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    A new space is being made for neurodivergent creatives in South Wales

    From Jerez to Caerdydd: Is sherry making a comeback for a new generation?

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    Do you think you need to do more to prevent mould from affecting your health?

    With the new plastic ban, how can we further combat plastic pollution?

    The benches of Bute Park: what stories do they tell?

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    Lesson from Palestine Protests in Cardiff: How do we protest more constructively? 

    Reclaim the night: Cardiff calls for end to violence against women

    Welsh charity calls for raising support for growing unpaid carer population

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    The 50s and 60s singles start exploring life’s next journey in Cardiff

    Doctor Who fans are treated to a light show celebrating the 60th Anniversary

    Environmental Activism: Save Taff river campaign will come out of the voices of young people

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Science & environment

Do you think you need to do more to prevent mould from affecting your health?

Peng Huang·
Sport & health
·13 November 2023
Anyone can develop health issues from damp and mould, and simple preventive...

With the new plastic ban, how can we further combat plastic pollution?

Fengting Ye·
Science & environment
·13 November 2023
Wales introduced a ban on several single-use plastic products this year. The public is considering what more can be done to tackle plastic pollution.

The benches of Bute Park: what stories do they tell?

Disha Mitra·
Global city
·27 October 2023
Among the many paths of this Cardiff Park, one is home to...

Easy Environmentalism: zero-waste shops in Cardiff

morrisa·
Science & environment
·27 October 2023
Siop Sero non-profit shops provide an excellent start to becoming more environmentally aware.

No more coal: Activists ask Welsh Government to stop mine expansion

Yuxin Zu·
Politics & social justice
·16 March 2023
In order to meet its environmental aspirations, campaigners want to see the end of plans to expand the Aberpergwm mine in South Wales

Wildlife on your doorstep: the fastest animal in the world just lives in Cardiff centre 

Lingbing Li·
Science & environment
·12 March 2023
As the BBC launches its latest nature series Wild Isles to celebrate the wildlife of the British and Ireland, how much nature can we find in Cardiff?

Ecosystem engineers–beavers are the key to stop flooding in Wales

Yunrun Ma·
Science & environment
·2 March 2023
Missing from UK for 500 years, now campaigners want to bring beavers back as they can not only stop flooding but also boost wildlife.

River Taff: Campaigners struggle to rid its banks of sewage pollution

Shaurya·
Science & environment
·2 March 2023
Recent figures reveal River Taff is among the top 20 UK rivers affected by sewage pollution. How are activists and locals handling it?

“Cardiff isn’t built for cars” campaigners look to beat congestion.

Sagar·
Science & environment
·23 February 2023
As the city struggles with congestion and traffic, local campaigners demand better infrastructure for active travel

“Welsh seabirds at risk” says a leading conservationist

Xinwei Li·
Science & environment
·23 February 2023
Wales’s only colony of northern gannets are at risk due to bird flu, climate change and plastic pollution. We speak to a scientist to find out the solutions. 

Blood glorious blood: how scientists are making research fascinating

Yuxin Zu·
Science & environment
·23 February 2023
More young people in Wales are planning to study science and part of the reason is events like Cardiff's Science Festival. We went along to find out about it.
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Wales scraps major road projects due to climate concerns

Renu Thapa·
Science & environment
·23 February 2023
Road projects in Wales have been discarded as it harms the environment, is Wales a step closer to tackle climate crisis?

Five places to see beautiful bluebells can be added to your day trip options

Yuxin Zu·
Science & environment
·16 February 2023
Take a day trip on a spring day, and walk along the sea of ​​bluebells, smelling the fragrance of hyacinth flowers at the tip of your nose, It's really exciting!

Local campaigners aim to save iconic Welsh river threatened by pollution

Éanna Macaoidh·
Science & environment
·9 February 2023
The River Wye is dying as a result of industrial poultry farming, what can be done to save one of Britain’s most iconic rivers?

“Peat Free” is not just about “saying no to peat compost”

Lingbing Li·
Science & environment
·16 December 2022
Although the Welsh government has stopped selling peat compost to gardeners, more needs to be done to protect habitats, say campaigners.

Air pollution is still a concern for Cardiff

Éanna Macaoidh, Lingbing Li and Xinwei Li·
Science & environment
·16 December 2022
Even though air quality in the UK is much improved compared to 1950s, it is still a problem for British residents’ health.
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Welsh women exposed to cancer as HPV vaccination rates fall

Nuriya Aliyaskarova, Shaurya and Yunrun Ma·
Sport & health
·16 December 2022
A drop in immunisation in the past four years has left Welsh women at a greater risk of developing cervical cancer.

