The Adélie is the smallest and most widespread species of penguin in Antarctica

Why is this Antarctic penguin thriving in the face of climate change?

Cycads flourished during the Jurassic period and were previously found all over the world.

A prehistoric plant is being ‘loved to death’, crime analysts warn

Some of the vegan cheese alternatives look very convincing.

Is this the end of cheese as we know it?

Cows running wild and free in a field in the UK.

This BAFTA-winning film about setting cows free will move you to tears

Greek Air Force receives six jets, the first major delivery to result from multi-billion euro defence deals sealed with France last year.

Nobel winners call for military spending cut to tackle climate crisis

The pristine stretch of coral reef is the largest discovered below 30 metres

Oceanographers rejoice after pristine coral reef discovery in Tahiti

Biden wants to use "prescribed burns" to reduce catastrophic wildfires.

The US will thin forests near neighbourhoods to stop deadly wildfires

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Ban proof of work crypto mining to save energy, EU regulator says

Angela Glover cared for Tonga's stray and injured animals.

British victim of Tonga tsunami dedicated her life to rescuing dogs

A woman stops her son going in the Yamuna River, covered by a chemical foam caused by industrial and domestic pollution, for bathing, in New Delhi.

Chemical pollution has now passed safe planetary limit, scientists say

Smog over London's Shard

Londoners told to avoid exercise as pollution levels rocket

Climate

A person walks past the Olympic rings in the Zhangjiakou competition zone ahead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China

Climate change will limit choice for Winter Olympics hosts, says study

This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows an overview of Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcano in Tonga .

What caused the Tonga eruption?

The performance comes just days after Australia matched its hottest day on record

Why are these Australian dancers performing on a melting iceberg?

Nature

Around 1,500 volunteers, researchers and Mausund Field Station staff have been involved in the huge clean-up effort.

A quarter of the soil on these Norwegian islands is plastic waste

The shape of mammals teeth likely has its origins in ancient climate change.

We have climate change to thank for shape of our teeth, fossil reveals

Jumping spiders are flamboyant creatures covered in greens and reds.

Bright red spider discovered as colourblind, in a cruel twist of fate

Dolphins experience pleasure from "large clitorises"

Scientist says she is ‘amazed’ by the size of dolphin clitorises

Living

Vegan eggs with yolks are hard to come by.

These French scientists have cracked the art of vegan eggs

Eating a plant-based breakfast before work could alter your productivity completely

A vegan diet makes you more productive at work, says new report

Christmas trees can be a tasty treat or an interesting new toy for animals at zoos and farms

4 ways to give your Christmas tree a new purpose in January

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A "cannon" that uses soundwaves to push toxic particles higher into the atmosphere to allow residents to breathe is pictured in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Poland, January 19, 2022

Polish town tests anti-smog sound 'cannon' to tackle pollution

People are turning to e-bikes and new battery cell charging stations to get around Taipei.

Taiwan's 'game changer' battery charging stations see e-bike use soar

Cairo's stray cats are feeling the effects of climate change

This eco-artist builds cat shelters out of recycled car tyres

EDF Renewables UK Teesside wind farm

The world’s largest floating wind farm is being built off the UK coast

Opinion

5 tips to avoid greenwashing as a business.

How to avoid the greenwash trap in 2022 – 5 tips for businesses

One in five Brits will be incorporating vegan dishes into their Christmas dinner this year

How to feed your hungry vegan this Christmas

Soil has miraculous powers, says Arizona Muse.

How regenerative agriculture could 'totally transform' fashion

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Guxim is an environmental activist from Kosovo who has been fully involved in the environmental movement since 2016.

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What's the real role of volcanoes in climate change?

Young fisherman in Pombas, Cabo Verde

These are the deals attempting to make global fishing more sustainable

Jobst von Kirchmann, EU Ambassador to the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire

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