Ideas New climate-resistant coffee bean discovery has ‘superior flavour’ A heat-tolerant, drought-resistant species of coffee has been rediscovered by experts.
Outdoor Is cannabis farming destroying the planet? “Industrial farming for cannabis is bad for the environment. The land can’t take it anymore.”
Outdoor What are mangroves and why are they the key to saving the planet? We're lifting the lid on this underappreciated but absolutely vital ecosystem.
Outdoor This floating hotel will generate electricity by rotating all day The design includes minimum energy loss and a zero waste principle at its core.
Outdoor Are Bangladesh’s floating gardens the future of farming? Vegetables could be safer in the hands of this ancient water-based planting method.
Outdoor First ever images of mysterious ‘Walter's duiker’ captured in the wild Is this small African antelope the world's most secretive mammal?
Outdoor Shark fishing for profit could soon be legal in the Maldives Is killing more sharks the answer to boost the economy in the Maldives?
Outdoor Why sunflowers and dried mangoes are life-saving crops in Zimbabwe Farmers in Gokwe South are experimenting with drought-resilient crops as climate change affects their harvests.
Outdoor This animal sanctuary is saving baby lambs from the Easter table Lamb is a traditional Easter dish in Italy but one animal rights activist wants to change that.
Directory These ‘cold-stunned’ turtles have been released back into the ocean A record-breaking winter storm meant the water became too cold for the turtles leaving them washed up in Cape Cod.
Outdoor Can hearing birdsong help boost our mental health and wellbeing? As cities went quiet during lockdown, the sounds of nature broke through. It may have been just what we needed.
Outdoor Activity is the ‘miracle pill’ that could save both people and planet We spoke with Peter Walker about his new book The Miracle Pill & how increasing activity could help the environment too.
Outdoor Electronic 'noses' are being used to sniff out wildlife traffickers Animals smuggled in luggage and mail may soon be saved with the help of one of Australia's most trafficked species.
Outdoor Wildfire risk increases in the UK due to climate change, says study Periods of 'exceptional danger' could rise to four days per year on average by 2080.
Outdoor Penises are shrinking because of pollution Sperm count, testosterone levels, penile length and overall human fertility are all being harmed by pollution.
Outdoor Could hydropower dams destroy Europe's last wild river? Rich biodiversity in the river Vjosa is being threatened by dam building.
Outdoor Why universal access to water is crucial for both people and planet As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, water management is key to preserving global food systems.
Outdoor 3D-printed tiles are being used to restore Hong Kong's coral reefs Based on natural biological shapes, this artificial reef has already started to attract marine life.
Outdoor Scientists say the Arctic could be lush and green in future Historic evidence of plant life in the Arctic predicts a similar outcome in future if we don't stop climate change.
Outdoor Extraordinary photos of the world’s first underwater climate protest An activist from Greenpeace held placards while floating in the water above seagrass meadows in the Indian Ocean.
Outdoor How can cloning help conservationists save extinct species? Scientists are working on ways to bring back species that disappeared a long time ago.
Outdoor Does the Amazon rainforest emit more greenhouse gases than it absorbs? A new study suggests the Amazon rainforest could actually be contributing to the climate crisis.
Outdoor Fat-tailed dwarf lemurs could teach humans how to hibernate The tiny primate has gone into hibernation in captivity for the first time, and it could help humans get to Mars.
Outdoor Meet the miraculous animals the world once thought were extinct What happens when extinct animals are rediscovered? We explore some inspiring feats of modern conservation.
Outdoor Poland set to resume logging in one of Europe's last primeval forests Logging in Bialowieza forest was suspended in 2017 after a ruling by the European Court of Justice.
Outdoor Eco-hotel hosting G7 summit criticised for clearing ‘ancient trees' Campaigners and residents have raised concerns about building work at a resort due to host world leaders in June.
Outdoor Meet the volunteers removing toxic trash from Stockholm's waters Everything from lead batteries to scooters has so far been removed from these fragile ecosystems.
Cuisine These are the six most vegetarian cities in Europe From burgeoning diner chains to the world's oldest vegetarian restaurant, experts say Europe comes out on top.
Art and Design Peru's first "pandemic proof" school is embracing outdoor learning Lima’s newest learning environment will be situated around a river and built with recycled wood.
Outdoor Is cannabis farming destroying the planet? “Industrial farming for cannabis is bad for the environment. The land can’t take it anymore.”
Ideas The world is 'on the verge of the abyss’, says UN The UN Secretary-General António Guterres gives a stark warning as the climate crisis looks set to worsen.
Fashion Why Shein might be the biggest rip-off since fast fashion was born A review of the Chinese online fashion giant from the perspective of a slow-fashion writer.