Strep A: the increase in infection may be related to Covid

Yunrun Ma·
Science & environment
·9 December 2022
Experts at Cardiff University believe that the increased in Strep A infection is likely to be linked to reduced immunity in the population caused by Covid.

Cardiff needs better infrastructure for active travel, say campaigners

Shaurya·
Sport & health
·9 December 2022
Campaigners say, Cardiff needs better and more inclusive infrastructure to replicate a primary school where 75% of students commute by foot or bicycle.

“One tree is a big deal,” says local activist.

Éanna Macaoidh·
Science & environment
·9 December 2022
Railway Community Gardens, a volunteer project in Cardiff, is giving away free trees to households to help fight climate change.

Protesters said sewage station could damage the environment

Yuxin Zu·
Science & environment
·25 November 2022
Flooding and pollution could be a serious problem in Cardiff's Hailey Park if plans for a new sewage works go ahead, say campaigners.

Cop27: a climate protest in Cardiff call for “Climate Justice”

Yunrun Ma·
Business & Culture
·18 November 2022
In response to Cop27's Global Day of Action, environmental groups from across Cardiff have taken to the streets in protest.

“We need to go to London”: Cardiff XR protestors call for an end to fossil fuels

Roohi Mariam Peter·
Science & environment
·31 March 2022
Extinction Rebellion campaigners from Cardiff to go to London to protest against the government's inaction in banning non-renewable energy.

Saving wildlife: Citizen project aims at minimising loss of wildlife on roads

ROHINI SINGH·
Science & environment
·31 March 2022
The project aims to create a map of roadkill all over Britain to be able to reduce the impact of traffic on the UK’s wildlife.

Repair and reuse: the people keeping items out of landfills

LUYAO SHAO·
Science & environment
·24 March 2022
Repair Cafes have saved 350,000kg of waste out of landfill, helping to protect the environment, save people money and bring communities together.

The National Forest of Wales: regenerating woodland is a tall order

Emily Janes·
Science & environment
·24 March 2022
Wales aims to regenerate its woodland with The National Forest of Wales and in the process attain its climate change goals.

Covid pandemic: what is life like two years after the first lockdown?

Emily Janes, LUYAO SHAO, Yuhan Zhang, Atreya Mukerjee and Chaoyan Zhang·
Business & Culture
·23 March 2022
Two years on from the first UK lockdown we ask the people of Cardiff how life has changed.

Seeing spring in Cardiff: 7 places to enjoy vibrant blooms in the city

Yuhan Zhang·
Science & environment
·17 March 2022
Cardiff has some truly beautiful parks and glorious gardens. Dotted about the city, these green spaces provide wonderful examples of nature.

Nuclear plant mud disposal in the Severn raises concerns

Adwitiya Pal·
Science & environment
·10 March 2022
Environmental groups are challenging the dumping of mud from the Hinkley nuclear plant in the Severn Estuary, amidst questions over its radioactivity.

World Wildlife Day: Meet the most endangered species in Wales

Oojal Kour, Adwitiya Pal, Roohi Mariam Peter and Atreya Mukerjee·
Science & environment
·3 March 2022
The incredible range of biodiversity and wildlife of Wales is under the threat of extinction. Let's take a look at some of the rare and endangered species in Wales and where you can find them.

Otter population in Wales could be under threat due to river pollution

Adwitiya Pal·
Science & environment
·17 February 2022
With an increase in toxic chemicals in rivers, otters — one of Wales’ most treasured animals could be facing imminent danger once again after 60 years.

A Welsh author tackles mental health issues with healing from nature

Atreya Mukerjee·
Science & environment
·10 February 2022
A Welsh woman living with PTSD has published her own book, inspired by nature.

Protest against Barclays: “There is no economy on a dead planet”

ROHINI SINGH·
Science & environment
·10 February 2022
As protests against Barclays fossil fuel financing reach Cardiff, is it time to re-consider our banking choices?

Cardiff’s rain gardens will tackle rainfall runoff, increase biodiversity

ROHINI SINGH·
Science & environment
·17 December 2021
Sustainable drainage project in Cardiff will add to biodiversvity while improving drainage and controlling pollution.

Electric Cars: are they the way forward to green transport in Wales?

Elinor Griffiths, Oojal Kour, ROHINI SINGH and Chaoyan Zhang·
Science & environment
·17 December 2021
As Wales plans to achieve carbon-free transport by 2050, experts assess the utility of electric vehicles and how sustainable they can be. 

