Toxic chemical cocktails found in 1600+ river & groundwater sites
New analysis of official Environment Agency data has revealed the worrying scale of chemical cocktail pollution in rivers and other freshwater sites across England....
1000mile walk following tragic death of Michael Dunn
The partner of a climate activist who died earlier this year after a tragic battle with cancer has started a 1,100 walk around the...
– There’s a buzz about World Bee Day at Afon Mêl Honey...
Admission to the Bee exhibition is FREE from Monday 15th May to Saturday 20th May.
This year Afon Mêl Honey Farm and Meadery will be celebrating World...
Nation swapping their four-wheeled journeys: The rise of ‘active commuting’
From four wheels to two: The rise of the 'active commute'
Landmark study unveils the mental health cost of our commutes, with 1-in-5 Britons pinning...
Sustainable Forestry Skills Training Programme expands to Scotland following successful launch...
Tilhill, the UK's leading provider of nature-based solutions and Foresight Sustainable Forestry Company Plc (FSF), the UK's first listed natural capital investment company, are...
New nature prize will help two schools in Wales go wild
The new OVO Foundation Nature Prize is giving funding to schools to help students and their communities connect with nature. Two schools in Wales were winners...
Students Attend Renewable Energy Course
Teenagers Ethan Adams and Jack Hale said they barely knew anything about renewable energy when they signed up to a brand new course at...
Drought-Proof Gardening: Buy plants with this colour leaves
How you can prepare now in case there's a hosepipe ban this summer
This week, South West Water announced they were extending a hosepipe ban that's...
10 years on from London’s ‘Vision for Cycling’ plan, how far have...
45% of Londoners say their mental health has dramatically improved since they started cycling or walking
CEO and founder of Swytch Technology, Oliver Montague, comments on the UK's...
New nature prize will help 25 schools across the UK go...
The new OVO Foundation Nature Prize is giving funding to schools to help students and their communities connect with nature.
Schools were challenged to come up with...
Quentin Blake art draws people to WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre
Three seasonal trails highlighting the best of the UK’s wetland nature will be running at WWT Llanelli from 18 May until February 2024 as...
Quentin Blake art yn denu pobl i WWT Llanelli
Bydd tri llwybr tymhorol sy’n amlygu’r gorau o fyd natur gwlyptir y DU yn rhedeg yn WWT Llanelli o 18 Mai tan Chwefror 2024...
Unexpected Ways To Offset Your Carbon Footprint And Save Money
We are on a highway to climate hell" were the opening words from the un secretary-general António Guterres at the cop27 climate summit that...
Save millions of plastic bottles by providing free tap water at...
The award-winning Refill campaign is encouraging event organisers to offer free tap water to millions of Brits celebrating the King's Coronation over the coming days to...
GAME & Minecraft Defend The Planet
GAME has teamed up with Microsoft to do some good for gamers and the planet, with the release of the Minecraft Legends Deluxe Edition...
Further Extension To Whole Farm Nitrogen Limit Is Welcomed By FUW
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd, Lesley Griffiths, that the implementation...
FUW Welcomes Recognition Of Small-Scale Renewable Energy Technologies
The Farmers’ Union of Wales has responded to a Welsh Government consultation on reviewing Wales’ renewable energy targets, acknowledging the need to set targets...
How observing the wandering twilight flights of woodcock will help inform...
Lighter Spring evenings mean the start of the 'roding' season for the normally shy woodcock. And this Spring sees the start of the decennial Breeding Woodcock...
Greenpeace Swansea volunteers lobby Tonia Antoniazzi’s office to show Gower MP...
On Saturday April 1st, Gower constituents and Swansea Greenpeace volunteers came together in Gorseinon to show Tonia Antoniazzi MP that people are still struggling with their energy bills, and that all...
“Don’t believe the wipe” – to finally be banned in England
Responding to the news that plastic wet wipes are set to be ban planned in England, City to Sea, an environmental charity that has been...
Why has cycling become more popular in the UK?
Over the past decade, cycling has seen a surge in popularity around the world. From commuters choosing to bike to work, to families opting...
West Wales’ Rivers Are Some Of The Most Sewage Filled In...
An analysis of the sewage dumping statistics released by Welsh Water/Dŵr Cymru has revealed Ceredigion’s rivers are some of the most sewage filled in...
NEW PARTNERSHIP BRINGS TREE PLANTING TO GOLD DOFE AWARDS
As a legacy of The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC), an exciting new tree planting partnership has formed between two of the UK’s most inspiring...
Pembrokeshire’s Local area Energy Plan
Dear Editor,
You would sell THOUSANDS of newspapers if you put this map ON YOUR FRONT PAGE!
Do the people of Wales KNOW THIS MAP? I doubt...
Plannwyd 450 o goed i ddathlu 40 mlynedd o gefnogi economïau...
I ddathlu 40 mlynedd o gefnogi datblygiad miloedd o fentrau cymdeithasol, mentrau cydweithredol, a busnesau sy’n eiddo i weithwyr ledled Cymru, mae Cwmpas wedi...
