Turning lawns into meadows can have big benefits for people, wildlife and the climate. Here’s why ‘meadowscaping’ has become the latest gardening craze. When Sara Weaner Cooper and her husband bought their first home in Pennsylvania, they knew they didn’t want a perfectly manicured front lawn like their neighbours. They wanted something that was more … Read more
Fires started deliberately are having a “terrible” impact on nesting birds and wildlife at a beauty spot. Cleveland Fire Brigade said it was having to respond to dangerous incidents in Eston Hills on Teesside “far too often” and pull resources away from other emergencies. MP Anna Turley is assembling a taskforce to tackle the issue … Read more
Wales faces an “unrecognisable future” without urgent action to protect the environment, tackle poverty and ill health, the country’s future generations commissioner has said. The unique job was created ten years ago with a law which now forces public bodies to consider the long-term impacts of all decisions. But Derek Walker, who was appointed to … Read more
Temperatures could reach 28C (82F) on Thursday, with the warm weather is expected to bring high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV radiation is emitted by the Sun and penetrates the Earth’s atmosphere. Some exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much can cause skin damage. UK could see hottest April weather in seven … Read more
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