Environment

Keir Starmer and Eluned Morgan on their recent visit to Welsh wind turbines.

LETTER: "Can the zeal for Net Zero be justified?"

The activists have been spreading the word with a banner visiting notable sites across west Wales

The activists have been spreading the word with a banner visiting notable sites across west Wales

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Welsh climate activists to deliver messages to King Charles

Denmark Farm will have improved access after a large grant

Denmark Farm will have improved access after a large grant

Lampeter nature reserve receives grant to improve access

The Ceredigion Nature Partnership is offering grants of up to £50,000 - with a total pool of £350,000

The Ceredigion Nature Partnership is offering grants of up to £50,000 - with a total pool of £350,000

£350,000 in nature-boosting grants for Ceredigion projects

A number of defendants have been found not guilty of a public order offence outside the InterContinental Hotel in London.

A number of defendants have been found not guilty of a public order offence outside the InterContinental Hotel in London.

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Man not guilty of public order offence after London protest with Greta Thunberg

The source to sea event will see people wak, cycle and paddle along the River Teifi

The source to sea event will see people wak, cycle and paddle along the River Teifi

Walk, cycle, and paddle event unveiled by Save the Teifi

Coed-y-Bont has been managed by a community woodland committee in partnership with Natural Resources Wales

Coed-y-Bont has been managed by a community woodland committee in partnership with Natural Resources Wales

Green Flag Community Award for 60-acre woodland park

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre was given a Green Flag Community Award

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre was given a Green Flag Community Award

Lampeter-based centre given Green Flag Community Award

Some of the volunteers at Coed-Y-Bont, which has been handed a Green Flag Community Award.

Some of the volunteers at Coed-Y-Bont, which has been handed a Green Flag Community Award.

Keep Wales Tidy

Nine Ceredigion parks and green spaces given special status

Ceredigion council leader Bryan Davies

Ceredigion council leader Bryan Davies

Ceredigion County Council

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Apology over waste collection delays across Ceredigion

Works on Aberaeron’s near-£32m coastal defence scheme are underway. Picture: Local Democracy

Works on Aberaeron’s near-£32m coastal defence scheme are underway. Picture: Local Democracy

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Vital coastal defence scheme workers given home despite concerns it is near school

The flood defence scheme should see the end of sights like this.

The flood defence scheme should see the end of sights like this.

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Vital Cardigan flood defence scheme due to start next year

Cllr Philippa Noble has claimed that voluntary refuse collectors find their work 'soul-destroying.'

Cllr Philippa Noble has claimed that voluntary refuse collectors find their work 'soul-destroying.'

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Ceredigion's voluntary refuse collectors find their work ‘soul destroying’

West Wales protestors will be taking part in the huge ‘Restore Nature Now’ demonstration in London on June 22.

West Wales protestors will be taking part in the huge ‘Restore Nature Now’ demonstration in London on June 22.

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West Wales puffins to head to London for key protest

The scheme aims to help bring people closer to their rivers and improve their health

The scheme aims to help bring people closer to their rivers and improve their health

Initiative calls for 'adopting' river tributaries in Ceredigion

Llangrannog is one of the beaches to be awarded a Blue Flag

Llangrannog is one of the beaches to be awarded a Blue Flag

Four Ceredigion beaches awarded Blue Flag status

Ceredigion County Council

Cardigan wastewater site expansion concerns raised

Jet Moore has hit back at wildlife disturbance claims at Ceibwr Bay.

Jet Moore has hit back at wildlife disturbance claims at Ceibwr Bay.

MD hits back at wildlife disturbance claims over adventure tourism hub

Locals are worried that activities run from the new centre will disturb wildlife in Ceibwr Bay.

Locals are worried that activities run from the new centre will disturb wildlife in Ceibwr Bay.

Plans for adventure tourism hub spark wildlife fears

Aberporth is one of the Ceredigion beaches given a Seaside Award

Aberporth is one of the Ceredigion beaches given a Seaside Award

Ceredigion beaches shine at Wales Coast Awards 2024

Councillors have claimed that changes to the council's refuse collection policy left Cardigan over-run with rubbish during the last bank holiday weekend.

Councillors have claimed that changes to the council's refuse collection policy left Cardigan over-run with rubbish during the last bank holiday weekend.

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Councillors claim changes to refuse collection left town 'over-run' with rubbish

Councillor Olwen Davies has called Quay Street Car Park a disgrace to Cardigan.

Councillor Olwen Davies has called Quay Street Car Park a disgrace to Cardigan.

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Councillor labels town centre car park a 'disgrace to the town'

Welsh Water confirmed the plans

Welsh Water confirmed the plans

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Welsh Water announces major £20m investment into Cardigan wastewater treatment

A stunning view of the aurora borealis in Llanllwni

A stunning view of the aurora borealis in Llanllwni

Aurora borealis

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Stunning views as the Northern Lights light up our skies

Three exciting local talents will perform in St Dogmaels this month.

Three exciting local talents will perform in St Dogmaels this month.

Artists to share music and raise XR demo funds

Steve Welch, Dairy Partners director, at the cheese factory in Aberarad, Carmarthenshire (pic by Richard Youle and free for use for all BBC wire partners)

Steve Welch, Dairy Partners director, at the cheese factory in Aberarad, Carmarthenshire (pic by Richard Youle and free for use for all BBC wire partners)

Owner of cheese factory accused of stinking out village speaks out

Dog attacks on livestock can be devastating for bothanimals and owners, said Mr Lake.

