Environment

Published: 17 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online United Nations secretary general António Guterres has issued one of the starkest warnings of his tenure, cautioning that “powerful forces” are actively working to undermine global cooperation at a moment when humanity faces interconnected crises of unprecedented scale. Speaking in London to mark the 80th anniversary of the United Nations’ first major meeting, Guterres delivered an impassioned defence...

Published: 16 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. BP influence in UK education is facing renewed scrutiny as campaigners claim the energy giant exerts an insidious control over STEM teaching through its ties with the Science Museum. Documents obtained under freedom of information laws reveal that BP funded research which directly shaped the Science Museum Group academy, a teacher training programme now sponsored by the company....

Published: 15 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Recent tests have revealed traces of the controversial herbicide glyphosate in playgrounds across the UK. Campaigners warn that children could be exposed to this chemical, which the World Health Organization classifies as a probable human carcinogen. The findings emerged after Pesticides Action Network UK (PAN UK) conducted swabs and soil sampling in playgrounds across London and surrounding counties,...

Published: 14 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A dessert inspired by the viral Dubai chocolate bar has taken South Korea by storm, turning pistachio cream, knafeh pastry and marshmallow chocolate into the country’s most sought-after sweet treat. Known locally as the “Dubai chewy cookie,” the dessert has become a nationwide sensation, selling out within minutes of appearing on shop counters and triggering price surges, ingredient...

Published: 13 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK government is at serious risk of missing crucial wildlife targets in England and Northern Ireland, according to the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP). The watchdog’s report, released this week, warns that the government is failing on almost all measures designed to protect biodiversity, clean air, and environmental hazards. Wildlife, the report stresses, remains under unprecedented threat,...

Published: 13 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Days after fierce winds battered Britain’s south-west, communities across Cornwall remain trapped in disruption. Storm Goretti struck the region with extraordinary force, leaving thousands of households struggling without reliable electricity or water. The storm’s aftermath has exposed vulnerabilities in local infrastructure and ignited a political dispute over emergency responses. Residents describe exhaustion and frustration, while authorities work under...

London — January 11, 2026 After weeks of biting cold, icy mornings and widespread frost, there are growing signs that the UK’s prolonged winter chill is finally easing. Meteorologists say the end of the cold spell is now in sight, with parts of the country expected to experience milder temperatures later this week — in some cases even warmer than Madrid. According to the Met Office, a significant shift in...

Published: 10 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The world’s richest 1% emissions have already exceeded their fair share for 2026, according to new analysis by Oxfam. Within just ten days of the year, the wealthiest individuals have exhausted the carbon budget allocated to them, demonstrating a stark inequality in global climate responsibility. Shockingly, the richest 0.1% reached this threshold in only three days, accelerating the...

Published: 09 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The recent New Year celebrations across the Netherlands resembled a chaotic and dangerous war zone. Emergency doctor Yara Basta-Bos watched as window-rattling explosions turned her quiet street into ruins. She recalled a patient from years ago who arrived clutching their own blown-out eyeball. This horrific imagery highlights why a Dutch Nationwide Fireworks Ban is now gaining significant momentum....

Published: 08 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. British consumers could improve health while supporting local economies by eating more local fish. Research highlights that supermarkets have a crucial role in encouraging the shift from imported fish to nutritious, locally caught species. This focus on local fish could reduce reliance on the “big five” of cod, haddock, tuna, salmon, and prawns, which dominate supermarket shelves, while...