Squeaky frog of hope,
Listed now, a silent call—
Nature’s last whisper.
Listed now, a silent call—
Nature’s last whisper.
A squeaky frog that became an internet sensation is added to a global list of species at risk of extinction.
Category: Science
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UK heatwave spreads further north and west as temperatures continue to climb
UK heatwave spreads wide,
Climbing temperatures persist,
Longest since '76.This year's third heatwave is one of the longest lasting heatwaves since the infamous year of 1976.
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Jackdaw owner says gas field will ‘not materially influence’ climate change
Jackdaw reassures,
Gas field's impact deemed minor—
Regulator’s call.The new assessment was required by the industry regulator, after it found several areas had not been adequately addressed in a previous submission.
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‘Extreme’ marine heatwave expected for parts of UK
Marine heatwave brews,
UK's shores face rising tides—
Life at risk below.Scientists fear that high sea temperatures could have wide-ranging consequences for marine life.
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This ‘ambitious’ tree planting action plan is a first for NI
Northern Ireland plans,
Twelve percent trees by twenty,
Roots of hope take hold.Northern Ireland has a target of achieving 12% woodland cover by 2050.
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Farmers ‘vindicated’ after judge’s ruling on pylon firm accessing land
Farmers stand their ground,
Judgment rules on land access—
Frightened no more, free.Groups representing landowners claimed they were "frightened" by agents turning up on their farms.
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Will this heatwave feel as hot and sticky as the last one?
UK heatwave returns,
Will it bring the same thick air?
Sticky summer aches.The UK's next heatwave is here, but will it feel as hot and sticky as the last one?
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‘Hotter and hotter and hotter’ – Europe’s new climate in seven charts
June's record heatwave,
Europe's graphs now tell the tale—
Scientists warn loud.Temperature records were smashed in June – and scientists warn this is a sign of things to come.
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Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall on US Pacific islands with huge wind gusts
Bavi's fierce winds roar,
Rota's shores brace for the blast,
Nature's violent call.The storm, with winds of nearly 290km/h (180mph) and gusts of 350km/h, is lashing the island of Rota.
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Turbines turning from wind to sustainable products
In Germany's fields,
Wind turbine blades reach their end,
Turning waste to life.Thousands of tonnes of non-recyclable wind turbine blades are coming to the end of their lives.