Cardiff Cop26 Coalition: bling your bike for safer cycling

YIQING LIU·
Science & environment
·10 December 2021
Cardiff "Light Up Safer Cycling" event for changing the attitudes to cycling.

Cardiff researchers develop blood test to help high-risk patients against Covid

Adwitiya Pal·
Science & environment
·10 December 2021
A first of its kind blood test developed at Cardiff University could help identify at risk individuals like cancer patients against Covid-19.

Riverside Community Garden: Come and be a volunteer, which is good for your health

LUYAO SHAO·
Science & environment
·10 December 2021
Be a volunteer and find a green space to get fresh air and be close to nature at the riverside community garden.

Cardiff gets its first environment-friendly, modular houses

Adwitiya Pal·
Science & environment
·3 December 2021
New affordable and environment-friendly houses have been installed in Roath after being built off-site, in a first of its kind project for Cardiff

Short videos communicate the climate emergency with public

LUYAO SHAO·
Science & environment
·3 December 2021
Under the Wales Climate Week, a video project aims to communicate science and covey climate crisis message to a wider audience.

Council promises to accelerate recycling rates despite lockdown hiccup

Roohi Mariam Peter·
Science & environment
·19 November 2021
The Council is taking measures to boost recycling to meet the targets for waste management in the city.

Roath Park closed: Ground investigation works for dam, begins

Neeraja Hariharasubramanian·
Science & environment
·19 November 2021
Inspection reveals that the dam would not withstand flooding event, council decides on improvement and maintenance works.

How effective are groups such as Insulate Britain and their tactics in battling climate change?

Elliot Topham·
Uncategorised
·5 November 2021
What do people think of the effectiveness and tactics of certain environmental groups, such as insulate Britain? we took to the Cardiff streets to find out.

The Glass House Where The Rainforest Lives

Elliot Topham·
Uncategorised
·29 October 2021
Cardiff’s own Rainforest Narnia is a tranquil, tropical contrast to a walk in the Welsh capital.

One of the best place for hiking in Cardiff: Garth Hill

YIQING LIU·
Science & environment
·29 October 2021
A wonderful place for hiking in Cardiff.

The unnamed forest trail: A stroll around Castell Coch

Neeraja Hariharasubramanian·
Science & environment
·29 October 2021
If you are looking to spend some quiet time with yourself or your loved ones then this is the experience you need.

New strain: Indian students from Cardiff University stuck overseas

Adishri Chengappa·
Business & CultureScience & environment
·27 May 2021
Indian students take a short break from their course to be reunited with their families during Easter. But they end up finding themselves in a tough spot.

Electric Car-diff: Welsh capital to see surge in coming years

Lorenzo Trevisan·
Science & environment
·27 May 2021
An increase in electric cars is planned to curb emissions, but what risks do they pose to the environment?

Repair Café: “It’s not just about things it’s about people.”

Lucy Hynam·
Science & environment
·27 May 2021
22 million pieces of furniture are thrown away each year. How is one local project saving pre-loved items from landfill?

Virtual Ark: Creative artworks made to protect wildlife

Ganshi Gao·
Science & environment
·20 May 2021
Schoolchildren and public contribute their talent to restore our wildlife by creating virtual ark.

Hedgehog Protection: A new wildlife survey is on-going

Yuge Li·
Science & environment
·20 May 2021
People is called by a hedgehog friendly campaign to join activities to create wildlife protection lands.

Grow your own: why your garden might be the key to a better planet

Rufei Ou·
Science & environment
·13 May 2021
Campaigners in Cardiff are trying to encourage people to grow more of their own food in a bid to boost community spirit and save the planet.

Snowdon or Yr Wyddfa: Restoring the Welsh name for the highest mountain in Wales

Akshata·
Science & environment
·13 May 2021
Snowdon or Yr Wyddfa: Reclaiming the Wesh name for the highest mountain in Wales

National Walking Month: beginners’ guide to hiking

Lorenzo Trevisan·
Science & environment
·13 May 2021
Here you can find some tips to get the most out of your next adventure

Stop feeding deforestation: Tipping point for UK supermarkets to take actions

Arthur·
Business & Culture
·13 May 2021
UK supermarkets have been urged to stop driving deforestation in Amazon forests, why should we take action now?

Laundering too much? Your bills and carbon footprint might be high

Chahat Awasthi·
Business & Culture
·13 May 2021
People in the UK are laundering less frequently than a lot of people would approve of. How sensible is this approach, if at all?

