El Niño has begun, scientists say, and could bring record heat
No two El Niños are alike, but the disruption is felt most sharply in the tropics. Flooding is common in […]
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El Niño has begun, scientists say, and could bring record heat
An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures. Source link
Somerset council warns pollution rules are raising new home costs
Developers claim the rules will stop them from hitting housebuilding targets. Source link
Four days of rain slashed population of world’s rarest orangutans, study says
Climate change-induced weather events are pushing orangutan populations to extinction, says a study. Source link
‘Worryingly high’ pollution in Cotswolds river, say volunteers
Volunteers record high phosphate and nitrate levels and call on the Environment Agency to investigate. Source link
The fight to end seals, dolphins and whales dying in fishing nets
Thousands of sea mammals and birds are killed as a result of fishing nets every year. Source link
Rare butterfly population increases by 9000% in Kent in 20 years
A record number of Duke of Burgundy butterflies were recorded in Kent last year, a charity says. Source link
Tiger cub part of litter of four born in Howletts has died
These Sumatran tigers are the first of this breed to be welcomed at the animal park in Kent. Source link
‘Our Church Pulverbatch nature project has been amazing for wildlife’
Residents have spent the past year sowing wildflower meadows and encouraging no mow areas. Source link
AeroWomen in Yeovil highlights women’s role in space exploration
Hundreds of women attend the annual AeroWomen women event in Yeovil. Source link