The government needs to act more aggressively to increase economic development, and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has urged her colleagues to “go further and faster.” Her remarks coincide …
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The Royal Navy has been actively monitoring a Russian Spyship, the Yantar, after it was detected operating near UK waters earlier this week, according to the defence secretary’s address to MPs. …
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The UK government has come under fire from leading experts for failing to address the pollution caused by “forever chemicals,” also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The UK …
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Environment
Toxic Forever Chemicals: A £1.6 Trillion PFAS Pollution Cleanup Bill for the UK and Europe
Over the next 20 years, the cleanup of harmful “forever” chemicals known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds) might cost an astonishing £1.6 trillion in the UK and Europe. According …
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Environment
The KillieHuntly Two: Illegal Lynx Release Sparks Controversy in the Scottish Highlands”
Two unlawfully released Eurasian Lynx into the Scottish Highlands were securely caught overnight and are said to be in good condition. The publication has sparked once more debates on lynx …
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As it commemorates its 130th anniversary, the National Trust has a bold new vision to tackle the UK’s climate and nature protection issues. To help restore the nation’s natural environment …
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Tuesday’s fast-moving wildfire in Los Angeles County consumed almost 3,000 acres and destroyed residences in the wealthy Pacific Palisades region along the Pacific Ocean. Driven by powerful winds, the Southern …
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Citizen science testing of river water quality is set to expand this year, with efforts aimed at incorporating this data into official monitoring of waterways. The head of an independent …
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Environment
UK Government Takes Bold Steps to Rethink Waste Management and Reduce Environmental Impact of Incinerators
The UK government is proposing new regulations to restrict the development of waste incinerators in the future as part of a change in waste management strategy. These facilities, which produce …
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A team is researching the impact of meltwater on glaciers on the Antarctic Peninsula. The scientists will enjoy the challenge of operating in an area that only a few others …