Climate Change

Published: 27 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Conservation organisations and local authorities across the United Kingdom are warning that the soaring number of fly‑tipping incidents is placing an increasing strain on already stretched budgets, diverting funds away from environmental protection and nature restoration projects. Latest official figures show that councils in England alone recorded a record high 1.26 million incidents of illegal waste dumping in 2024/25, a nearly...

Published: 27 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The Stormont Executive has formally approved a landmark bill that will permanently ban fracking and end petroleum exploration and licensing in Northern Ireland, marking a significant policy shift in the region’s approach to fossil fuel extraction and climate commitments. The decision was confirmed on Thursday by Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald following a meeting of the Executive, which agreed to introduce...

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The United Kingdom has experienced its warmest day of the year so far, with temperatures hitting nearly 18.7 °C in parts of southern England on Wednesday, according to the Met Office and provisional weather data. The milder conditions — unusual for late February — brought sunshine and spring‑like warmth to many areas, particularly in London and the southeast, where...

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Despite widespread flooding, storms and what many residents have perceived as a punishing winter, the UK’s 2025–26 winter season is not approaching record‑breaking status, according to provisional figures from the Met Office and related weather analyses. After weeks of persistent rain and unsettled conditions, climate scientists emphasise that the season’s overall statistics remain well within historical norms. Meteorological...

Published: 26 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The United Kingdom is set to launch its first-ever geothermal power plant, marking a significant step in renewable energy production. Located in Cornwall, the plant will harness the Earth’s heat to generate electricity for 10,000 homes while also providing the nation’s first domestic supply of lithium, a critical mineral for green technology. After nearly two decades of planning...

Published: 26 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Tropical flowers are now blooming months earlier or later than historical norms because of climate change. This shift has been identified in a comprehensive study analysing over 8,000 plant specimens spanning more than two centuries. Researchers focused on species from Brazil, Ecuador, Ghana, and Thailand, regions known for unparalleled biodiversity yet historically understudied in climate impact research. The...

Published: 26 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Chronic ocean heating is driving a rapid and unprecedented loss of marine life worldwide, researchers have confirmed. Scientists found fish populations fell by 7.2% for every 0.1C of decadal warming, a pattern that could accelerate as temperatures rise. The study, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, examined more than 33,000 populations across the northern hemisphere between 1993 and...

Published: 26 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Scotland’s climate strategy is facing fresh criticism for relying heavily on unproven technologies and uncertain projections. The UK Climate Change Committee (CCC) has expressed concern about the feasibility of the Scottish government’s long-term emissions targets, despite acknowledging that its recent short-term plans are more realistic. Nigel Topping, chair of the CCC, highlighted that Scotland’s new approach to carbon...

Published: 24 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Thai authorities have launched an investigation after 72 tigers died from a suspected illness at a popular tourist park, raising urgent concerns over animal welfare standards, disease control and oversight within the country’s captive wildlife industry. Officials confirmed that the deaths occurred over a short period at a privately operated facility in Thailand known for allowing visitors close access to...

Published: 24 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online A 19th-century Victorian bridge facing structural decline could be preserved for future generations if vehicles are permanently banned from crossing it, according to conservation officials and local campaigners. Engineers have warned that continued exposure to modern traffic loads is accelerating deterioration in the historic structure, prompting renewed debate over whether heritage preservation should take precedence over vehicular access. The bridge,...