Earth News

Uganda’s oil boom threatens sacred natural sites

As oil activities encroach on sacred natural sites, this small Ugandan community feels besieged.

24/08/2023

Earth News

Global conservation mission plans to follow in Darwin’s footsteps

The expedition hopes to visit 32 ports including some of the world's most remote islands and the Galapagos archipelago.

15/08/2023

Earth News

San Sebastian ‘beautification plan’ chops down dozens of flame trees

Protestors are rallying against plans to remove more tree cover on the Canary Island of La Gomera.

11/08/2023

Culture news

Check out these stunning award-winning nature and wildlife photographs

Winners are chosen in the categories of Animal Behaviour, Animal Portraits, Conservation Focus, Creative Nature Photography and Wildscape & Animals in Their Habitat.

09/08/2023

Scenes

Meet the conservationists saving rare animals in Uganda

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City, Qatar

24/07/2023

No Comment

Icelandic officials warn of dangerous gases near erupting volcano

Iceland's meteorological office warns of dangerous gases as it urges people to stay away from an erupting volcano near the capital, Reykjavik.

13/07/2023

Europe News

Nature Restoration Law survives knife-edge vote in the EU Parliament

The Nature Restoration Law has survived a dramatic vote in the European Parliament but only by a razor-thin margin.

12/07/2023

Earth News

Canada: Toronto lake hailed 'ground zero' of the Anthropocene era

Crawford Lake was chosen by scientists because the annual effects of human activity on the earth’s soil, atmosphere and biology are so clearly preserved in its layers of sediment.

12/07/2023

Europe News

'You tweet about Santa Claus!': MEPs spar over Nature Restoration Law

The gloves were definitely off during a debate in the European Parliament about the contentious Nature Restoration Law.

11/07/2023

Europe Decoded

Finland's Forest Administration embraces gender-neutral language

The updated term seeks to emphasise the inclusive ethos that lies at the heart of Finland's efforts to promote equality in all areas of life.

07/07/2023

Europe News

NGOs collect over 260,000 signatures to protect Spain's Doñana park

A group of NGOs has handed the European Commission a petition with more than 260,000 signatures to protect Spain's Doñana National Park.

05/07/2023

Earth News

Living near a park can reduce your biological age by 2.5 years

Could living near a park make you ‘younger’ than your actual age?

29/06/2023

Europe News

MEPs vote down the Nature Restoration Law, threatening its survival

The European Parliament's environment committee on Tuesday voted down an amended version of the Nature Restoration Law.

27/06/2023

Europe News

EU countries vote to move forward with Nature Restoration Law

The Nature Restoration Law, which has attracted enormous controversy, was on Tuesday endorsed by EU member states.

20/06/2023

Europe News

Nature Restoration Law survives crucial vote but uncertainty remains

The Nature Restoration Law, a key piece of the European Green Deal, sets legally binding targets to rehabilitate degraded habitats and lost species.

15/06/2023

World News

WWF fights for EU Nature Restoration Law despite pushback from MEPs

The proposal says all damaged ecosystems should be repaired by 2050. But the centre-right European People's Party has opposed the bill, claiming it would endanger food security in the continent.

12/06/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Industry vs. nature - who needs to breathe more?

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we discuss a proposal for a nature restoration law that hit a roadblock this week when centre-right politicians called on the European Commission to go back to the drawing board.

10/06/2023

Explore

Türkiye's best beaches: How to pick in a country of endless coastlines

In partnership with GoTürkiye

There’s something for every beach lover on Türkiye’s coastline. From chic to rustic, these are some of the country’s best beaches.

09/06/2023

Health news

Record-breaking primate genome study yields great insights for humans

The groundbreaking research marks a major milestone in genomic research, paving the way for further exploration and discovery across a wide range of species.

08/06/2023

Europe News

European farmers challenge current nature restoration proposal

The European Commission proposed a new nature restoration law last year.

01/06/2023