08 Sep 2025
Photo by David Clode Widespread public support exists for the ambitious 30×30 biodiversity target, according to groundbreaking research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The University of Gothenburg study surveyed over 12,000 people across eight countries on five continents, finding robust backing for protecting 30% of Earth’s land and oceans by […]
08 Sep 2025
Photo by Robert Reid A massive volunteer-led effort to restore California’s devastated kelp forests has achieved remarkable success, with 5.8 million purple sea urchins removed from coastal waters and kelp canopy coverage increasing by 20-50% in restoration sites. The unprecedented community-driven intervention has begun reversing a decade-long ecological crisis that saw purple sea urchin populations explode […]
04 Sep 2025
Image description: Aerial view of sewage treatment works. Photo by Ivan Bandura on Unsplash Thames Water has unveiled a £20.5 billion investment plan as part of a rescue strategy aimed at stabilising the company and addressing longstanding infrastructure and environmental issues. The plan, outlined in documents seen by creditors, includes significant upgrades to water […]
04 Sep 2025
Image description: a water vole nibbling on river vegetation. Image by Jonathan Ridley on Unsplash 150 water voles have been released in Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire along the River Wey as part of plans to return the animals to the area, having not been seen in about 20 years. The voles were released at […]
04 Sep 2025
Image description: An outstretched hand holding out a glass filled with water. The water glass is in sharp focus while the person is blurred. Image by engin akyurt on Unsplash Exclusive analysis by the Ends Report and the Guardian of the responses submitted to the parliamentary committee revealed major chemical producers, from UK-based companies […]
04 Sep 2025
Major river restoration projects are proposed at two sites in Devon. A project is proposed for land adjoining the River Yeo at Mornacott Farm, near South Molton, in a bid to restore natural floodplain processes, boost biodiversity and improve water quality. A separate scheme initiated by the National Trust is moving forward with plans […]
04 Sep 2025
The Environment Agency is delivering the Preston and South Ribble Flood Risk Management Scheme (FRMS), which will provide improved flood protection for around 5,000 homes and businesses. While Ribble Rivers Trust is not directly responsible for constructing the defences, the Trust is supporting the scheme by delivering Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and ensuring that […]
02 Sep 2025
Photo by Dimitry B The collapse of a critical Atlantic Ocean current system can no longer be considered a low-probability event, according to new research that challenges previous climate projections and adds urgency to cutting fossil fuel emissions. The AMOC under threat The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) – the vast current system including […]
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