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Design

American Museum of Natural History in New York opens new wing

The Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation is the new wing of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. It houses some 4 million species and opens its doors today.

04/05/2023

Living

Europe’s first wild river park is ideal for nature lovers on a budget

White water rafting, delicious food and thermal baths await you in Eastern Europe’s newest wild river national park.

01/05/2023

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Watch: Borell gets haircut by Colombian barber

A young barber cuts the hair of EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell at a training centre for immigrants and vulnerable people in Bogotá.

28/04/2023

Austria

A former army barracks will become Austria's first eco-village

An Austrian eco-village that grows its own food and creates its own heat and natural materials is already home to some 40 adults and 20 children from all over the world.

10/04/2023

Nature

First-of-its-kind funding sees US back wildlife corridors

The US Department of Transportation has announced $350 million in funding to combat vehicle-wildlife collisions.

05/04/2023

Destinations

Need to recharge? Book a trip to the world's happiest country

An appreciation of nature, safety and security are among the reasons people say this country is so happy.

25/03/2023

Destinations

Here are 6 of Europe’s cleanest river swimming spots

These destinations offer safe, clean places to take a river dip on a warm day this summer.

22/03/2023

Nature

Albania's Vjosa becomes Europe's first wild river national park

It will be conserved as a living, free-flowing river, to the benefit of people and nature.

15/03/2023

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Death toll climbs as Cyclone Freddy slams Malawi

It’s the second time the record-breaking cyclone made landfall in mainland Africa.

14/03/2023

Destinations

Scotland’s northernmost Shetland Islands dazzle, even in winter

These wind and sea-battered islands are just the tonic for adventurous souls, as David Attenborough's new Wild Isles shows.

13/03/2023

Green News

How to reverse ‘catastrophic’ British and Irish nature decline

More than half of Britain and Ireland’s native plants are in decline - but it’s not too late.

08/03/2023

Nature

This map shows the environmental consequences of the war in Ukraine

Millions of hectares of forest and nature reserve have been affected since 24 February last year.

21/02/2023

Climate

Coffee lovers are ‘increasing inequalities’. Is there a better way?


Coffee growers are are turning to indoor, hydroponic and vertical farming amidst the climate crisis.

19/02/2023

Living

Record number of dead whales wash up on Cyprus shores

Seismic vibrations from the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria may be to blame.

13/02/2023

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Watch: Snow carpets much of Japan amid record low temperatures

Snow and cold weather affected much of Japan on Wednesday, disrupting highway, air and train travel with more cold temperatures on the way.

25/01/2023

Climate

68% of Brits experiencing eco-anxiety after record-breaking year

Charlotte Ritchie and other UK stars have opened up about their own fears in some of the UK’s most precious natural spaces.

18/01/2023

Green News

World first: Why is the USA vaccinating bees?

Bees are central to the food pollination system in the US. This ‘breakthrough’ vaccine could save them from fatal diseases.

05/01/2023

Destinations

Europe’s best national parks for a mindful nature escape

From the Czech Republic to Italy, these national parks are the perfect places to kickstart your mindfulness journey.

01/01/2023

Nature

In pictures: Nature has taken over these 12 abandoned buildings

From a swimming pool turned urban jungle, to a church carpeted with green, these are some of the most spectacular spots that nature has taken over.

01/01/2023

Climate

Energy, fossil fuels and biodiversity: The key climate issues for 2023

2023 will see the first global UN water conference in almost 50 years.

31/12/2022