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Failing sea defences 'disaster' for nature reserve
An internationally important nature reserve in Hampshire is under threat from failing flood defences. Source link
Trust celebrates birth of rare lemur quadruplets
The trust says the quadruplets are incredibly rare, occurring in fewer than 6% of births worldwide. Source link
Sanctuary's tiny wild cat to join breeding scheme
Rusty-spotted cats are also getting new enclosures at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Smarden. Source link
Extra waste burning approved for incinerator
Viridor can now increase waste at its Beddington energy recovery facility to 382,286 tonnes a year. Source link
Costly fuel pushes more Indians to buy electric cars but challenges remain
High fuel prices are strengthening the case for EV adoption in the world’s third largest auto market. Source link
Swifts 'displaced' after demolition – campaigners
Campaigners say nesting swifts may have been affected after part of a building was demolished. Source link
Ditch the niceties in AI prompts to save energy use, say researchers
A UN report warns of the rapid growth in AI energy consumption, but suggests users can improve efficiency by making prompts more concise Source link
Bathing warning issued after 'potential water pollution incident'
The National Trust, which manages Portstewart Strand, has urged visitors to the beach to be vigilant. Source link
What next for Upton Heath after charity buys land?
Dorset Wildlife Trust starts restoring 110 acres of heath it bought after a fundraising campaign. Source link
Hearing loss is bad for the whole body – but new treatments are coming
From dementia to heart attacks, hearing loss has been linked to a wide range of effects across the body, and the condition is on the rise. Fortunately, we’re learning how best to safeguard this crucial sense and how we might be able to reverse the damage Source link