Council set to axe climate emergency declaration
Barnsley Council says a review is under way to asses climate and net zero-related activity.
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Dog warning as suspected palm oil washes up on beach
Palm oil can be toxic to dogs who may be attracted to its smell.
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Should school holidays change to cope with extreme heat?
Could changing the school holidays give pupils and teachers a break in largely unconditioned buildings?
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Fixing park pond would 'impact other services'
The price tag to fix problems at the pond has been projected at more than £100,000.
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Tornadoes touch down in New York and Delaware
Tornadoes swept through New York and Delaware as severe storms brought torrential rain to the Mid-Atlantic.
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King penguin chick hatches in UK heatwave
The "very important little penguin" is the first of its kind to hatch in the UK in more than a decade.
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Wildfire-hit residents remove Greenpeace mural of Burnham from scorched mountain
After wildfires the group painted an image bearing the words "Our house is on fire, Andy".
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Experts battling extinctions after record heat
Scientists are studying the plight of six species of butterfly and plant affected by the heatwaves.
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Wildlife and ancient trees destroyed by A31 wildfire
A Forestry England survey finds dead trees and wildlife, scorched bogs and areas devoid of plants.
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'I've caught one fish all season' - how a polluted river could end 300 years of coracle fishing
The tradition on a Carmarthenshire river once fished by US President Jimmy Carter could be coming to an end.
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Rain to stop in time for weekend as sun returns
The heavy downpours that have caused flash flooding will ease during Friday with sunshine returning for the weekend.…
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Glass deposit operator confirmed after months of wrangling
Exchange for Change is running the new recycling programmes across the UK and will also run Wales's.
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Flash flooding risk as heavy rain hits UK
Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to affect large parts of the UK.
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Northern Ireland farm profits topped £1bn in 2025
The overall performance in 2025 was heavily influenced by developments in the beef sector which saw prices rise to…
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Zoo boss calls pipeline plan on site 'unacceptable'
Proposals for a pipeline to transport carbon emissions to the coast would cut through the zoo.
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Rare cows part of estate's rewilding project
White Park cattle arrive at the Castle Howard estate in North Yorkshire to support conservation.
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Work on £1.5m nature reserve to start next month
A charity says the nature reserve will be a "very special thing" for the town once complete.
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How soon will the drought be over?
Rain has returned to parts of the UK this week but is it enough to end the drought some regions are facing?
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Solar panel critic now 'supporter of plan'
A dispute over a solar panel plan is resolved, with the complainant now a proponent for the site.
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Watch: Flash flood sweeps vehicle away in Hawaii after Hurricane Lala
Tropical storm warnings remain for some of the state's islands, as the storm is due to progress west.
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Consultation ending on controversial Rosebank oil field
Supporters and opponents of the controversial plans have been making their cases on the £8.7bn project.
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Heat and farming changes stop sea lettuce growth
St Aubin's Bay enjoys a summer without the green sea lettuce that has previously caused problems.
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Muir resignation demand is 'not personal' says UFU
The Ulster Farmers' Union rejects a claim that it is trying to dictate policy after a cattle cull.
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About 100 homes swept away after Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii
The state's governor says there "amazingly" does not seem to have been any loss of life besides a car crash.
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Belgian wildfire doubles in size on third day tearing through nature reserve
Hundreds of firefighters are trying to contain the flames consuming the major park.
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Draft dark skies guidance drawn up for the Highlands
The plan to reduce light pollution could be put out for public consultation at a later date.
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Solar eclipse inspires talk of Pac-man and Shinto myths
Thousands turned out to watch the solar eclipse in the South West; here's what they made of it.
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'Days of the farmers' union dictating policy are over' - Muir
The Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir says he will continue to engage with the Ulster Farmers' Union.
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Indian solar mission's new findings throw light on enduring Sun mysteries
Why is the Sun's corona millions of degrees hotter than its surface? And how does it maintain its inexplicably high…
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You got hold of eclipse glasses just in time - here's what to do with them now
Solar specs are tricky to recycle because of their lenses, so here are three things to do instead.
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Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River level
The Cernavodă plant, which produces 20% of Romania's electricity, is not expected to be restarted within the next 10…
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Crowds reflect on watching 'incredible' eclipse
People headed to beaches, parks and hills in their droves to catch the rare event.
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Temperatures soar to 38C as amber extreme heat warning in effect
Heat is spiking again on Thursday with a rare warning in place and more records falling.
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Cloudy skies lead to mixed fortunes for Scotland's eclipse hunters
Scotland's best chance of seeing a solar eclipse in 27 years left some disappointed, though there were moments of magic.
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Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival'
Disabled campaigners say the official advice for staying safe in a heatwave can put them in more danger.
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Beaver dams 'helping boost drought resilience'
Research shows beavers are creating more wetland areas since being reintroduced to the wild.
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