Most of the countryside around the Holnicote estate in Somerset has been dry and dusty for most of the summer. But one corner remains conspicuously green.

Here in south-west England, an animal that was made extinct in Britain in the 16th century, mostly because of hunting, is making a comeback. Reintroduced just six years ago, beavers have helped turn a small watercourse on the estate into a wet meadow – a true oasis amid the parched landscape.

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Showcasing action for nature across Notts

We’re committed to supporting more people than ever before to bring about positive change for nature through the Wilder Nottinghamshire Network - a community for everyone involved in nature’s recovery across Nottinghamshire.

In the months ahead, members of the network and others taking action for nature will feature in our dedicated Wilder Nottinghamshire Podcast

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Until this year, Phil Collins, a Wiltshire vegetable farmer, had never had an overdraft. Six weeks without rain has scorched his cauliflowers, shrivelled his spuds, and shrunk his bank balance.

"Six thousand cauliflowers at £1.25 each," he said ruefully. "You do the maths."

Veg farmers across the country are warning of a shortage of produce after the driest July for 190 years. But there are winners, notably winemakers.

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It could be hundreds of years before habitats destroyed by wildfires in Wales recover, an environment watchdog has said.

Nick Thomas, from Natural Resources Wales (NRW), said if soil had been incinerated in upland areas rich in peat, which grows at about a millimetre a year, it could take centuries for the vegetation to come back.

He expects 2026 to be the worst year Wales has ever experienced.

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This galaxy siphonophore is a stunning colonial organism that glows as red as burning embers.

Researchers at Schmidt Ocean Institute shared mesmerising footage of a deep-sea 'galaxy' captured by their remotely operated vehicle (ROV) Subastian.

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A heatwave lasting four months, followed by water shortages and crop failures. This is England in the 13th century, not the 21st.

What is often called the Medieval warm period saw elevated temperatures in many parts of the world between the 10th and 13th centuries.

These warmer temperatures were caused in part by an increase in solar irradiance. This is the amount of solar energy reaching Earth, which effects global temperature patterns and influences weather systems. There were also very few volcanic eruptions in this period, which can produce a temporary global cooling effect.

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The environmental impact of AI is becoming harder to ignore, from soaring energy use and water consumption to the rapid expansion of data centres and microchip production. What is being built in the name of innovation is also concentrating power, intensifying surveillance and deepening democratic risk.

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If exercise is healthy, why do so many people avoid doing it? If we're born to be active, why is it so hard to keep your New Year's resolutions about exercise? On this episode, learn about the powerful instincts that cause us to avoid exercise even though we know it’s good for us.

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Across the globe, human activities are changing the way our planet smells.

In Egypt, increasing temperatures are shrinking yields of aromatic jasmine flowers; in France, extreme drought has reduced the production of fragrant, night-blooming tuberose, a major ingredient in many perfumes; in Italy, climatic extremes are altering the characteristic floral, citrusy scent of bergamot.

But anthropogenic factors are also reshaping environmental smellscapes, a word coined in the 1980s to describe the totality of scents in a given geographic area, in ways that are far more subtle — and potentially much more harmful.

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Think you know a lot about whales? Find out just HOW much with our quiz! And discover how whales are victims – and heroes – of our changing climate.

Scientists studying whales are uncovering new clues about how the ocean stores carbon — and what climate change is doing to marine ecosystems.

From the food they eat to where their waste and bodies end up, whales help move carbon from the surface ocean to the deep sea, where it can be locked away for centuries. Their presence can shape entire marine ecosystems, influencing how much carbon the ocean absorbs from the atmosphere.

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Established in 2001 Arkwright Meadows Community Garden is a thriving community project. The Gardens are a green oasis within walking distance of Nottingham City Centre. We are open to visitors throughout the week providing a place for relaxation and recreation.

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A not for profit, community driven nature conservation group working in partnership with Nottingham City Council to maintain, protect and enhance Colwick Woods Nature Reserve.
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Welcome to the friends of valley road park group, a local conservation group for valley road park and water meadow.
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What goes on behind the scenes at Martins Pond, Harrison Plantation, Raleigh Pond - and how to get involved.
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Volunteering, heritage and conservation. Partnering with NCC's Parks and Open Spaces.
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We raise awareness in and around Nottingham of the pressing issues that threaten this unique planet and ask people to support our campaigns.
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Organic flour millers. Home of George Green, Nottingham’s mathematical miller. Free entry, open Wednesday to Sunday 10am-4pm.
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We are an independent association whose aims are to help protect, enhance and promote Nottingham Memorial Gardens.
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Becky Ripley and Emily Knight make sense of what it means to be human by looking to the natural world... Science meets storytelling with a philosophical twist.
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The Nottingham Green Guardians are the volunteers covering Nottingham City Council's Parks and Open Spaces. Our fabulous volunteers give up their time to help Nottingham become Happier, Healthier and Greener!
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Our aim is to promote, protect, conserve and enhance the open spaces within Nottingham City
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Nottinghamshire Treeplanters are partnering up with The Field, Strelley to plant more trees on their Community Field.
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Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is the county's leading conservation charity run by local people for the benefit of local wildlife, with nature reserves across the county - part of a UK network of 46 local Wildlife Trusts working to protect wildlife.
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We are the voice of people who cycle, and speak up for everyone who would love to cycle more - if only it felt safer and easier. Join us!
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Latest Science News from around the world.
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STAA is a charitable organisation based on the historic St Anns Allotments site in Nottingham. We manage a wide range of community projects including the St Anns Community Orchard & the Heritage and History Allotment Garden. Our events include guided heritage tours of the allotments, volunteering opportunities and community open days.
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St Anns Community Orchard is a safe, beautiful, natural and productive space where local people can play, learn and meet each other outdoors.
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Community Gardens in Sherwood, Nottingham for growing food locally and sustainably
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We are a group of local people nurturing a wonderful community garden in the heart of the city.
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