The top 4 beaches you should visit in Wales this summer as lockdown rules ease

Yiji Zhang·
Science & environment
·6 May 2021
A summary of the top four must-visit beaches for Welsh people based on annual tourism data

Keep community tidy: 90 litter bags turn to 1000 after lockdown

Yi Yen Charlotte Leung·
Science & environment
·6 May 2021
Litter can be seen around Cardiff with the lockdown restrictions being eased.

Wild swimming: Explore the thrill of swimming in natural pools

Chahat Awasthi·
Science & environment
·6 May 2021
Places for wild swimming within one hour distance of Cardiff, gear to use and safety tips.

Cardiff car ban: the local council is asking public’s view on new traffic planning

Hengyu Zhou·
Politics & social justice
·29 April 2021
Do you support to ban private car on Castle Street in order to reduce accident rate and air pollution?

Welsh Wildlife: Once in a generation opportunity to take action to improve our future.

Ganshi Gao·
Science & environment
·29 April 2021
RSPB Cymru launches a new campaign to call for a greener nature. What needs to do to restore Wales a greener environment?

4.5 million tonnes of food waste is created annually from UK households

Yiji Zhang·
Science & environment
·29 April 2021
Did you know that £400 is lost every year due to food waste? Learn the 5 steps to avoid this.

Taking pictures of urban wildlife will help inform local and national conservation

Rufei Ou·
Science & environment
·22 April 2021
Are you really to take part in City Nature Challenge 2021

Rewilding Cardiff: Thousands of trees to be planted across the capital in the fight against climate change

Lucy Hynam·
Science & environment
·25 March 2021
Cardiff will benefit from an Emergency Tree Fund, set up to encourage local authorities to boost tree cover in the fight against climate change.
Cardiff Bus Buses

Cardiff Bus is upgrading its fleet to be more environment-friendly

Rahul Thyamagundlam·
Science & environment
·25 March 2021
Cardiff Bus is upgrading its fleet to the best emission standards available today to help further reduce air pollution in the city.
A view of the pop-up cycle lane

Cardiff Council: Steps taken to make the city a safe place for cyclists

Akshata·
Science & environment
·18 March 2021
Here's some good news for cyclists from the Cardiff Council — Pop-up lanes all around the city soon!

Greener Cardiff: More child-friendly street thanks to a new project

Arthur·
Science & environment
·18 March 2021
Children from Grangetown, Cardiff are getting more playing zone this year due to the city council’s new program commencing March 2020.
chimneys and smoke

Dirty Pensions: Local pension fund have £57m in fossil fuel industries

Chahat Awasthi·
Business & Culture
·17 March 2021
Why do we need to divest from fossil fuel industries, why is it hard and what's at stake for people's future?

Cardiff charity on the front line in the battle against deforestation

Chiara Castro·
Science & environment
·11 March 2021
Size of Wales is helping plant new tropical trees in Kenya, bringing sustainable forms of income into the community.

This compost week, learn how to make compost without garden space

Ruan Hallett·
Science & environment
·11 March 2021
As compost week is drawing near, now is the perfect time to find a use for your food waste.
Handlebar Cafe

Mobile coffee company goes completely green through the magic of solar panels

Akshata·
Science & environment
·11 March 2021
This mobile catering and coffee company operates on a battery-operated tuk-tuk with solar panels.
Boy pissed off by pavement parking

This group wants to put an end to pavement parking once and for all

Rahul Thyamagundlam·
Science & environment
·9 February 2021
Living Streets is a group that has campaigned for putting an end to parking on pavements, which is a thing people actually do.
to show young cancer patients

World Cancer Day: Young cancer patients in Wales

Adishri Chengappa·
Science & environment
·8 February 2021
Welsh charity organisation supports young cancer patients on World Cancer Day.

“Strive myself on helping people,” says Man on a journey to honour the memory of his beloved grandfather.

Archita Joshi·
Sport & health
·8 February 2021
A local man is set out to cover thousands of miles in...

First Climate Assembly to be held by Blaenau Gwent Council in Wales

Archita Joshi·
Science & environment
·8 February 2021
People in Blaenau Gwent have been invited to share their views and...

How can Electric Vehicles really help improve Cardiff’s environment?

Ganshi Gao·
Science & environment
·5 February 2021
Greenhouse gases are the major contributor to climate change. Fossil vehicles account...

Wales needs more people to follow careers in STEM, according to a local organisation

Elin Wyn·
Science & environment
·5 February 2021
Local organisations are calling for more people to follow careers in STEM subjects, nearing the end of the Coronavirus pandemic.
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‘Humans are greedy’: Rescue homes get ready for the post-lockdown crowd

Akshata·
Science & environment
·5 February 2021
With more than three quarters of puppies bought during the lockdown, rescue homes await to see how many actually keep them.

