European eel project at the River Tees hopes to boost population
The European eel population has declined sharply since the 1980s due to environmental factors. Source link
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Drivers ‘chucking stuff out of windows’ blamed as litter on 99% of main roads
Sweet wrappers, drinks containers and fast-food packaging were the most common items, campaigners said. Source link
Teens react to iconic David Attenborough moments
To mark Attenborough’s 100th birthday BBC Bitesize invited teens to react to some of his encounters. Source link
Fears for young fish after Derg River tributary is polluted
‘Hundreds’ of salmon may have died at Tievenny Burn in County Tyrone, anglers say. Source link
Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded
A new scientific analysis of the event shows tiny earthquakes triggered a massive landslide. Source link
Weather: Fire weather’ contributing to longer wildfire seasons
Figures show that spring drought events are happening more often while there has been a sharp rise in “fire weather”.
Beavers spotted in Hampshire nature reserve for the first time
Beavers have been filmed by a member of the public as they swam around in a nature reserve for the
Dorset farm companies pay out to charity after slurry incidents
The three companies has paid out a total of £33,500 after the Environment Agency’s investigations. Source link
Wingham Wildlife Park welcomes three male Asiatic lions
There are about 500 to 600 Asiatic lions left in the wild which only live in Gir Forest, India. Source
Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid Apophis to pass closer to Earth than many satellites in 2029, NASA says
NASA administrator Jared Isaacman discusses Artemis II mission and future of space exploration NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman joins Dana Perino