The latest environment news stories
Britain is set to sizzle again as forecasters predicted record-breaking temperatures will bake the country.
Millions miss out on recycling cashOnly one in six people recycles unwanted gadgets such as mobile phones, digital cameras or games consoles, missing out on potential money-making opportunities, according to a new report.
£12.5m wind technology site openedA multimillion-pound centre to develop offshore wind technology has been officially opened.
Call to expand two national parksTwo of England's national parks should be significantly expanded, creating an extra 200 square miles of highly protected landscapes, it has been recommended.
Fracking fear for Bath hot springsConcerns have been raised that a controversial process of extracting gas from underground could pose a threat to Bath's world famous hot springs.
Warning on threat to sea dolphinsThe world's most endangered sea dolphins are sliding towards extinction in the face of damaging fishing methods, experts are warning.
Britain enjoys warmest day of weekBritain is basking in the warmest temperatures of this week's mini-heatwave, weather forecasters said.
Oil bid hit as third well abandonedA controversial oil-drilling campaign off the coast of Greenland has faced another setback as a third well was abandoned.
Gore hails Scotland on clean energyClimate change campaigner and former US vice-president Al Gore has hailed Scotland as a world leader in renewable energy.
Stores 'ready' for plastic bag feeThe Welsh Government has insisted it has done enough to alert retailers ahead of a 5p charge on plastic bags being brought in this weekend.
Trump lambasts 'ugly' wind turbinesBillionaire businessman Donald Trump has written to Scotland's First Minister for a second time, objecting to plans to build an offshore wind farm near his luxury golf resort.
Google in solar power investmentInternet search giant Google is looking to plug into solar power systems.
100,000 demand planning rethinkMore than 100,000 people have signed a National Trust petition calling on the Government to rethink its controversial planning reforms.
Zoo celebrates baby gorilla arrivalStaff at a British zoo are celebrating the arrival of a baby gorilla - one of a critically-endangered species.
World goes into 'ecological debt'The world has gone into "ecological debt", having used up more resources and produced more waste this year than the planet can cope with, campaigners have warned.
Wildflower mix could boost beesSowing a mix of native wildflowers that provide nectar and pollen throughout the summer could boost declining bee populations, the Co-operative has said.
£50m scheme to repair waterwaysA £50 million programme to repair and maintain Britain's waterway network has been launched, including plans to replace more than 100 lock gates.
£42m pledged for renewables sectorThe offshore renewables industry is being boosted by two multimillion-pound announcements, made on the first day of a "green finance" conference.
Haddock catch quota rise 'meagre'An increase in west coast haddock fishing quotas has been criticised for not going far enough.
Water firm fined over sewage leakScottish Water has been fined £6,000 after sewage flowed into a burn, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency has said.
'Singing bin' revives Scaffold hitA "singing bin" is being introduced in Liverpool to thank people "very, very much" for binning their litter.
