
A newly discovered 'killer fungus' in the UK targets the invasive heath-star moss, offering hope for restoring native habitats decimated by the aggressive plant species.
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A newly discovered 'killer fungus' in the UK targets the invasive heath-star moss, offering hope for restoring native habitats decimated by the aggressive plant species.

Railway operators and experts are preparing for extreme weather as a record-breaking El Niño threatens to disrupt UK rail infrastructure, prompting calls for updated design standards and increased investment in drainage and track resilience.

A planned hyperscale datacentre in outer London could generate over 1m tonnes of CO2 annually, sparking environmental concerns and grid strain warnings as the UK races to expand AI infrastructure.

Wrongly discarded lithium batteries, particularly from vapes, cause over 10 fires a week at UK recycling centres, costing £1bn annually and prompting calls for a mandatory deposit scheme.

Aerial footage of the National Trust’s Holnicote estate in Somerset shows that rewilded wetlands and restored rivers remained lush during summer heatwaves, contrasting with parched surrounding land and highlighting nature-based climate adaptation.

A planned hyperscale datacentre in north Ockendon, outer London, would generate over 1m tonnes of CO2 annually and consume massive electricity, sparking environmental concerns.

The Met Office warns a developing El Niño event over the Pacific Ocean is likely to be the strongest in living memory, potentially making 2027 the hottest year on record and increasing extreme weather risks globally.