Why are there so many caterpillars in Beijing this year?

Visitors at Beijing Wildlife Park collected 70,000 caterpillars over two days to control the invasive fall webworm. Warmer winters helped these pests survive, leading to a massive outbreak this year. The larvae are now everywhere as they look for places to pupate, causing many people to notice them on trees.

Homeowners in England urged to check flood risk: 'A third of people don't realise'

The Environment Agency warned on Wednesday that two million people in England are unaware their homes face flood risks. With a wet and windy winter ahead, officials urged residents to check the government website. Caroline Douglass said, "We want the public to make sure they know what their risk is."

Tigress from Bihar's Valmiki Tiger Reserve to be introduced at Bengal's Buxa on Oct 2

A three-year-old tigress arrived at West Bengal’s Buxa Tiger Reserve from Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve on Wednesday. Officials said she will be released in the reserve on October 2. This marks the first tiger reintroduction in the state, following eight years of effort to restore the forest's prey base.

New Zealand returned 86 takahē to Rees Valley; the birds are now breeding and establishing a new wild population

New Zealand returned 86 takahē to Rees Valley since February 2025, creating the largest wild population outside Fiordland. These birds already started breeding in the wild, showing the valley supports them well. This project helps the threatened species grow, while other native wildlife like whio also returned to the area.

Maharashtra’s drought reaches Pune campuses

The Maharashtra government declared drought in 265 of 358 taluks last week, hitting students in Pune hard. Many families depend on farming, but failed crops left them with no income. Mahesh Mate said, “My parents sent us to Pune to study as there is nothing left in our farm.”

Kuala lumpur tops global pollution ranking as indonesian wildfires choke Southeast Asia

Kuala Lumpur topped a global pollution ranking on Wednesday as smoke from Indonesian wildfires choked Southeast Asia. The city reached an unhealthy Air Quality Index of 166. "It's really impacting our health and also the visibility," said resident Izzah Irdina. Many people now stay indoors to avoid the thick haze.

Schiphol buried 'trash' to stop flooding—and this clever fix could change how we build roads forever.

In 2022, Schiphol put 2,571 kilos of recycled plastic beneath an airport road, creating room for 43,200 litres of rainwater and an expected 30-year life. Engineers used hollow plastic parts to manage floods and store water. Schiphol said, "The surface drives like asphalt," as they tested this new, sustainable construction method.

From barren fields to a 'wildlife haven': How Brian May turned 157 acres into a thriving forest.

In September 2013, Brian May joined villagers to plant the first oak on 157 acres in Dorset. A decade later, 101,000 trees and shrubs had helped bring wildlife back to land previously used for growing crops. The project turned former farmland into a thriving woodland habitat for many local species.

​10 lesser-known UNESCO sites in India worth travelling for​

India is home to 45 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, but many remain less familiar to travellers. Beyond famous landmarks, sites like the Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, the Maratha Military Landscapes inscribed in 2025, the Ahom Moidams, and Chandigarh’s modernist architecture offer unique glimpses into the country’s diverse natural and cultural history.

After decades of silence, African wild dogs are 'home'—a triumph for those who refused to let the ecosystem die.

20 African wild dogs returned to Zimbabwe's Matusadona National Park in February 2026 after disappearing for decades. African Parks and the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority moved the animals in two packs. They spent five years rebuilding the ecosystem and protection systems to ensure the predators could finally thrive again.

The Yamuna: A sacred river sacrificed to pollution

The Yamuna river faces severe pollution as 520 drains empty into its waters. A 22 km stretch in Delhi carries 80% of the total pollution load, leaving the river biologically dead. While the Delhi Jal Board plans to double sewage treatment capacity by 2028, many households still lack proper network connections.

1.5 Million Images of Glacier Retreat Captured Over 15 Years: A Photographer’s Unearthly Archive

The National Snow and Ice Data Center now holds 1.5 million images of glacier retreat captured over 15 years. Photographer James Balog started the Extreme Ice Survey in 2007 to track climate change. He used solar-powered cameras across the world to show how ice fell away in remote frozen environments.