Environment

The South Downs National Park

South Downs National Park

South Downs National Park plans to plant 20,000 trees

Richard Mancey and Lawrence Mancey showcasing the new solar panels

Richard Mancey and Lawrence Mancey showcasing the new solar panels

Theme park reveals plans for £1.5m solar project

Romsey has a history of flooding. This photo is from the 2014 floods.

Romsey has a history of flooding. This photo is from the 2014 floods.

Reassurances made about flood defences after Spain flash floods

The Modal Shift Programme was launched in September 2023

The Modal Shift Programme was launched in September 2023

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Logistics firm removes 64,300 truck journeys from UK roads in a year

Kingwell, Keyhaven Natural Asset Scheme

Kingwell, Keyhaven Natural Asset Scheme

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Huge 1,000-acre nature reserve to be created on a farm in the New Forest

Portswood Wastewater Treatment Works

Portswood Wastewater Treatment Works

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River Itchen sewage troubles tackled with £8million improvement to treatment works

The Portswood Wastewater Treatment Works plant on Belgrave Road.

The Portswood Wastewater Treatment Works plant on Belgrave Road.

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What happens to sewage before going in Itchen - and how smell concerns are dealt with

Constituents taking part in the climate Q&A

Constituents taking part in the climate Q&A

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MP leads climate emergency Q&A in Southampton

Silverlake Automotive Recycling

Silverlake Automotive Recycling

Silverlake’s expansion: a boost to jobs and sustainable automotive practices

Alton in Bloom Community Grow Club

Alton in Bloom Community Grow Club

Vote now for your favourite countryside project in Hampshire

The River Itchen Flood Alleviation Scheme may be funded through the government's National Wealth Fund

The River Itchen Flood Alleviation Scheme may be funded through the government's National Wealth Fund

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Scheme to stop homes flooding could be backed by new government fund

A heatmap showing the areas of Hampshire worst affected by Japanese knotweed

A heatmap showing the areas of Hampshire worst affected by Japanese knotweed

Japanese Knotweed

Southampton named worst Japanese knotweed hotspot in Hampshire

Children from Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School and William Gilpin Church of England Primary School at the New Forest Showground helping to plant the ‘mini-forest’

Children from Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School and William Gilpin Church of England Primary School at the New Forest Showground helping to plant the ‘mini-forest’

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Children help plant more than 2,000 plants to create ‘mini-forest’

Eco Warriors from Wellstead Primary School with its Sistema® Food Storage Container and Reusable Bottle Free Recycling Programme collection box

Eco Warriors from Wellstead Primary School with its Sistema® Food Storage Container and Reusable Bottle Free Recycling Programme collection box

School competes for new playground

Every household in Fareham will be bought a new bin as part of the changes.

Every household in Fareham will be bought a new bin as part of the changes.

Local government

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Council approve new bins for every house ahead of changes to bin collections

The event brought together more than 200 pupils and teachers from 15 schools across the county this term

The event brought together more than 200 pupils and teachers from 15 schools across the county this term

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Hampshire youth MPs celebrate success of climate conference

Teresa Dent, left, CEO of the Game and Wildlife Trust Conservsncy Trust, with Lord and Lady Montagu

Teresa Dent, left, CEO of the Game and Wildlife Trust Conservsncy Trust, with Lord and Lady Montagu

Lord Montagu issues stark warning over climate change

Seagrass seed being collected at Seaview, Isle of Wight

Seagrass seed being collected at Seaview, Isle of Wight

Documentary highlights Solent Seascape Project's benefits

The Sycamore Gap tree was illegally felled on the night of September 27, 2023

The Sycamore Gap tree was illegally felled on the night of September 27, 2023

Felled Sycamore Gap tree's sapling could be planted in Romsey

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New Forest's Chris Packham settles legal case against government over climate targets

Researchers from the University of Southampton have mapped the tranquillity of Southampton

Researchers from the University of Southampton have mapped the tranquillity of Southampton

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Southampton mapped for tranquillity to improve journeys

Dozens of scarecrows have popped up across Woolston in Southampton thanks to a group of volunteers

Dozens of scarecrows have popped up across Woolston in Southampton thanks to a group of volunteers

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Dozens of scarecrows pop up across Woolston – this is why

Disney Dream in Southampton

Disney Dream in Southampton

Port of Southampton

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Southampton cruise lines emit thousands of kilograms of CO2

Head butcher Suzi Howard and Cams Hill headteacher Ian Hudson

Head butcher Suzi Howard and Cams Hill headteacher Ian Hudson

Farm shop steps in to help school reduce food miles in its canteen

The endangered Przewalski’s horses will help graze the land

The endangered Przewalski’s horses will help graze the land

Marwell's endangered horses join conservation grazing team

L-R: Dr Joseph Banks, Di Gilpin, and professor Damon Teagle

L-R: Dr Joseph Banks, Di Gilpin, and professor Damon Teagle

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'Wind is the answer' to cut CO2 emissions, say creators of revolutionary sail

Landslide at Durley Chine on October 19, 2024

Landslide at Durley Chine on October 19, 2024

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Watch as man narrowly avoids death in second landslide at nearby beach

The River Itchen at Cobden Bridge in Southampton

The River Itchen at Cobden Bridge in Southampton

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Plea for signs to warn swimmers about river pollution that could make them sick