Perfect fitting face mask: break the tradition of “White Men Dominant”, to protect NHS better

Yuge Li·
Science & environment
·5 February 2021
All people from different ethnic groups can get better protection by finding their perfectly fitting mask.

Eco-friendly balloon race for Valentine’s Day in Wales

Adishri Chengappa·
Science & environment
·5 February 2021
An eco-friendly virtual balloon race hosted by a Welsh charity organisation taking place on Valentine's Day.

Virtual Grow-along: helping the residents become part of a community of back garden growers

Fangyi Liu·
Science & environment
·4 February 2021
No matter how tiny little space you living in, if you got a sunny window sill, then you can still do some growing.

The health of the people living in Rover Way is at risk due to a Cardiff Council’s plan

Irina Krasteva·
Science & environment
·1 February 2021
The east of Cardiff is likely to end up with 3 waste...

Cardiff meets Minecraft: kids create their own vision of the city’s future

Scarlet Charles·
Science & environment
·31 January 2021
Cardiff Council is using the help of children to help design an area of Cardiff.
TfW Apprentices

A select few university graduates can work for Transport for Wales, but the offer closes soon

Rahul Thyamagundlam·
Science & environment
·29 January 2021
For the first time ever, Transport for Wales is launching a "Graduate Scheme" for university graduates.

Give me space: personal laser developed in Wales to help keep COVID at bay

Lorenzo Trevisan·
Science & environment
·29 January 2021
Innovative laser device to allow workers mantain social distances

Biomass Plant gets go-ahead despite air pollution concerns

Arthur·
Science & environment
·29 January 2021
A new biomass plant to build in Splott gets the go-ahead, campaigners really concerned.

Welsh Government faces criticism over delayed Covid vaccination programme

Elin Wyn·
Science & environment
·23 January 2021
The Welsh Government is facing criticism after the announcement of a slower rollout of the Covid-19 vaccination programme.
Woman smearing her lipstick

Smear test: ‘If you leave it, it could affect your chances of being a mother’

Lucy Hynam·
Science & environment
·22 January 2021
Even during the pandemic, smear tests are as important as always.

Big Garden Birdwatch: help our scientist gain a better knowledge on bird population trends

Fangyi Liu·
Science & environment
·22 January 2021
Thousands of people across Wales will join the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch project in the last week of January this year to celebrate their love of nature and avian.

Cardiff bay: Military museum facing opposition from residents.

Arthur·
Science & environment
·22 January 2021
An on-going petition is being held by local communities against moving the Military Museum to the bay area by the city council's approval.

Children of Fairfield primary school improve their connection with nature through the fruitful orchards project

Ganshi Gao·
Uncategorised
·22 January 2021
The fruitful orchard project makes an effort to provide teachers with necessary...

Wales’ new blood donation rules are not ensuring full equality, according to LGBT+ activists

Elin Wyn·
Science & environment
·18 December 2020
Activists are calling for further changes to blood donation rules in Wales.

Welsh start-up revolutionising the early detection of bowel cancer through a simple blood test

Lucy Hynam·
Science & environment
·18 December 2020
A fast and inexpensive test that could save thousands of lives in Wales.

Can CCTV cameras help to solve the fly-tipping problem in Cardiff?

Fangyi Liu·
Science & environment
·18 December 2020
Local Residents are reporting fly-tipping online and calling for more CCTV cameras to solve this problem in Cardiff.

Wizz Air have announced its new base at Cardiff Airport

Ganshi Gao·
Science & environment
·18 December 2020
Cardiff Airport will become the fourth base of Wizz air in UK after London Luton, Gatwick and Doncaster Sheffield.

Zero carbon emissions drones could be flying between Cardiff and Bristol

Chiara Castro·
Science & environment
·11 December 2020
The pilot scheme represents the first step towards the decarbonisation of the UK aviation industry.
A465 view from Bonelli

Taxpayers are going to end up paying over £1bn for the new road scheme

Archita Joshi·
Politics & social justice
·11 December 2020
The Welsh government is to deliver their project under the new road...
Class 197 DMU

New trains for Transport for Wales contradict their environmental goals

Rahul Thyamagundlam·
Science & environment
·11 December 2020
New diesel-powered trains stand in opposition to Transport for Wales’ mission to have fully carbon-neutral vehicles by 2022.

Cardiff to be the pioneer of carbon neutral in the UK

Arthur·
Science & environment
·11 December 2020
With a series of policies being applied in Cardiff since 2005, Cardiff is aiming at moving to a ‘One planet city’ from ‘Three planet city’.
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