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Emily Beament
Politics
Government commits to 87% cut in UK’s climate emissions by 2040
The target is in line with official advice but comes as political consensus over climate action is increasingly fractured.
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Emily Beament
2 Jun 2026
Environment
Fly-tipping cases jumped nearly 10% last year to new highs, council data shows
There were almost 1.26 million incidents recorded by local authorities in England in 2024/2025.
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Emily Beament
25 Feb 2026
Environment
Harbour-dredged mud used for ‘remarkable’ restoration of protective saltmarsh
Eroding saltmarsh around Lymington Harbour being restored in innovative scheme that could be replicated elsewhere.
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Emily Beament
23 Feb 2026
Environment
River Thames site among 13 proposed new swimming spots
Designation would mean sites are subject to regular water quality testing.
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Emily Beament
13 Feb 2026
Environment
Beavers to be released at two sites in South West
Natural England said it has issued two further licences to release the semi-aquatic animals.
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Emily Beament
7 Feb 2026
Politics
UK greenhouse gas emissions fell 3% in 2024, latest figures show
The biggest fall in emissions was from electricity supplies.
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Emily Beament
5 Feb 2026
Environment
Public to choose favourite nature image from ‘truly exceptional’ list
The shortlist for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year award has been unveiled.
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Emily Beament
4 Feb 2026
Environment
Egg hunt reveals record numbers for rare butterflies after hedges grow wild
Boost to brown hairstreak butterfly in south Wales after landowners change hedgerow regime.
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Emily Beament
3 Feb 2026
Environment
Svalbard’s polar bears keep body condition despite rapid ice loss, study finds
Surprising results show how different polar bear populations are responding differently to climate change.
By
Emily Beament
29 Jan 2026
Environment
The lynx effect: smell of predators enough to curb deer browsing, study finds
The findings offer a tool for helping forests recover, researchers say.
By
Emily Beament
29 Jan 2026
Business News
Cheap loans for families to install solar panels, heat pumps and batteries
The measures form part of the Government’s £15bn ‘warm homes plan’.
By
Emily Beament
20 Jan 2026
Politics
Record amounts of offshore wind secured in latest Government auction
Officials and industry hail results as win for bills and investment, but opponents raise concerns over high prices and impact on wildlife.
By
Emily Beament
14 Jan 2026
Science
Scientists confirm 2025 as third hottest year on record as heat surge continues
Last year was 1.41C above the baseline of 19th century temperatures, according to data collated by the Met Office and others.
By
Emily Beament
14 Jan 2026
Environment
Bird, butterfly and dragonfly numbers soar at flagship rewilding project
A 20-year ecological review at Knepp Estate in West Sussex shows the restoration of natural processes has paid dividends for wildlife.
By
Emily Beament
12 Jan 2026
Environment
Rare twins born to mountain gorilla family in Virunga National Park
The twin boys appeared to be healthy when they were spotted, officials said.
By
Emily Beament
8 Jan 2026
Environment
Psychedelic spiders, wild tulips and funky fish: species to watch in 2026
Conservationists highlight ‘truly extraordinary’ wildlife and the challenges they face.
By
Emily Beament
7 Jan 2026
Environment
Wildlife hit hard by drought, fires and heat as extremes become ‘new normal’
The National Trust’s annual round up of the year shows the impacts of climate-fuelled extremes on landscapes and wildlife.
By
Emily Beament
29 Dec 2025
Environment
UK seas in 2025: ‘Incredible’ octopuses, pollution and some puffin good news
Conservationists have described 2025 as year of the octopus after enormous numbers were seen in the south west.
By
Emily Beament
22 Dec 2025
Money
New deal needed for ‘bewildered and frightened’ farming sector, review urges
The report for Government comes from former National Farmers’ Union president Baroness Minette Batters.
By
Emily Beament
18 Dec 2025
Environment
Transatlantic cable equipment and gnome garden among heritage protected in 2025
Historic England has highlighted some of the unusual buildings and places given listed status this year.
By
Emily Beament
11 Dec 2025
Politics
Cheese-rolling, ceilidhs and crafts: Call launched for UK ‘living heritage’ list
The Government is inviting communities to nominate traditions, crafts and celebrations that shape them for the Unesco inventory.
By
Emily Beament
5 Dec 2025
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