Environment

School fires have increased by more than a third in just one year, new figures from the London Fire Brigade show.

Annual killifish are known to live their lives at one of two speeds - either "pause" or "fast-forward"

Plans to redevelop parts of the Green belt have been slammed by a campaign group. The Government hope to build over 450,000 homes on land previously part of the green belt. However, The Campaign to Protect Rural England have said that these new sites will not, in most cases, offer “affordable” housing. CPRE argues that more brownfield sites should be used instead of the protected green belt area. The CPRE's director of campaigns and policy, Tom Fyans, said: "We are...

The shocking devastation of wildlife is being caused by a red tide event, a blooming of algae which is worsened by sewerage and fertilization pollution from super farms.

Being exposed to levels of soot and harmful fumes at levels well within UK legal limits damages the heart

Scientist develop way to break down oils so they can be converted into methane

When plastic bags break down on beaches, in parks - or even in the sea - they emit the greenhouse gases methane and ethylene, say scientists

Ultraviolet (UV) filters added to lotions and cosmetics getting into food chain and damaging fish embryo

Worrying news has emerged from a Tory-run Local Authority, who might be forced to slash its services to vulnerable children and adult social care. Northamptonshire County Council said their budget issues were of an “extremely serious nature.” This meant that there needs to be spending controls to try and balance the books. It is thought the budget shortfall is £60-70m for this year. Council leader Matthew Golby warned the council may face having to decide "what we can realistically provide...