million households - lacking easy access to nature (and the huge health and wellbeing benefits that...
Exhibition explores how peatlands protect the planet
A new exhibition opening at the University of St Andrews’ Wardlaw Museum explores the importance of peatlands in Scotland and across the world.
While peat...
New tree guidance published for local authorities
A new toolkit has been published, designed to provide local authorities across the country with specific guidance on tree planting, supporting them to plan...
Sponsored Content: Sensors help optimise growing conditions underground
Zero Carbon Farms runs a microgreens salad and herb growing operation in former WWII air-raid shelters in Central London. Through its sustainable growing and on-site packaging practices, and its supply to local retailers and restaurants, Zero Carbon Farms has exceeded its zero carbon footprint. In 2021 the firm secured "Carbon Neutral Plus" status.
Don’t bet the farm on forests and soils?
New research by the University of East Anglia highlights the risks of countries relying on nature-based solutions to achieve net zero
Rudolf is coping with climate change better than feared – for now
The North Pole is not what it once was. The Arctic is the area on the globe where temperatures are rising the fastest. On...
Megacities out-shine the moon in coastal environments says first quantification of artificial light at...
Coastal megacities could be illuminating the marine environment up to six times more than the moon but are often not considered when reviewing stressors...
ELMs: farmers back funding for hedgerow expansion, CPRE survey shows
There is overwhelming support among farmers for the government to introduce a target to expand the country’s hedgerow network, according to a survey conducted...
Global standard for biodiversity impacts moves a step closer
A proposed reporting standard that seeks to unlock accountability for the impacts organizations have on the natural world, informing the global response to a...
Woodlands conservation charity opens applications for scientific research programme
Time is running out to apply for the latest round of Woodland Trust grants which could fund research to help solve the climate and...
