Council Calls for Thames Water Nationalisation Amid Rising Bills and Infrastructure Crisis Sunday, July 20, 2025 thameswater nationalisation watercrisis pollution infrastructure privatisation environment ukwater waterbills climatechange Leaders at Shire Hall are urging the government to bring Thames Water and the broader UK water industry under public ownership. As the country’s largest water provider, Thames Water serves thousands of Gloucestershire … Read More
Heat Pump Discount Plan Aims to Cut Energy Bills by £200 Annually Thursday, July 17, 2025 heatpumps energy discount government sustainability climatechange netzero subsidies electricity heating The UK Government is reportedly planning a new initiative to offer households equipped with eco-friendly heat pumps an annual discount of £200 on their energy bills. This proposal, supported by Labour’s Ed Miliband and under … Read More
Duckweed Bloom Transforms Historic Canal into Vibrant Green Swamp Monday, July 14, 2025 duckweed canals climatechange worcestershire waterways ecosystem bloom pollution environment runoff The serene canals of a Worcestershire town have been overtaken by a striking blanket of bright green duckweed, turning the typically clear waterways into a swamp-like landscape. This sudden transformation is the result of a … Read More
Springwatch's Chris Packham Defends Tragic Wildlife Footage Amid Viewer Backlash Thursday, June 12, 2025 springwatch chrispackham bbc wildlife nature controversy tawnyowl viewercomplaints climatechange television Chris Packham has addressed the wave of complaints following a recent episode of BBC Two’s Springwatch that featured unsettling wildlife footage. The presenter, who co-hosts the show alongside Michaela Strachan, spoke … Read More
Gloucester Advances Urban Greening and Plans to Phase Out Controversial Weedkiller Friday, June 6, 2025 gloucester urbangreening climatechange trees glyphosate biodiversity sustainability environment publichealth greenspaces Gloucester is poised to embrace a comprehensive Urban Greening Strategy aimed at increasing greenery to combat climate change and its related challenges, such as extreme weather events like flooding and heatwaves. The … Read More
Alan Titchmarsh Reveals Guilty Pleasure That Led to Major Renovation of His Home Sunday, May 25, 2025 alantitchmarsh gardening interiordesign books libraries homeextension celebrityhobbies climatechange wildlifegardening plants Alan Titchmarsh, the iconic gardening expert and television presenter, has unveiled a surprising “guilty pleasure” that prompted a major transformation at his family home. Known for his green-fingered expertise on … Read More