Mayflower Park in Southampton. Picture: LDRS

Mayflower Park in Southampton. Picture: LDRS

Conservation group calls for funding for Southampton's parks

Southampton is burning 70 per cent of its household waste, a 12 per cent increase on the 2015 figure

Southampton is burning 70 per cent of its household waste, a 12 per cent increase on the 2015 figure

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'Insane' rise in use of incinerators as Southampton burns 70 per cent of waste

Housing provider apologises for overflowing rubbish that spills out onto the road

Housing provider apologises for overflowing rubbish that spills out onto the road

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Housing provider apologises for overflowing rubbish

Matthew Samuel Camps, Vail Williams managing partner

Matthew Samuel Camps, Vail Williams managing partner

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Southampton firm Vail Williams cuts carbon emissions

The M27 near the bridge over the River Hamble. Photo: Google Maps

The M27 near the bridge over the River Hamble. Photo: Google Maps

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Environmental disaster concerns on M27 a 'scandal'

An aerial image of the solar farm near Romsey

An aerial image of the solar farm near Romsey

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Second phase of construction announced for huge solar farm

Laura Read, CEO at Marwell Zoo

Laura Read, CEO at Marwell Zoo

Marwell Wildlife calls for action to protect planet

Malcolm Ward next to overflowing bins on Mayflower Road

Malcolm Ward next to overflowing bins on Mayflower Road

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Man demands action over bins blocking pavement 'for months'

These bags were dumped in Ashley Down Lane, Boarhunt

These bags were dumped in Ashley Down Lane, Boarhunt

Hampshire man ordered to pay £4,000 after fly-tipping 'distinctive' bags

The eight-toothed spruce bark beetle has been found in the area

The eight-toothed spruce bark beetle has been found in the area

New restrictions in bid to stop spread of pest which can cause 'significant damage'

Whale shark with injury to the dorsal fin, likely to be caused by collision with a vessel

Whale shark with injury to the dorsal fin, likely to be caused by collision with a vessel

University of Southampton

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Whale shark shipping collisions may increase as oceans warm, study claims

The pipeline would have transported CO2 from Fawley refinery to a

The pipeline would have transported CO2 from Fawley refinery to a

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Leading wildlife group reacts to pipeline plan update

The fallen tree in Montgomery Road, Southampton

The fallen tree in Montgomery Road, Southampton

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'The trees nearly hit a car' say residents after shock collapse

Aerial view of surveying a human-made prehistoric island, or Crannog, in Loch Bhorgastail, Scotland

Aerial view of surveying a human-made prehistoric island, or Crannog, in Loch Bhorgastail, Scotland

University of Southampton

University of Southampton to investigate historic maritime sites

The ORE Outlook 2040 report was authored by researchers at Southampton and Plymouth university, among others

The ORE Outlook 2040 report was authored by researchers at Southampton and Plymouth university, among others

University of Southampton

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Urgent action needed to harness UK's offshore renewable energy

Aerial view of the landscaping display at Elliotts Lymington

Aerial view of the landscaping display at Elliotts Lymington

Landscaping display wins national award after transformation

The council's climate actions centre around four key areas: carbon reduction, climate adaptation, nature recovery, and programme management.

The council's climate actions centre around four key areas: carbon reduction, climate adaptation, nature recovery, and programme management.

New Forest District Council climate report reveals progress

Don Mackenzie, second right, and fellow campaigners opposed to the introduction of wheelie bins in Lymington

Don Mackenzie, second right, and fellow campaigners opposed to the introduction of wheelie bins in Lymington

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Fury over plan to introduce 'unsightly' wheelie bins in upmarket town

ExxonMobil is planning to build a pipeline from Fawley refinery to a CO2 dump under the English Channel

ExxonMobil is planning to build a pipeline from Fawley refinery to a CO2 dump under the English Channel

ExxonMobil pipeline

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'It would devastate the area': Critics slam 20-mile pipeline plan

Barton on Sea has a real seaside vibe. Image: Getty

Barton on Sea has a real seaside vibe. Image: Getty

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Seven of the prettiest coastal locations in Hampshire

A young make Walrus, which visited Calshot in Hampshire resting on the beach.

A young make Walrus, which visited Calshot in Hampshire resting on the beach.

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'I never thought I'd see a walrus in the UK' - The rescuers behind Thor

A proposed new pipeline will transport CO2 from Fawley refinery to a carbon dump under the English Channel

A proposed new pipeline will transport CO2 from Fawley refinery to a carbon dump under the English Channel

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Gas pipeline across New Forest 'would be width of eight-lane motorway'

Asian Hornets nest removed at The Old Cemetery near Southampton Common.

Asian Hornets nest removed at The Old Cemetery near Southampton Common.

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Warning as 'killer' Asian hornet nest removed near Southampton Common

Ed Francis at his Wyndham Court flat in Southampton

Ed Francis at his Wyndham Court flat in Southampton

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Man living in 'septic tank' for nearly a week as sewage erupts in his flat

Drone pictures at Cobden Bridge

Drone pictures at Cobden Bridge

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Don't miss our drone picture special out on Friday

Southern Water is developing the plans to import water from Norway

Southern Water is developing the plans to import water from Norway

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Southern Water drawing up plans to ship water from Norwegian Fjords