Two million people in England unaware their properties are at risk of flooding
Over two million people in England are unaware their properties face flooding risk as meteorologists predict a wet and stormy winter ahead.
Worst ever outbreak of bluetongue hits British farms
British farms are experiencing a record bluetongue outbreak, with over 2,200 cases recorded in the current season, surpassing the previous three years combined.
Trust warns of ‘tangible’ climate threat to North Yorkshire heritage sites
A National Trust manager warns that protecting all heritage sites from climate change impacts “just may not be possible,” citing threats from extreme weather, flooding, and wildfires affecting properties across North Yorkshire.
Farmers’ race for £233m funding like ‘scramble for Oasis tickets’
A £233m government green farming scheme for English farmers closed within six hours on Tuesday after applications opened, leaving thousands unable to secure funding and drawing comparisons to competitive ticket-buying frenzies.
‘Concerning’ low sea ice persists as Antarctic hits third-lowest winter peak
Antarctic sea ice hit its third-lowest winter peak on record, with extent of 17.59 million square kilometers on September 14. Arctic sea ice reached its annual minimum on September 12, ranking as the joint-10th lowest.
Indonesia Carstensz Pyramid: Papua’s ‘eternal snow’ on Puncak Jaya is about to disappear forever
Nearly all snow has vanished from Papua’s Puncak Jaya, once topped with “eternal snow” for centuries. Glacier coverage has shrunk from 1,900 hectares to 16 hectares, with complete disappearance expected within a year or two.