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Did climate change re-shape the Fens?

Did climate change re-shape the Fens?

ByStuart ButlerDec 12, 2023
Did a major worldwide climatic event wipe out the ancient yew forests that once dominated the Fens in eastern England?
How to observe the Geminid’s meteor shower

How to observe the Geminid’s meteor shower

ByStuart ButlerDec 12, 2023
The night of the 14 December will witness one of the biggest meteor storms of the year in the northern hemisphere.
Restoration Forth: the ground-breaking project helping to restore the Firth of Forth

Restoration Forth: the ground-breaking project helping to restore the Firth of Forth

ByGeographical StaffDec 4, 2023
Restoration Forth is working to restore seagrass habitats and native oyster populations to the Firth of Forth
Is sustainable aviation fuel the future of flying?

Is sustainable aviation fuel the future of flying?

ByStuart ButlerDec 1, 2023
Passenger plane makes first trans-Atlantic flight powered only by sustainable aviation fuel. But, is this really the future of flying?
Police investigate Scotland’s missing golden eagle

Police investigate Scotland’s missing golden eagle

ByStuart ButlerNov 30, 2023
Southern Scotland's golden eagle population is increasing, but the suspicious dissapearnce of one eagle leads to police investigation.
‘Darwin’s Oak’ to be felled to make way for Shrewsbury Bypass

‘Darwin’s Oak’ to be felled to make way for Shrewsbury Bypass

ByStuart ButlerNov 12, 2023
Despite long-running protests an ancient oak tree near Charles Darwin's childhood home is to be felled to make way for Shrewsbury Bypass
Free entry to RSPB reserves for young people

Free entry to RSPB reserves for young people

ByStuart ButlerNov 11, 2023
To encourage young people to spend more time connecting to nature the RSPB offers free entry to its reserves in the UK.
Bumper hawthorn crop promises wildlife winter feast

Bumper hawthorn crop promises wildlife winter feast

ByStuart ButlerNov 10, 2023
Citizen science project reveals an exceptional autumn crop of hawthorn berries, which promises a feast for UK wildlife.
A bird’s banquet: top tips for feeding birds in your garden

A bird’s banquet: top tips for feeding birds in your garden

ByStuart ButlerNov 5, 2023
Feeding wild birds: Our top tips for how best to attract flocks of colourful wild birds to your garden this winter.
MCS sues DEFRA over failure to tackle sewage in seas

MCS sues DEFRA over failure to tackle sewage in seas

ByGeographical StaffDec 13, 2022
The Marine Conservation Society it is taking legal action against the UK Government’s the DEFRA over the pumping of sewage into UK waters
Wild bison return to the UK with surprising results

Wild bison return to the UK with surprising results

ByBryony CottamSep 19, 2022
The first bison in the UK in 6,000 years have already begun to make their mark on their new woodland home in Kent
Coal mine Pontypool

How the UK could heat homes from old coal mines

The UK has made little progress decarbonising heating, but a significant source lies freely available under the feet of a quarter of the population
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