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'En Forêt' wildlife photography exhibition opens its doors in Lyon

Acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Vincent Munier presents his latest exhibition at Lyon's Musée des Confluences, focusing on awe-inspiring wildlife near his home in the Vosges mountains.

Art

Feast your eyes on the winners of Sony World Photography Awards 2024

The winning photographs were unveiled by the World Photography Organisation - they include striking protraits, gorgeous landscapes, and some stunning nature shots.

Destinations

Waterfalls, cacao and cenotes: Beyond the Dominican Republic’s beaches

Embarking on a Caribbean getaway in 2024? Prepare to be captivated beyond the sun-kissed beaches.

Destinations

Peru: Sandboarding, whale watching and pre-Inca civilisation

From glacier hikes to exhilarating sandboarding, Peru is packed with adventure.

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Art

Check out the cute and funny winners of The Nature Photography Contest

“Nature photography is a great way to raise awareness on how crucial it is to protect our planet.”

Green News

Nature-loving hiker dies in ‘whiteout conditions’ in the US

‘If we take care of nature, nature will take care of us’ said Christopher Roma, one of almost 100 people to die during the extreme winter storms.

Art

Close-up Photographer of the Year: Take a look at the winning images

A bird in flight photographed from inside a hollowed-out tree stump wins the £2,500 cash prize and title of Close-up Photographer of the Year 2024.

Culture news

Can foraging for Christmas Decorations save you money?

Claire Douglas says she's saved loads of money by looking for Christmas decorations in her local woodland.

wellbeing

Roaming Finland's 'health forests' is boosting patient well-being

Finland has since 2015 established forests next to national healthcare centres as part of the so-called "health forest" project to bolster well-being.

Experiences

Why you should think twice before using Google Maps for your hike

Google Maps may be one of the most popular navigation apps, but hikers should not rely on the system in the wilderness.

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WATCH: Northeastern city in China transforms into winter wonderland

The city of Jilin in northeast China welcomes its first frost, turning into a winter wonderland.

Climate

MEPs and EU countries reach deal on key biodiversity bill

The key piece of legislation on nature restoration and biodiversity had stumbled over the issue of agriculture.

France

Popular German burial option gaining popularity in eastern France

An ecological concept adopted from neighbouring Germany, cinerary or sanctuary forests are growing in popularity in eastern France as an alternative to cemeteries. They give people an option to be buried in a peaceful setting among nature.

Nature

Norway is returning a former Arctic coal mine to nature

The Svea mine produced millions of tonnes of coal in its lifetime but now it is being taken back by nature.

Green News

Nature conference launches billion-euro ocean protection plan

The second edition of the IUCN Leaders Forum brought together over 400 participants to identify solutions to protect and restore nature.

Living

Boy who died trying to live off-grid weighed 18kg at the time of death

It has been reported that the Colorado family had watched YouTube tutorials to prepare for living in the wildnerness.

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WATCH: China's tidal bore on the Qiantang river draws eager spectators

The Qiantang River in Hangzhou province is known for having the world's largest tidal bore, which is called the Silver Dragon locally.

Art

'Queer Nature' - London festival celebrates the diversity of plants

This autumn, London's Kew Gardens is a hosting a new festival celebrating the diversity and beauty of queer plants and fungi.

Culture news

UK's most famous tree at Hadrian’s Wall cut down by vandal

One of the UK’s most photographed trees has been “deliberately felled” in an apparent act of vandalism.

Nature

Can homegrown carbon offsetting tackle dodgy ‘far-flung’ schemes?

This homegrown carbon offset scheme is inviting you to plant the trees yourself.