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Coronavirus delays largest Arctic expedition in history

Scientists on board the icebreaker Polarstern have been without supplies for two months.

07/06/2020

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The Maowusu Desert in China has vanished from the map

It was the size of the Netherlands, and now is barely visible. What happened to this Chinese desert?

17/05/2020

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Endangered species could be saved with this tech-based solution

A research team in Australia is using cloud-based technology to support conservation efforts worldwide.

15/05/2020

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Conservationists have made hotels for endangered seahorses in Sydney

The much-loved species is under threat all over the world.

12/05/2020

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Rescued beluga whales are in training for their new home

After a decade in captivity, two beluga whales will be released into the first whale sanctuary in the world.

10/05/2020

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Have the canals in Venice really benefited from the lockdown?

As fake photos of dolphins in the lagoon flood social media, we spoke to experts to find out what’s really happened in the city.

07/05/2020

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Wildlife is roaming the Mayan forests

Jaguars, pumas and other animals have taken over a Guatemalan national park.

05/05/2020

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Wildlife in South Africa needs protection more than ever before

Rangers are on duty day and night as the lockdown may lead to a surge in poaching.

01/05/2020

Earth News

Drones help monitor the birthplace of polar bears in Arctic Russia

Could drones be the key to supporting other conservation efforts in remote locations?

28/04/2020

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Take the London Marathon '2.6 challenge' without having to leave home

The UK's biggest charity event is finding ways to raise much-needed funds despite its 40th anniversary being postponed.

26/04/2020

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Could this be the moment for virtual reality travel?

Tourist attractions across the world are offering online experiences for those trapped inside by social distancing.

22/04/2020

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Volunteers turn recycled plastic into face shields around the world

Living rooms are being turned into makeshift workshops to create protective equipment for medical personnel.

17/04/2020

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Meet the first tapir calf born in Rio de Janeiro State in a century

A newly growing population could provide critical help for Brazil's endangered ecosystems.

15/04/2020

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The three largest toy manufacturers are phasing out plastic bit by bit

The toy makers behind LEGO and Barbie are going green, but the transition is 'long overdue.'

13/04/2020

Ecotech

Flying electric cars have landed and there will be races in late 2020

With women among the pilots, this is set to be the Formula 1 for flying electric cars.

11/04/2020

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Protecting critically endangered orangutans from coronavirus

Orangutans share 97 per cent of their DNA with humans so a rehabilitation centre in Indonesia decided to take extra care.

08/04/2020

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Young people of the Amazon are the real guardians of the rainforest

Three young people in the Amazon describe why protecting the forest is crucial to their livelihoods.

04/04/2020

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Zoo livestreams endangered red pandas having breakfast to cheer you up

Chester Zoo conservationists did a 'virtual zoo day' on Instagram with a family of red pandas.

01/04/2020

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New York City: dramatic drop-off in air pollution

Researchers at Columbia University found a dramatic drop in pollutants in New York City in the last 2 weeks.

29/03/2020

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Good news: endangered Black Rhino populations increase in Africa

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reported a population growth of around 2.5 per cent each year between 2012 and 2018.

25/03/2020