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Wildfires threaten some of the world's oldest living trees

The largest tree in the world, General Sherman in Sequoia National Park, California, was wrapped in an aluminium blanket to protect it from the flames.

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Volcano erupts on Spain's island of La Palma

The Cumbre Vieja volcano erupted on Spain's Canary Islands Sunday, spewing out lava, ash and a huge column of smoke after days of increased seismic activity and forcing the evacuation of around 5,000 local people

Climate

Capturing carbon is slow and difficult - is nature the answer?

"The idea of just planting trees everywhere as a solution is fundamentally misguided. We cannot plant a blanket of trees and hope to save the world.”

Green News

Women are marrying trees to save them from deforestation

How a group of over 70 women banded together to protect their local forest is a nature-inspired wedding ceremony.

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Tech News

Dutch scientist finds recording of a talking duck (no, not Donald)

A Dutch scientist has uncovered old recordings of a musk duck mimicking the phrase "You bloody fool!" in an Australian accent.

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Humpback whales arrive at Colombia's Pacific coast to mate

From July to October, humpback whales return to the warm tropical waters of Colombia's Pacific coast where they were born, to start their mating ritual.

Destinations

Slovenia: Low cost luxury stays in Europe’s best kept secret

This country has a wealth of undiscovered food, culture and nature experiences.

South Africa

Success for South African truffle grower after years of trial & error

South Africa's top truffle grower and supplier, the Miros family, created a joint venture to plant truffles with other farmers.

Destinations

Electric bike and car hire is free in Spain and Portugal this summer

You can explore seven national parks in Spain and Portugal by bike or car at no cost.

Living

Are eiderdown feathers the best form of feather recycling?

A thousand-year-old harvest on Iceland is used to gather the feather and make some of the world's best duvets and quilts.

Experiences

Get lost in nature in this immersive Japanese art exhibition

Surround yourself with nature in this stunning light and projection exhibition on the Japanese island of Kyushu.

Nature

Watch: Lagoon turns shocking pink and fish farming may be to blame

The Corfo Lagoon in Patagonia, southern Argentina, has turned pink after waste from fishing companies was dumped in its waters.

Climate

How can you protect your home from flood damage?

As floods cause untold damage to many parts of Europe, here’s how you can protect yourself, and your home, from unexpected floods.

Eco-Innovation

The Tokyo Olympics will merge ancient heritage with modern innovation

Japan is a country of two extremes. In the countryside, 285 kph bullet trains speed past cherry orchards which have barely changed for hundreds of years.

Experiences

The world’s largest bar is in Sweden and it’s not in a building

Sweden is one giant bar. With tables set across the country and ingredients to be foraged, why not get out and make your own cocktail?

Destinations

The 6 best treehouse hotels in Europe for a nature-filled getaway

Fully embrace the outdoors with these hotels built right in the heart of the forest.

Nature

Where in Europe are campaigners trying to ban plastic grass?

As a petition to ban the sale of artificial grass is put forward in one European country, we look at the environmental impact of fake plants.

Experiences

Exploring Belize's unspoiled jungles and historic Maya ruins

Uncovering the Maya civilisation, hidden temples and going deep into Chiquibul to unearth a bit of history.

Nature

Colombia has just been named the world’s official butterfly paradise

More than 200 species of butterflies live in Colombia, according to a study by London's Natural History Museum.

Nature

Plogging: What is Sweden’s new green sport?

Meet the runners using sport to clean up the planet.