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Science & environment

Cardiff Bay’s water pollution is threatening tourism and businesses

Shrishti Poddar·
Science & environment
·14 May 2025
The summer attraction Aqua Park at Cardiff Bay to relocate. How is the water quality crisis impacting local businesses?

Britain’s Butterfly Crisis: Saving Butterflies Now

Yu Qiu·
Science & environment
·13 April 2025
Last summer was the second worst on record for common butterflies in the UK. If even the most familiar species are vanishing, what will it take to bring them back?

Campaigners urge Welsh government to stop funding animal experiment

Chenyu Zou·
Science & environment
·10 April 2025
A Welsh organisation believes that animal studies are ineffective for human medical research. Why do we still continue relying on animal experiments?

Clearest pictures of the early universe: Cardiff researchers play crucial role

Anindya Hazra·
Science & environment
·10 April 2025
Researchers in Cardiff have been instrumental in finding the most clear and precise images of the Universe in its nascent stage.

Saving Wales’s rarest bumblebee: Bumblebee conservation in the UK

Hao Chen·
Science & environment
·3 April 2025
Thousands of volunteers are tracking bumblebees through a UK-wide survey. But can it help save one of our most threatened wild pollinators?

Great Orme’s Kashmir goats force North Wales residents to adapt

Prashant Jha·
Science & environment
·3 April 2025
Queen Victoria’s gifts made news during the pandemic by behaving like gangsters. How have Llandudno residents adapted to living with them?

The tree-planting scheme that’s turning Cardiff green

Daniel Taylor·
Science & environment
·27 March 2025
100,000 trees and counting: Cardiff’s community is on a mission to fight climate change with trees. Will it work?

Cardiff’s historic world record and the fight for Welsh rivers

Advait Gangawanwale·
Science & environment
·27 March 2025
Taff Tidy made the Guinness world record of most volunteers at a river cleanup. Why do the Welsh rivers need cleanup now more than ever?

Wales’ toy libraries: An overlooked path to sustainability

Hao Chen·
Politics & social justice
·27 March 2025
Advocates are calling for Welsh government action to expand toy libraries. Could this initiative help families and benefit the environment?

World Water Day 2025: Why are our glaciers melting?

Olivia Crawford·
Science & environment
·20 March 2025
One glaciologist explains how melting ice in our polar regions could impact Welsh communities.

Cardiff scientists’ accidental discovery could revolutionize chemical industry

Anindya Hazra·
Science & environment
·13 March 2025
How will Cardiff scientists' unexpected discovery to produce a crucial acid in a sustainable way help in the fight against climate change?

Cardiff’s wildlife: Navigating the impact of urbanisation

Arna Chatterjee·
Science & environment
·6 March 2025
How is wildlife impacted by cities, navigating the challenges they pose, with certain species emerging as unexpected beneficiaries of this evolving ecology?

On the trail of the snail: Battle to save one of Wales’s rarest invertebrates

Xinyu Zhao·
Science & environment
·6 March 2025
Over-planting and pollution pushed the UK's rarest snails to extinction. From just two to 2,000: How have conservationists brought them back to life?

Cardiff Uni develops AI to stop elephant poaching in Malaysia

Mengfei Zhou·
Science & environment
·6 March 2025
PoachNet integrates deep learning, GPS data, and elephant behaviour to help prevent poaching of Bornean elephants in the state of Sabah.

From pocket to pollution: The environmental toll of Single-use vapes

Shrishti Poddar·
Science & environment
·27 February 2025
With millions of disposable vapes discarded daily, will this ban truly reduce waste and youth vaping, or will it push users toward unregulated alternatives?

Welsh water voles pushed out of their habitat by non-native predator

Eliza Jones·
Science & environment
·13 February 2025
Water voles usually avoided the harsh conditions of higher altitudes, but peat bogs and moorlands are now a vital sanctuary for them.

‘We are the solution’: meet the people cleaning River Taff

Xinyu Zhao·
Science & environment
·13 February 2025
Volunteers have collected 17,000 canisters in just two and half years. Can the River Taff survive this level of pollution?

Cardiff’s new dino-store sells everything dinosaur and a little bit more.

Daniel Taylor·
Science & environment
·6 December 2024
A new store in Cardiff is perfect for dinosaur lovers, and it's open just in time for Christmas.

Volunteers with learning disabilities find community in cleanliness drives

Arna Chatterjee·
Science & environment
·6 December 2024
Voluntary group in Canton gives space to everyone to feel involved with the local community through litter picking efforts.

Wildlife charity try to build a place fit for future generations in Wales

Chenyu Zou·
Science & environment
·6 December 2024
The charity set an ambitious target to raise over £3.8 million from long-term contributors for endangered animals and tackling the nature crisis.

Wales could be a pilot region for climate action to reach net zero

Chenyu Zou·
Science & environment
·29 November 2024
An independent expert group is spearheading efforts to achieve net zero in Wales by 2035, setting an example for other countries.

Try to repair instead of replacing items this festive season

Arna Chatterjee·
Science & environment
·29 November 2024
Repair Café, Canton urges people to make conscious decisions towards sustainability while buying this festive season.

New neurodiverse-friendly kitchen opens: An inclusive space for all

Shrishti Poddar·
Business & Culture
·22 November 2024
The newly opened kitchen at Llanrumney Hub is offering an inclusive space with tailored activities, for all residents and community members.

