"Year of octopus" declared after warmer seas leads to record numbers
Science & Environment 2025-12-22 21:00
The Wildlife Trusts say its is "flabbergasted" by the sighting of the highest number of octopuses since 1950
'New reservoirs will help address water shortage'
Science & Environment 2025-12-22 19:00
Water company says it needs two new reservoirs and a recycling plant to cope with demand in Suffolk.
Puppy farm ban promised by animal welfare strategy
Science & Environment 2025-12-22 07:00
The government promises its animal welfare strategy will bring "the biggest reforms in a generation".
Trail hunting to be banned as part of new animal welfare strategy
Science & Environment 2025-12-22 06:00
The government says the practice is being used as a "smokescreen" for the hunting of wild animals.
Drones detect deadly virus in Arctic whales' breath
Science & Environment 2025-12-19 18:00
Whale breath collected by drones is giving clues to the health of wild humpbacks and other whales.
Farmers 'bewildered and frightened' over inheritance tax, report finds
Science & Environment 2025-12-18 22:00
A government-commissioned report into farm profitability says farmers fear what the future might hold.
Sir David Attenborough's London - why he wouldn't live anywhere else
Science & Environment 2025-12-18 22:00
In a new one-off documentary, the broadcaster and conservationist comes home - to London.
Spain to open network of climate shelters
Science & Environment 2025-12-18 18:00
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says the shelters will be in public buildings across the country.
Archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old mysterious mass burial site
Science & Environment 2025-12-18 18:00
Archaeologists find evidence of some kind of "horrible event" in the hills of southern Scotland.
EU waters down plans to end new petrol and diesel car sales by 2035
Science & Environment 2025-12-17 17:00
Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules.
