The Know Daily - Monday 2 March 2026

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Schools in India are required to provide free period products to girls after the country’s supreme court ruled that menstrual hygiene is a fundamental right. It’s a landmark decision that recognises health and education go hand in hand – and could help keep millions of girls in the classroom. We LOVE to see it ♥️

🦫 Rewilding Britain

It’s World Wildlife Day tomorrow, so we’re looking into how Britain is helping to restore nature back to its former glory.

What’s rewilding?
It’s about re-establishing natural processes and, in some cases, reintroducing species that have been lost. Rather than managing landscapes intensively, it allows rivers to meander, woodlands to regenerate and animals to shape the environment in the way they once did. In Britain, that can mean everything from planting native woodland and restoring peatlands to releasing species back into their natural habitat. For example, we’ve seen multiple releases of beavers in recent months to help conserve waterways, filter pollutants and create wetlands that support fish, birds and insects. 

Why’s it happening now?
According to the latest State of Nature report on Britain's biodiversity, overall species abundance has fallen by around 19% since 1970. To counter this, conservation charity Rewilding Britain has set out to rewild 30% of Britain’s land and sea by 2030. There’s also backing from the UK government through its Environmental Land Management schemes, where farmers in England are paid to restore habitats such as wetlands, hedgerows and species-rich grasslands. 

Is it just Britain?
Nope, there’s a much bigger global shift. For example, in the US, the reintroduction of 14 grey wolves to Yellowstone National Park has helped rebalance ecosystems and stabilise riverbanks. In Africa’s Serengeti, blue wildebeest populations have recovered from around 300k to more than 1.5 million, restoring grasslands and boosting the area’s ability to help the climate by storing carbon. Elsewhere, projects in Europe and South America are bringing back grazing animals and wetlands, with knock-on benefits for biodiversity and climate resilience. If you’re keen to dive deeper into the global picture, this book offers an accessible tour of rewilding projects around the world.

What’s the reaction been?
Public backing is strong, with a YouGov poll finding 83% of respondents support rewilding. Environmental groups say that restoring natural processes can help the UK meet climate targets, reduce flood risk and boost biodiversity at the same time – a rare “win-win” in environmental policy. However, rewilding isn’t without debate. Farmers and land managers sometimes raise concerns about land use, food production and how reintroduced species might affect crops or infrastructure. Some conservationists also caution that species reintroductions must be carefully planned to avoid unintended impacts on existing wildlife. 

Can you get involved?
Absolutely! Rewilding at a smaller scale in your garden can mean letting parts of lawns grow long, planting native species (like oxeye daisy or hawthorn) or installing ponds and log piles for insects. Even small changes can create valuable habitats for pollinators and birds. Supporting local wildlife trusts, visiting rewilding sites, or simply staying informed and engaged in consultations about local land use all play a role too. 

Rewilding may sound big and bold – and sometimes it is – but it also starts with small spaces, and a willingness to sometimes let nature take care of itself.

💰 Money Monday: More people are turning to AI chatbots for money advice – but regulators are urging caution.

• The bigger story: Recent reporting highlights that 40% of Brits are using tools like ChatGPT to ask questions about savings, investing and budgeting. However, financial experts have highlighted that regulated advisers, and the information they provide isn’t tailored or protected in the same way as professional advice. While AI can offer general guidance, it doesn’t come with the same safeguards if something goes wrong.

🗞️ Emergency talks have taken place via the United Nations Security Council as leaders call for restraint following air strikes involving the US, Israel and Iran.

🏆 The Brit awards saw Olivia Dean win every category she was nominated for – she makes it look so easy.

💓 100 benches across the UK are now lit up with solar panels and offer QR codes leading to mental health support services.

🚙 Self-driving cars will be able to drive anywhere, even roads filled with potholes, a UK-based startup has said.

🌕 A total lunar eclipse is set to turn the moon “blood red” this week – better get stargazing, it’s not predicted to happen again until 2028.

🔗 Last week’s most clicked: The country that broke its own record for tourist numbers, the team’s latest makeup obsession and a productivity test.

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