New UK Rules Are Moving Plastic Wet Wipes Out of Rivers and Sewers
Restrictions on plastic-containing wet wipes are part of wider efforts to reduce sewer blockages, river pollution and avoidable plastic waste.
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The National Biodiversity Network Trust Received Support for Nature Data Work
A grant to the National Biodiversity Network Trust supports the data infrastructure behind wildlife recording and conservation decisions in the UK.
European Countries Began Preparing National Nature Restoration Plans
EU countries are preparing national restoration plans under the Nature Restoration Regulation, turning targets into practical restoration pathways.
State Land in Britain Could Become More Useful for Trees, Peatlands and Wildlife
Plans reported for government-owned land include prison tree nurseries, peatland restoration on military ranges and wildlife crossings near roads and railways.
Swedish Fashion Is Pushing Further Toward Circular Design
Swedish fashion companies and designers are working toward circular models that reduce waste and keep materials in use for longer.
Denmark’s Everyday Green Ideas Make Sustainability Easy to Understand
VisitDenmark’s green tips show everyday sustainability through cycling, urban gardens, food culture and public spaces rather than abstract promises.
Sweden Shows How Recycling Can Become Heat, Fuel and Everyday Infrastructure
Sweden’s recycling systems turn food waste into biogas and use waste-to-energy systems to support buses, homes and district heating.
Scotland Offered Free Peatland Restoration Training for Excavator Drivers
NatureScot’s Peatland ACTION programme offered week-long training to help excavator drivers gain forest-to-bog restoration skills.
Scientists Win 215,000 Euro Prize for Fungi That Absorb a Third of Fossil Fuel Emissions
Dutch evolutionary biologist Dr Toby Kiers won the 2026 Tyler Prize for her groundbreaking work revealing that mycorrhizal fungi absorb roughly a third of global fossil fuel emissions each year.
High Seas Treaty Enters Into Force, Protecting Two-Thirds of the World’s Oceans
The High Seas Treaty entered into force in January 2026, establishing the first legal framework to protect marine biodiversity in international waters covering nearly two-thirds of Earth's oceans.