450 trees planted to celebrate 40 years of supporting local economies...
To celebrate 40 years of supporting the development of thousands of social enterprises, co-operatives, and employee-owned businesses across Wales, Cwmpas has planted a woodland...
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,
If offshore, floating wind turbines, as in "Erebus" in the Celtic Sea , are deemed the best innovation since sliced bread,...
KENT WINS OWNER’S ENGINEER CONTRACT FOR LLŶR WIND FARMS IN THE...
Kent has been selected as the Owner's Engineer for the Llŷr 1 and 2 wind farms.
The Llŷr projects will offer the opportunity for floating...
7 in 10 Brits think it is too confusing to know...
Study reveals the UK's recycling guilty secrets
Almost three quarters of Brits admit to disposing of recyclable items in the regular waste bin
76% also admit...
River Action challenges Environment Agency for failing to protect rivers from...
River Action applies for judicial review against the Environment Agency (EA) for failing to apply the Farming Rules for Water on the River WyeRiver...
Home and design experts reveal home improvements to help save on...
As energy prices continue to soar across and Brits are struggling to make ends meet, aluminum and glass experts Aluminium Windows and Doors have compiled seven...
Consent Granted For Erebus Project
Caniatâd yn cael ei roi ar gyfer fferm wynt arnofiol gyntaf Cymru
The Welsh Government has granted consent for Wales’ first floating windfarm located 40km...
5 common cleaning mistakes that are causing damage to your home
Mopping against the grain
It is easy to end up mopping against the grain of your floor, especially if you're in a hurry. However, this...
More UK cities introduce clean air zones
More UK cities are set to introduce clean air zones this year, making motorists pay a charge if they wish to enter city centres.
Road...
Controversial Flood Guidance To Be Made More Flexible
Contentious flood risk guidance which some councils in Wales feared would thwart regeneration projects might be made more flexible.
The Welsh Government is consulting on...
Tree health and health and safety take precedence at events held...
Events will be held across Wales to update farmers and foresters on tree health and the practical and health and safety implications when tackling diseased...
Mae iechyd ac iechyd a diogelwch coed yn cael blaenoriaeth mewn...
Bydd digwyddiadau’n cael eu cynnal ledled Cymru i roi’r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf i ffermwyr am iechyd coed a’r goblygiadau ymarferol ac iechyd a diogelwch wrth...
USE RIGHT FUEL OR GET BURNED WITH FINE
Response to new government rules on air pollution fines
It has been widely reported in recent days, that many homeowners are facing fines of up...
Four surprising ways to ditch your water waste
For many, the new year represents a time to make positive changes. As the dual crises of environment and economy continue, good steps can...
Preventing Marine Litter with a Material Flow Analysis of Commercial Fishing...
Researchers quantify end-of-life fishing gear stocks to detect critical waste leakage points in the fishing gear management system in Taiwan
Abandoned, lost, or otherwise discarded...
Airborne viruses can be eliminated in 10 minutes
The use of air cleaners has become more frequent during the pandemic, but how effective are they at fighting viruses? A joint study by...
Welsh councils hand out over £4k worth of fines over a...
Since 2019, councils have had the authority to issue FPNs for fly-tipping, and the maximum amount that a person can be fined depends on...
Single-use plastic ban
Campaigner available to comment on the ban on single-use plastics just announced:
City to Sea, the organisation behind the campaign to ban these polluting plastic...
NEW rules are “urgently required” to prevent households throwing unwanted electrical...
ELECTRICAL ITEMS THROWN AWAY IN HOUSEHOLD BINS NOW LINKED TO 700 FIRES
BMRA SAYS LOCAL AUTHORITIES MUST INTRODUCE KERBSIDE COLLECTIONS TO ENSURE PUBLIC SAFETY
TWO MILLION...
EV’s in wintertime – How to prepare electric cars for the...
EV owners have been told how to look after their cars this winter as the colder months are likely to significantly reduce battery life...
Llandybie Community Council Declares Nature Emergency
Llandbybie Community Council has declared a nature and climate emergency following concerns about the state of nature in the UK.
Liberal Democrat Councillor Julian Tandy,...
Festive lunch break; Christmas sandwiches and their carbon footprint
The environmental cost of popular retailer sandwiches
Average Co2 emissions of a retailer sandwich are 2,000g.
Sandwich carbon footprints are equivalent to driving 5 miles in...
Local Shopping Centre Parc Trostre wins International Environmental Award
Llanelli-based shopping centre, Parc Trostre was awarded a Green Apple Environment Award at the Houses of Parliament on November 21st 2022 for the second...
Carbon neutral eco builders Tŷ Pren transitions to workers’ co-operative
Lampeter-based roundwood timber framing company was supported with its new society set up by Cwmpas
Tŷ Pren, a roundwood timber frame eco building business, based...
Why Solar Is The Way Of The Future
Introduction
The sun is a great source of natural energy that we need so far to mitigate our modern living aspects. On the other hand,...