Eco-Innovation Banana peel could hold the key to more 'renewable' biofuel Scientists have engineered a new way to produce energy from biomass after tests on banana skins and orange peel. 07/06/2022
Nature A wing-eating virus is killing bees around the world, scientists say A second, more deadly variant of the deformed wing virus will soon be the dominant one, according to new analysis. 07/06/2022
Climate Giant craters are opening up in the Arctic due to climate change The permafrost region contains three times as much carbon as all living vegetation on Earth - with concerning consequences as it thaws. 04/06/2022
Nature Regenesis: George Monbiot busts damaging farming myths in his new book Farming is the greatest cause of environmental destruction, but we have the tools to regenerate, writes Monbiot, in his blistering new book. 02/06/2022
Destinations What’s it like to live in tourism hotspots as crowds start to return? A number of European cities dominate tourist itineraries. After a quiet two years, how does it feel to watch them fill up again? 01/06/2022
Eco-Innovation All the imaginative ways European cities are going car-free From 5mph streets to 15-minute neighbourhoods, how are different cities giving cars the boot? 27/05/2022
Travel News E-scooter crashes up by 280% last year in England, Scotland and Wales Politicians are questioning whether the scooters can still make a positive contribution to London’s transport ecosystem. 27/05/2022
Travel News Baby girl delivered mid-flight given the perfect name The ‘miraculous’ event has prompted some questions about the citizenship and rights of babies born on flights. 26/05/2022
Green News First 'carbon neutral' cancer surgery performed in the UK The lessons learned on low-carbon procedures - from anaesthesia to energy efficiency - are set to be rolled out across the NHS. 26/05/2022
Eco-Innovation Can freezing jaguar ears stop the species from going extinct forever? Scientists are banking the cells of animals that die at Chester Zoo - though they hope to never need them. 25/05/2022
Climate ‘Don’t work for climate wreckers’, UN chief tells class of 2022 António Guterres had some rousing words for Seton Hall graduates, as he accepted an honorary degree himself. 24/05/2022
Nature Last 10 vaquitas are not ‘doomed’ to extinction, say scientists They’re the world’s rarest marine animal, but vaquitas can still defy the odds - so long as illegal fishing in their waters stops at once. 19/05/2022
Green News How is Japan releasing Fukushima nuclear wastewater into the sea? Japan is seeking to reassure neighbours that there is no serious risk to fish and people, 12 years on from the nuclear disaster. 18/05/2022
Climate Pollution kills millions more people a year than COVID has, data shows Toxic air, soil and water is causing around 9 million deaths a year, while modern pollutants from fossil fuels are "skyrocketing". 18/05/2022
Travel News Was the fatal Chinese Eastern plane crash intentional? Investigators have yet to find any technical fault with the Boeing which crashed in March, killing 132 passengers and crew. 18/05/2022
Destinations Israel drops all travel restrictions in boost for tourism Israel is celebrating a "crucial milestone" as it scraps all Covid-19 entry rules for travellers. 18/05/2022
Travel News Do you still have to wear masks on planes in Europe? It’s complicated Masks are no longer mandatory on EU flights - but around half the bloc still insist on them. 17/05/2022
Travel News Queen Elizabeth II makes surprise visit to open London's new rail line The monarch unveiled the Elizabeth line today. Here's where the new route will stop, and how much the Crossrail project cost. 17/05/2022
Experiences Wellness retreats aren’t just for ‘bendy people’ - here’s why We take a look at what 5 different retreat experiences have to offer the body and soul. 14/05/2022
Travel News 1p summer holidays are up for grabs in Greece, Spain and Cyprus One previous winner of the airline’s ‘bid for a break’ competition bagged herself an all-inclusive stay in Crete for 23 cents. 13/05/2022