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Six serene spots to see spring in full bloom across Europe

Studies have revealed that time spent in nature can reduce stress, anxiety and blood pressure.

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Kew Gardens’ historic oak reimagined as digital artwork

One of the oldest trees at London’s Kew Gardens has been brought into the digital age with a newly unveiled artwork.

Green News

Two men charged with felling Sycamore Gap tree go on trial in UK

The tree was far from Britain’s biggest or oldest, but when it was mysteriously felled in 2023, it caused disbelief and heartbreak for many across the country.

wellbeing

In Belgium, being in nature is becoming an antidote to stressful times

Belgians are discovering that a forest carpeted in bluebells could be the ideal tonic for some people's mental health and well-being.

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Nature

Millions tune in to 24-hour livestream of moose migrating in Sweden

In 2024, the production hit 9 million viewers on SVT Play, the streaming platform for Sweden's national broadcaster SVT.

Green News

Biodiversity blind spot: No data for 99 per cent of insect species

While we regularly hear about population declines in ‘charismatic’ insects like bees, huge data gaps make it hard to protect the rest.

Green News

People in Finland say they are shopping less for climate reasons

Most Finnish people said they had already experienced the impact of climate change in their daily lives with 62 per cent feeling that recent winters have been milder.

Destinations

Hidden Hokuriku: Discover skiing and sake off Japan’s beaten track

From skiing in the mountains to sampling local cuisine, escape the crowds in Japan’s hidden Hokuriku region.

Travel News

No swimsuits allowed: Why some German beaches are enforcing nudity

While naturism dates to the 19th century in Germany, it is falling out of favour with young generations today.

Green News

UN biodiversity talks end with $200 billion deal to protect nature

A make-or-break second meeting of COP16 delegates finally ended with a landmark agreement in the early hours of Friday morning.

Climate

Can ‘golden passports’ save Nauru from climate change?

Nauru’s first ‘golden passport’ scheme fell apart after the country granted citizenship to Al-Qaeda members.

Nature

World Nature Photography Awards winners revealed

Entries to the 2025 edition of the photography awards came from all corners of the planet.

Nature

This historic ocean liner will become world’s largest artificial reef

The record-breaking SS United States will soon provide a home for marine life off the coast of Florida.

Art

Check out these breathtaking award-winning underwater photographs

A camel drinking in the desert - photographed from beneath the water? Dueling wrasse fish in Japan? Just two of the stunning, unexpected images from this year’s competition.

Eco-Innovation

Should every European capital have an urban 'pocket forest'?

Our cities are polluted and overcrowded - but planting trees in urban spaces create future wildlife habitats.

Art

Badger admiring Banksy wins Wildlife Photographer People's Choice

This year's winner shows a badger looking at a graffiti version of itself. It was praised as "flawlessly timed" and will be displayed online and at London's Natural History Museum until the end of June.

Nature

‘Assassins’: Why Brigitte Bardot is campaigning for a wild boar

Wild boars are known for their love of plowing up meadows and pastures. For some people, they are not more than a tasty roast. In France, however, one has conquered hearts.

Nature

How bees might be a sweet solution to human-elephant conflicts

Kenyan wildlife authorities kill between 50 and 120 elephants each year because of attacks on humans.

Culture news

Farewell Burt: Crocodile from cult film 'Crocodile Dundee' dies

Iconic crocodile Burt, who starred in the hit film 'Crocodile Dundee' has died peacefully, his zoo has announced.

Nature

‘A trailblazing vision of hope’: The UK leads Europe’s rewilding goals

Scotland and Wales are both on successful rewilding missions that show a pathway for the rest of Europe.