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Large, long-lived mammals more likely to survive extreme weather

As extreme weather events become more common, all animals will feel the heat - but some are more vulnerable than others.

Nature

UN makes fifth attempt to finalise ‘urgent’ oceans treaty

After 10 years of negotiations, communities on the frontlines of the ocean crisis are calling for the treaty to be finalised this year.

Green News

Could we replace pesticides with ants? A new study thinks so.

Pesticides contain nasty chemicals that harm bees but scientists have discovered that ants could be a viable alternative.

Destinations

We're drinking too much mezcal and its damaging Mexico's landscape

Tequila and other mezcals are enjoying a global boom but for the land and plant it’s made from, it could have serious consequences.

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United Kingdom

'Wild Oysters' restoration project aims to turn tide on UK decline

Faced with a steep decline in local oyster populations, a UK biodiversity project aims to bring back the species to the country's coastlines.

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This exhausted Euphrates tortoise was brought back to life

This exhausted Euphrates tortoise was brought back to life with the efforts of the teams.

Green News

Euroviews. View: Golf has grown into an ‘ecological villain’

"It’s time we, as a society, admit that golf was a bad idea and move on," argues Abbie Richards.

Nature

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.

Green 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.

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?

Green 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.

Green 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.

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.

Eco-Innovation

Are robot beekeepers the secret to saving the vital pollinators?

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