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Scientists fear these plants with ‘unique genetics’ are going extinct

These beautiful plants are disappearing from the UK’s 10th highest mountain, in an ominous sign for biodiversity elsewhere.

Nature

World's oldest trees at risk of extinction due to Yosemite wildfires

A blaze in California's Yosemite National Park is threatening the ancient giant sequoia trees.

Earth News

Giant snails the size of a human fist are invading Florida’s coast

The snail is listed as one of the top 100 invasive species in the world.

World News

Good News: a break from climate anxiety and cheaper tech for Greeks

A break from bad news anxiety: here are five stories about what is going well in the world.

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Climate Now

Climate Now: How can we feed the world with a warming planet?

In partnership with Copernicus

As climate change alters our weather systems, how can the agricultural industry adapt to a warming world?

Earth News

Check out the best of this year's Urban Wildlife Photography Awards

The Urban Wildlife Photography Awards showcase some of the best urban wildlife photography by professionals and amateurs.

Europe Decoded

Climate activists hope stronger EU laws will protect forests

Logging and toxic border policies are putting pressure on Europe’s forests.

Ocean

Invasive species: Are they really threatening the Mediterranean Sea?

More than 900 species have invaded the Mediterranean Sea in recent years due to climate change and other environmental pressures. While these newcomers can seriously impact biodiversity, they also represent new economic opportunities for commercial fishing.

Earth News

'Vital' seed bank in Ukraine at risk of disappearing as war rages on

The banks have become increasingly vital to ensuring enough food is produced each season to feed 7.9 billion people as the world's weather becomes more extreme.

Tech News

AI can track coral reef health through 'song'

The computer algorithm successfully identified reef health 92 per cent of the time.

Nature

5,000-year-old giant: How long does the world’s oldest tree have left?

Scientists have used a new technique in determining the age of this giant of nature.

Ecotech

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.

Ecotech

Are robot beekeepers the secret to saving the vital pollinators?

A robot controls everything from the ideal temperature to honey harvesting.

Ecotech

Army of seed-firing drones will plant 100 million trees by 2024

Meet the company using drones to combat biodiversity loss.

Earth News

Hope for fish as hundreds of European dams demolished

Environmentalists are celebrating after a record 200 dams were removed from Europe’s rivers in 2021 - but there’s still a lot of work to do.

Earth News

What is COP15 and how is it addressing climate migration?

At a UN conference in Cote d'Ivoire, 196 countries are looking for solutions to the land degradation, deforestation and desertification that are fueling food insecurity and climate migration.

Nature

'Giant' stingray accidentally discovered by fishermen in Cambodia

While the discovery was welcomed, marine biologists warned that the biodiversity of the area was under threat.

Nature

Asexual coral is Belize Barrier Reef's secret weapon for success

In Belize, decades of community-based conservation has improved coral coverage on the Belize Barrier Reef from 6 per cent to 60 per cent.

Nature

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

New research confirms that the animals do experience pleasure when having sex, due to their “large” clitorises.

Nature

The 'Asian unicorn' is now the fastest declining species in the world

From tigers, to elephants, to gorillas...what can we do to save these majestic species?