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An eight-year-old girl was seriously injured after a wolf attacked her at a wildlife park in Germany.

A building boom in Nepal and Uttarakhand puts 300,000 people at risk from potential Himalayan landslides, floods and earthquakes.

A Stern report showed that a low‑carbon future is economically beneficial, contrasting with past economists who dismissed climate risks as a minor blip.

Scientists reconstruct ancient northern Adriatic landscapes, showing that hills and swamps now lie beneath the Venice lagoon after 10,000 years of sea‑level rise.

A new report calls climate change a global health emergency, noting many health indicators are worsening.

Scotland's recycling rate has dropped to its lowest level in five years, prompting a look at what happens to the rubbish.

About 40% of the plants and animals in protected sites across Northern Ireland fall short of meeting the standard for “favourable condition”.

A Nanotyrannus skeleton is being auctioned in New York with a £4.5 million price tag, sparking debate over whether dinosaur fossils should be kept in private collections or displayed publicly.

Heat pump installers warn that upcoming budget cuts to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme could slash grants of up to £9,000, threatening the growth of green heating in the UK.

UN reports that greenhouse gas concentrations hit record highs in 2025, cementing climate impacts for centuries.

Scotland's household recycling rate dropped to 42.8% in 2025, down from 44.3% the year before, the lowest in five years, according to regulator Sepa.

Scotland prepares for a third consecutive storm as communities clean up after the weekend.

Oxfam reports the world’s richest 0.1% are heavily invested in disaster recovery, a market projected to grow to $92 bn a year by 2029, widening inequality and discouraging climate action.

The Orionid meteor shower, one of the best‑known annual displays, is active now and will be visible until 7 November, offering observers a chance to spot its bright streaks across the night sky.

For centuries humans harvested puffins by the thousand for food and feathers, but today we celebrate their quirky character, a shift described by environmental historian Dr Rob Lambert as moving “from use to delight”.

BBC reports that avian flu, rising costs and post‑Brexit transport difficulties are driving a decline in captive birds at Castle Espie.

Brazil reports a record decline in Amazon deforestation ahead of a pivotal election, contrasting with higher rates under former President Jair Bolsonaro.

So far this autumn wet and windy weather patterns have been steered away from the UK. When could we see that change?

Fast‑moving Norte Fire, driven by Santa Ana winds, prompts evacuation orders as it burns homes in California, part of 13 wildfires across the state.

Researchers on Eleanor Island in New Zealand’s Fiordland are monitoring a burrow to capture a female tawaki, the forest‑dwelling Fiordland crested penguin, which evades capture by digging multiple escape tunnels.

Restaurant owner Jai Mazumdar took a $370,000 pandemic loan that now threatens his business as recovery stalls, highlighting a wider debt problem for eateries.

An analysis of corporate disclosures and recent trade data shows that nickel mined for Volkswagen, Ford and Tesla batteries is tied to deforestation of primary rainforest in Sulawesi, Indonesia, threatening the Tolaki people's lands.

The BBC reports that odors from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are now being monitored more closely using new technology.

A 75,000‑year‑old Neanderthal spear wound may indicate lethal fighting was more common than previously believed, suggesting early human violence.

£15 million has been allocated for zero‑emission testing at Belfast Harbour, following an investment from UK Research and Innovation's Local Innovation Partnerships Fund.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park will reopen on Friday after a man was killed by a tiger.

Residents have been told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary.

In drought‑stricken Badghis province, families facing starvation are marrying off daughters as young as eight to repay debts or buy food, leaving the girls fearful and isolated.

Peru halted its anchoveta fishery in June 2026 as warming seas from a super El Niño and decades of overfishing threatened the species that supplies about a tenth of the world’s commercial catch.

An inquest will open today into the death of a man who entered a tiger enclosure at a Yorkshire wildlife park and was killed.

Thick orange smog descended on Palangka Raya as nearby wildfires rage, blanketing the city with a dense orange haze.

A working dog was named Animal of the Year for hunting the invasive carpet sea squirt, highlighting the role of trained animals in marine conservation.

Nepal aims to bridge India and China, urging cooperation on shared Himalayan climate threats despite their strained relations.

Climate change has pushed the planet's environmental systems "deeper into uncharted territory," according to a 2026 report.

The UK government aims to raise England's organically farmed land from 3.4% to 10% by 2036, citing food and climate benefits, but funding doubts persist.

Mont Blanc’s summit measured at 4,807.47 m in October 2026, 1.29 m lower than 2025 and 1.88 m higher than 2023, reflecting climate‑driven shifts in Alpine snow and ice.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has urged the prime minister to stop “faffing about” with the North Sea oil and gas fields as decisions on the Burnham‑Rosebank and Jackdaw projects are expected soon.

The Marine Conservation Society warns that declining stocks and rising fishing pressure have lowered the sustainability ratings of European hake and coley, prompting shoppers to scale back on these cod alternatives.

Three English water companies are proposing bans on non‑essential water use for businesses such as golf clubs, private schools and car washes as drought conditions strain rivers and wildlife.

Archaeologists have identified a shipwreck off Turkey's coast that may be up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.

The Met Office issued a yellow wind warning for north‑west Scotland, forecasting gusts up to 70 mph on Wednesday, with potential gales and heavy rain affecting parts of the UK.

Striking images, including an urban coyote and an elephant carrying a dead calf, feature among this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners.

Experts are examining how Scotland's farmers could diversify and adapt to a changing climate, exploring future crops such as tea.

Team works to restore the sunflower sea star as 95% of these key underwater ecosystems have been decimated along the Pacific coast in past decade Off the coast of Monterey, California, a team of researchers is gearing up for its first dive of the day into the cold and choppy wate

BBC reports that the current El Niño has reached unprecedented intensity, setting new records across multiple climate indicators, as explored by Simon King.

High‑speed video shows a honeybee’s 2 mm stinger still pumping venom after being removed, captured using a clear gel that mimics human skin.

A walk along Belfast's River Lagan reveals how feathers mark the seasons, keep birds warm, and illustrate the evolutionary link between keratin structures in birds and humans.

A man was killed after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster, according to police.

Researchers will sleep on their ship to avoid giant crabs that can lift heavy weights, split open coconuts, and may have played a role in Earhart's demise.

Storm Rachel, a post‑tropical cyclone, generated large waves that battered homes in Southern California and caused flooding in parts of Las Vegas.