Environment
Lockdown leads to ‘cleaner air, more wildlife and stronger communities’
The societal and environmental changes seen during the lockdown should be used to guide future policy, experts have urged.
Longest creature to have ever lived has been discovered
Underwater explorers found the 150 foot (46 metre) long “UFO-like” creature, known as a siphonophore, in the deep sea canyons near Ningaloo.
Dr Goodall suggests Prince Harry could give up hunting due to Meghan
The primatologist’s latest documentary The Hope examines her 60-year legacy.
Police hunt arsonists after blaze destroys 100 hectares of National Park
More than 30 firefighters tackled the fire which engulfed the famous Simonside Hills above Rothbury
Covid-19 disaster caused by man driving animals to brink of extinction
Viruses jumping from animals to people is most likely where threatened species have declined due to exploitation and loss of habitat.
Far too many homeless people still not safely housed, say charities
It comes after the Government asked councils to ‘get everyone in’ by the end of last weekend.
District councils warn about ‘wave of waste’ from lockdown households
Residents are being urged to help local authorities deal with extra waste as they face bin staff shortages.
Universal Credit loans may create ‘coronavirus debt crisis’
The charity is calling for the Government to give grants to stop thousands spiralling into debt.
Online donations to food bank social enterprise rise 5,000% in a month
Bankuet founder Robin Ferris said he has been ‘overwhelmed’ by the public’s generosity and offers of help.