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.
2 Jun 2026
Environment
Chelsea gears up for future of extremes as dry spring affects show preparations
The Royal Horticultural Society’s world famous flower show features gardens that look to a drier future in the face of climate change.
18 May 2025
Celebrity News
Monty Don prepares to unveil dog-friendly garden at Chelsea Flower Show
The horticulturalist said his first garden at the RHS show had been a ‘humbling’ experience and defended the use of plants that could harm dogs.
17 May 2025
Environment
Lewis Pugh swims in great whites ‘hotspot’ for shark protection as Jaws turns 50
The British endurance swimmer says ‘I’m frightened of sharks but I’m really frightened of a world without sharks’ ahead of his latest swim.
15 May 2025
London14 May 2025
Thames Water boss issues water restrictions warning amid drought risk
Thames Water has warned its 16 million customers there is potential for water restrictions if the weather stays dry
Business News
Thames Water warns customers of potential restrictions as drought risk looms
Chief executive Chris Weston said the company is doing ‘all we need to’ to prepare for potential water shortages.
13 May 2025
Politics
Around 3,000 farmers can apply for closed nature farming scheme after ‘error’
Ministers have apologised for confusion over the notice period for the sustainable farming incentive, which was abruptly shut in March.
12 May 2025
Environment
Warning over low funding to tackle invasive species damaging British wildlife
Less than 1% of the Government’s biosecurity budget is spent on invasive species, figures obtained through Freedom of Information show.
12 May 2025
Environment
Ratify ocean treaty and ban destructive fishing in protected areas, PM urged
The call from heads of UK environmental charities follows Sir David Attenborough’s new film on the oceans, released to mark his 99th birthday.
9 May 2025
Crime
Government urged to ‘list’ precious trees for protection like historic buildings
The Woodland Trust wants Government to back proposed laws that would give ‘heritage’ trees greater protection in the wake of the Sycamore Gap trial.
9 May 2025
Politics
No drop in food standards, says Government as UK-US deal opens up beef trade
The National Farmers’ Union said it appreciated the Government’s efforts on maintaining high standards.
8 May 2025
Environment
Drought risk warning issued after England’s driest start to spring since 1956
The Environment Agency warns of possibility of drought – with more frequent dry summers to come as a result of climate change.
7 May 2025
UK7 May 2025
Summer drought fears grow after driest start to spring in 69 years
Environment Agency warns water companies may need to put in restrictions in the summer
Environment
Restoring species such as beavers, elk and bison ‘crucial’ for nature – charity
Rewilding Britain is supporting 13 initiatives, including ones restoring lost species to help nature, people and climate.
7 May 2025
Environment
‘If we save the sea, we save our world’ – Attenborough urges ocean protection
The renowned naturalist fronts a film which highlights the destruction of overfishing and bottom trawling, but also offers hope for restoration.
6 May 2025
Environment
‘Scale is so important’ – the fight to revive Britain’s vanishing rainforests
Conservationists are battling to secure the future of the ‘jewel in the crown’ of British habitats as climate change looms.
5 May 2025
Environment
Gardeners urged to stop thinking of wildflowers as weeds as no mow May kicks off
Conservation charity Plantlife calls flowers such as dandelions the ‘unsung heroes of the natural world’.
30 Apr 2025
Business News
Make all new homes have solar panels to cut bills and emissions, councils urge
The Local Government Association is calling for solar panels to be required on all new builds as part of a report into climate action.
29 Apr 2025
Environment
Expanding UK fruit and veg growing ‘could add £2.3bn to the economy’
Green Alliance said the £5 billion horticultural sector accounts for 9% of the total contribution agriculture makes to the economy.
28 Apr 2025
Business News
PM fast tracks £300m for offshore wind in push for clean energy investment
The announcement comes as the UK Government and International Energy Agency hosts a summit on the future of energy security.
25 Apr 2025
Business News
PM backs ‘homegrown clean energy’ as Government pushes back on net zero critics
Sir Keir Starmer said clean energy is the only way to ensure energy security and drive down bills.
24 Apr 2025