The Kenyan island of Lamu is known for its stunning Indian Ocean setting and 12th-century Old Town. Cars are non-existent here and transport mostly happens by donkey. But the island is about to become home to one of Kenya’s largest industrial projects, raising fears of environmental damage.
READ MOREThe United Nations is issuing an urgent call to action on the world’s dryland forests - areas that sustain the food security and cultural identity of more than two billion people.
The powerful weather system is projected to bring severe heatwaves, below-normal rainfall, and heightened drought risks across Southern Africa.
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds approved £1 million in additional funding to help pave the way for a recovery programme.
In the UK, ‘signalling issues’ are a national punchline and ‘replacement bus services’ can ruin an entire weekend.
The Environment Agency is investigating a pollution incident after orange discharge was found in a stream in Cornwall.
'As further laboratory assessments are being completed, we expect some further probable cases to be downgraded in the coming days.'
Weight-loss jabs and a focus on healthy living are killing off demand for potatoes and damaging fish and chip shop trade.
Much of the country will see the mercury return to single figures after an unusually dry and sunny interlude to March.
The site is piled high with furniture, caravans, insulation, pallets and oil tanks
After recording one of its wettest winters since 1981,Morocco faces a sobering meteorological counterpoint: a growing scientific consensus around the likely return of El Niño as early as summer 2026
'There will be lots of sunshine around Wales and England and there could be mist and fog in places but it will burn off throughout the day.'
'We were with her at the end and she heard our voice.'
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