Over 70 dedicated volunteers joined forces on Victoria Road Beach in Formby, Merseyside, for a coastal cleanup aimed at preventing litter from reaching the ocean. Organized by the Marine Conservation Society as part of the Beachwatch scheme, the initiative has successfully removed approximately five tonnes of rubbish from the beach… Read more »
In a significant move towards climate change mitigation, a comprehensive initiative has been revealed to restore thousands of hectares of peatlands. The restoration project, as announced by the government, seeks to address environmental challenges and harness the unique capacity of peatlands to sequester carbon. This ambitious undertaking is a strategic… Read more »
In a groundbreaking initiative, Plymouth has unveiled the UK’s largest living sea wall near the iconic Mayflower Steps memorial. The 40ft-long section, featuring specially designed concrete panels, aims to enhance biodiversity by providing a habitat for various marine species. Scientists from the University of Plymouth, leading the project with global… Read more »
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has seen a significant decline, with July witnessing a drop of at least 60% compared to the same month the previous year, according to Environment Minister Marina Silva. The exact figures, based on the Deter satellite alert system, are expected to be released soon, but… Read more »