Dog attacks on livestock can be devastating for bothanimals and owners, said Mr Lake.

Bill to strengthen law to prevent dog livestock attacks welcomed by MP

Cilgerran Castle swathed in green.

Cilgerran Castle swathed in green.

This week's best pictures from Tivyside Advertiser readers

Cardigan town council is backing a Welsh Government re-wilding scheme

Cardigan town council is backing a Welsh Government re-wilding scheme

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Council to reduce grass-cutting in town as part of re-wilding scheme

Some of the Coed-y-Bont volunteers in 2024

Some of the Coed-y-Bont volunteers in 2024

Ceredigion volunteers celebrate decade of woodland care

Tesco, Cardigan

Tesco, Cardigan

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Welsh Water issuing notice to Tesco over water leak

Ceredigion County Council provide statement about the fallen tree incident which occurred last Thursday near Newcastle Emlyn

Ceredigion County Council provide statement about the fallen tree incident which occurred last Thursday near Newcastle Emlyn

Council statement as fallen tree blocks town centre road and crushes car

A tree fell on the A475 yesterday near Bridge Street in Newcastle Emlyn, crushing a car and forcing the road to be closed for several hours

A tree fell on the A475 yesterday near Bridge Street in Newcastle Emlyn, crushing a car and forcing the road to be closed for several hours

Fallen tree brings down cables and crushes vehicle near town centre

Ceredigion County Council

Wastewater site expansion will reduce river pollution, says Dwr Cymru

A number of defendants have denied a public order offence outside the InterContinental Hotel in London.

A number of defendants have denied a public order offence outside the InterContinental Hotel in London.

Man charged with public order offence after London protest with Greta Thunberg

Apply for the heat pump grant

Apply for the heat pump grant

Heat Pump Grant 2024: Get free funding to upgrade your boiler

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Save the Teifi demands immediate fixes for sewage issue

Work on The Cardigan Tidal Flood Risk Management Scheme is expected to start next year.

Work on The Cardigan Tidal Flood Risk Management Scheme is expected to start next year.

Work on tidal flood scheme set to start next year

: Aberporth councillors including county councillor Gethin Davies (right) show off the new nest boxes.

: Aberporth councillors including county councillor Gethin Davies (right) show off the new nest boxes.

Project launched in bid to tackle falling bird populations

Actor and activist Michael Sheen has added his voice to the campaign for the devolving of The Crown Estate.

Actor and activist Michael Sheen has added his voice to the campaign for the devolving of The Crown Estate.

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Campaigners call for devolution of Crown Estates

One of the threatened oak trees at Green Meadow, St Dogmaels, that has now been reprieved following a community campaign.

One of the threatened oak trees at Green Meadow, St Dogmaels, that has now been reprieved following a community campaign.

People power protects village's mighty (and not so mighty) oaks

An existing example of the type of pylon Green GEN Cymru are proposing near Cynwyl Elfed in Carmarthenshire.

An existing example of the type of pylon Green GEN Cymru are proposing near Cynwyl Elfed in Carmarthenshire.

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Consultation launched on Ceredigion green energy pylons

Tregaron: one of Ceredigion's conservation areas

Tregaron: one of Ceredigion's conservation areas

Residents’ views and knowledge sought on conservation areas in Ceredigion

Aberporth was one of four designated bathing water areas in the region to not make the 'excellent' standards in 2023

Aberporth was one of four designated bathing water areas in the region to not make the 'excellent' standards in 2023

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See the 2023 ratings for all our designated bathing water spots

On yer bikes: Cardigan town councillors – pictured at last year’s launch of fitness equipment at Victoria Gardens – now say dog owners should be banned from the park.

On yer bikes: Cardigan town councillors – pictured at last year’s launch of fitness equipment at Victoria Gardens – now say dog owners should be banned from the park.

Councillors to take drastic action to tackle dog fouling in town's green areas

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River Teifi project launch aimed at improving water quality

The River Teifi

The River Teifi

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New scheme aims to improve waters of the River Teifi

The flying fish, found this weekend at New Quay

The flying fish, found this weekend at New Quay

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Rare flying fish discovered off the coast of West Wales

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Local sailing instructor arrested at London fossil fuel march

Cardigan Water Treatment Works

Cardigan Water Treatment Works

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Demands for urgent reviews after Teifi named most polluted river in Wales

The Welsh constituency of Carmarthen East and Dinefwr was the worst in Wales for sewage discharge in 2022.

The Welsh constituency of Carmarthen East and Dinefwr was the worst in Wales for sewage discharge in 2022.

Ceredigion among the worst areas in the UK for sewage discharge

One of the rats seen this weekon the streets of Aberaeron

One of the rats seen this weekon the streets of Aberaeron

Packs of rats plague popular Ceredigion coastal town centre

The producers' market is back this Saturday.

The producers' market is back this Saturday.

Popular Cych Valley Local Producers’ Market is back this weekend

Some interesting topiary in Talgarreg. Picture: Kevan Wilkx

Some interesting topiary in Talgarreg. Picture: Kevan Wilkx

Some great pictures taken all across the county by our readers