Typhoon Maysak caused severe flooding and tornadoes in China, leaving 11 dead and thousands of houses damaged. India experienced heavy rainfall leading to building collapses in Mumbai, killing at least 13. Meanwhile, Tristan da Cunha was hit by a winter storm with 124mph winds.
Hundreds of snakes, including cobras, escaped from flooded breeding farms in Hengzhou, southern China, after Typhoon Maysak caused severe storms and flooding. Warnings have been issued to residents, with reports of snakebite victims and increased anti-venom supplies.
Hundreds of venomous snakes, including cobras, escaped from a farm in China's Guangxi region during floods caused by Typhoon Maysak, causing panic among villagers. Authorities have issued a maximum flood alert.
Offshore wind farms, crucial for renewable energy, may impact marine ecosystems, particularly harbour porpoises. Studies show mixed findings on porpoise activity around these sites, with ongoing research to understand the reasons.
Massive solar farms in Central California are providing safe havens for endangered San Joaquin kit foxes. Specially designed fences and elevated solar panels protect the small mammals from predators, leading to higher survival rates and demonstrating the potential for renewable energy projects to coexist with wildlife conservation.
Israeli bulldozing has turned Gaza's farmlands into a wasteland, destroying livelihoods and exacerbating starvation. Displaced farmers are now creating miniature gardens around their tents, while experts warn the destruction of agricultural infrastructure is a deliberate strategy to create dependency on aid.
Endangered San Joaquin kit foxes are finding refuge in California's Topaz Solar Farms and California Valley Solar Ranch. Specially designed fencing and solar panel structures provide protection from predators and space for denning and breeding, boosting survival rates.
Research at California's Topaz Solar Farms and California Valley Solar Ranch shows that solar facilities, with predator-proof fencing and panels providing cover, offer an unexpected refuge for the endangered San Joaquin kit fox, improving survival and reproductive rates.
Donald Trump's administration has repeatedly attempted to halt wind energy projects, leading to uncertainty and job worries for workers like Thomas Kilday. Despite legal challenges and buyouts costing billions, the administration claims no jobs were lost as leases were not operational.
AI's massive energy needs are driving a search for power sources beyond renewables. Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), produced from cow manure, is emerging as a surprising solution, offering reliable, dispatchable electricity while reducing agricultural methane emissions.
Business groups warn that an H5N1 bird flu outbreak in Australian commercial poultry flocks could drive egg prices above $10 a carton, following confirmed cases in wild birds. The industry, which contributes over $10bn to the national economy, has biosecurity plans, but concerns remain about wider species carrying the virus and the impact on free-range farms.
Brexit has severely impacted British farming, with a 47% drop in EU exports, cheaper imports from Australia, and subsidy reforms leading to plummeting incomes for farmers like Liz Webster, who faces a £400 per animal price drop for her beef cattle.
As South Korea's nationwide dog meat ban approaches in February 2027, concerns rise over the unaccounted fate of hundreds of thousands of dogs previously raised for meat, with many believed to have been slaughtered before the law takes effect.
The Crown Estate's annual profit to the Treasury fell by over half to £487m from £1.1bn, primarily due to reduced income from offshore wind option fees. Despite this, its net asset value grew to £16.7bn, and real estate profits increased.
King Charles's property management company, the Crown Estate, reported £1.2bn in profit for the last financial year, with two-thirds coming from offshore windfarms. This marks the third consecutive year of over £1bn in profit, significantly boosting funding for the monarchy and the UK Treasury.
A British startup, Bactery, has developed a soil microbial fuel cell that generates electricity from bacteria eating organic matter. Designed to be buried and forgotten, the device offers a low-maintenance, long-term power source for agricultural sensors and potentially homes, aiming to complement solar energy.
The deadly H5N1 bird flu has been detected in Western Australia, leading to a lockdown of poultry farms. A brown skua and a giant petrel found near Esperance tested positive for the virus. Ingham's, Australia's largest poultry producer, has implemented a complete lockdown in WA.
The H5N1 bird flu has reached Australia's mainland, with two wild birds in Western Australia testing positive. Poultry producer Ingham's has initiated a "complete lockdown" in WA as a precautionary measure, while authorities work to assess the spread and impact of the virus.
The deadly H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed in Western Australia, leading to a lockdown of poultry farms. The virus was detected in a brown skua near Esperance, with a giant petrel also testing positive. Australia was the last continent free of the virus, which has caused widespread bird deaths globally.
Flower growers in Queensland are transforming former crop-dusting airstrips into chemical-free farms, experiencing strong local demand. Despite challenges in pricing and competing with large-scale operations, initiatives like The Flower Summit's national pricing guide aim to support small growers, many of whom are women transitioning from other careers.
Ecuador's booming shrimp industry is driving deforestation of vital mangrove ecosystems, impacting shellfish gatherers and local communities. Despite regulations, mangrove clearing and pollution from farms continue, with weak enforcement and limited political will hindering conservation efforts.
A UK man, Timothy Loosemore, 62, was found guilty of manslaughter over the death of his farmstay host, Maree Vermont, 60, in central Victoria. The jury acquitted him of murder. Vermont's remains were found after a house fire in August 2023. Loosemore will face a plea hearing in September.
A UK man, Timothy Loosemore (62), has been found guilty of manslaughter over the death of his farmstay host, Maree Vermont (60), in central Victoria. The jury acquitted him of murder but convicted him of manslaughter after a trial concerning the August 2023 death, which occurred after a house fire.
A Queensland family faces the difficult decision of moving an 83-year-old mother with dementia into aged care, potentially hours away from her lifelong home on a rural farm. The family has struggled with limited local aged care options and issues with home care providers.