The third branch: Benthyg ACE expands to north Cardiff

Mengxi·
Business & Culture
·22 November 2024
A unique sharing platform helps residents navigate economic challenges.

Cardiff welcomes new protections for 11 more parks and playgrounds

Olivia Crawford·
Science & environment
·22 November 2024
Twenty-one sites across the city will now be safeguarded for community play and sports.

Local park still suffering from problems despite costly redevelopment

William Edwards·
Science & environment
·15 November 2024
A Riverside park recently redeveloped at a cost of around £200,000 has not lost its anti-social behaviour problem.

‘Planet Card’: Cardiff’s fresh and affordable healthy eating scheme

Olivia Crawford·
Business & Culture
·15 November 2024
An initiative to connect Cardiff residents with healthy and sustainable local produce is open for applications.

Local children ask for historical building to be turned into a pizza shop

Joshua Mulford·
Science & environment
·15 November 2024
A Victorian gatekeeper's hut is about to get a new sense of life as the local community comes together with fresh and interesting ideas.
Potholes on road

How much does the potholes on Cardiff’s roads affects the citizens?

Advait Gangawanwale·
Science & environment
·8 November 2024
Citizens from various areas of Cardiff have been raising a lot of complaints about potholes on their streets causing problems to cyclists, drivers and bikers driving around.

Roath Park: a hidden oasis for digital addicts

Xinyu Zhao·
Science & environment
·25 October 2024
Feeling overwhelmed by the constant buzz of daily life? Wish to escape from the anxiety? There’s a secret therapy right here in Cardiff: a stroll through Roath Park.

Fashion with a purpose: Cardiff’s clothes swap event takes on fast fashion

Peng Huang·
Science & environment
·2 May 2024
Cardiff played host to a clothes swap event last week and we sent one roving reporter to see if he could get himself a new wardrobe.

Cardiff’s plastic-free action: Making every day Earth Day

Ruige Yuan·
Science & environment
·25 April 2024
Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22nd, with this year's theme being “Planet VS Plastic”. However, Cardiff's fight against plastic waste can be more than just Earth Day...

Discovering spring blooms near Cardiff: How to get there

Yangyang Gao·
Science & environment
·25 April 2024
Here’s a guide to the best places to see spring flowers near Cardiff, including details on the types of flowers you can expect to see.

Global warming: Trees in Cardiff help to fight against climate crisis

Fengting Ye·
Science & environment
·14 March 2024
With February marking the highest temperature on record globally, how will more trees in Cardiff help with the climate crisis?

Welsh Water’s campaign to protect coastal water resources: propaganda or ‘clean SLATE’

Zihan Sun·
Science & environment
·8 March 2024
On Friday, Welsh Water will hold a temporary event at Porthcawl, which aims to unite local communities to discuss how to protect water quality.

The Northern Lights dazzle South Wales in stunning rare sighting

Georgiana Smith·
Science & environment
·7 March 2024
The Northern Lights illuminated the sky over Pen y Fan, the highest peak in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, an unprecedented sight in South Wales

Wings of change: the need for diversity in UK’s birdwatching

Prithika Vinod·
Science & environment
·7 March 2024
Birdwatching brings people closer to nature with an increasing number of young people embracing the hobby, making it more diverse.

Explore the Green Revolution: Latest Roles in Sustainability Today.

Prakriti Bhowmick·
Science & environment
·7 March 2024
Graduates' environmental knowledge and enthusiasm are vital as the UK creates more green jobs, ensuring a sustainable future.

Green Beginnings: A Journey into the world of gardening

Xuejiao Luo·
Science & environment
·29 February 2024
Experience gardening at Railway Gardens, where friendships bloom and green thumbs grow. Will a day in the dirt yield more than just flowers?

Rat crisis hits Cardiff: “it is only going to get worse”

Prithika Vinod·
Science & environment
·29 February 2024
Rats have become a growing concern in Cardiff, with reports of infestations rising sharply. Is Cardiff Council doing enough?

Unveiling Wales’ marine world: where to spot the ocean’s hidden gems

Georgiana Smith·
Science & environment
·29 February 2024
With Wales boasting a stunning 1,680-mile coastline, navigating our changing environment demands awareness. How can we explore responsibly?

Return of Red Kite: A successful wildlife conservation in Wales

Ruige Yuan·
Science & environment
·22 February 2024
Red Kite, a common bird in the Middle Ages, was reborn under the protection of Wales after a near extinction.

Dark skies week: Get started with scientific star watching like a pro

Niranjana Manoj Sabija·
Science & environment
·22 February 2024
With the Welsh dark skies week marking its third year, get started with technical star watching with an expert Cardiff astronomer.

Climate anxiety: “We can find joy in taking climate action”

Fengting Ye·
Science & environment
·22 February 2024
Online searches related to "climate anxiety" have seen a significant increase. What can we do to feel less anxious and make a difference for the planet?

A severe crisis: Welsh seabirds at dangerous risk due to avian flu

Tailai Xu·
Science & environment
·22 February 2024
Welsh seabirds are facing serious threats with bird flu with some populations at risk of localized extinction, according to a recent report by the RSPB.

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
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