protection of species

Green News

‘Doublespeak’: Greece greenlights offshore drilling beside marine park

Environmental lawyers say that the new concessions threaten endangered species in the biodiversity-rich Hellenic Trench.

14/03/2025

Green News

Trump wants to use a ‘God Squad’ that can make species extinct

The Endangered Species Committee has only issued exemptions twice in 47 years, prompting legal action from environmental groups both times.

05/03/2025

Nature

Scientists make a species ‘movie’ to see how otters help kelp forests

A new study sheds light on the power of keystone species, which could help ecologists in other environments.

04/03/2025

Nature

From Czechia to the UK, here’s how beavers are winning people over

Beavers are working wonders across Europe. Is the UK finally realising their potential?

01/03/2025

Green News

NGOs take French government to court over destructive fishing practice

Two NGOs allege that bottom trawling is at odds with biodiversity conservation and France’s legal commitments to protecting marine ecosystems.

11/02/2025

No Comment

Baby pygmy hippo Toni’s underwater debut delights Berlin Zoo visitors

Berlin Zoo delighted visitors this week with underwater views of baby pygmy hippo Toni, born on 3 June to mother Debbie.

29/10/2024

Green News

6 European countries lead the way with new biodiversity funding

Green groups say it’s an “okay start” but many more nations need to step up with finance for nature.

29/10/2024

Nature

COP16: Pressure mounts on EU as biodiversity summit kicks off

The world is experiencing its largest loss of life since the dinosaurs, according to UNEP. Can COP16 reverse imperilled species’ fortunes?

18/10/2024

Nature

This European country is killing 20 per cent of its bear population

Bear defenders say the hunt is more about ‘macho prestige’ than keeping the predators to a safe level.

22/08/2024

Nature

Scientists have taught crocodiles to stop eating poisonous toads

The taste aversion method could save many other native animals.

15/08/2024

Nature

The dark truth behind a 5* resort planned on an Albanian wetland

A new international airport and luxury tourism developments could spell the end for one of Europe’s last pristine deltas.

18/05/2024

Green News

Why are songbird killings on the rise again in Cyprus?

Flocks of migrating birds are still meeting a cruel end on their flight path through the island, particularly at a British military base.

08/03/2024

World News

Two new critically endangered western lowland gorillas born

The births come as part of an international conservation breeding programme for the species.

18/01/2024

Nature

These cute pufflings are making a comeback despite climate change

Researchers say the birds’ resilience in the face of ocean heating shows the complexity of climate change impacts on ecosystems.

31/08/2023

Nature

These Swiss volunteers stay up all night to stop wolves being killed

Volunteers stay up through the night to protect livestock.

30/08/2023

Green News

‘A real cataclysm’: Inside Italy’s battle with ‘killer’ blue crabs

The government has been urged to declare a state of emergency over the blue crab explosion, fuelled by climate-warmed waters.

26/08/2023

Nature

Inside the US neighbourhood where 100 rabbits are taking over

Burmese pythons, giant snails, iguanas - and now lionhead rabbits. A new fluffy invasion has this suburb appealing for help.

18/07/2023

Canada

Why is the COP15 important for biodiversity?

One month after the COP27 Climate Change summit in Egypt, COP15 on Biodiversity kicks off in Canada. The objective of the 196 countries taking part, is to halt the decline of life.

07/12/2022

Nature

Could cloning save this endangered horse species from extinction?

This cloned Przewalski's horse might help save his species.

28/09/2022

Conscious Travel

Paddleboarders scared to fall into the 'green soup' of this UK lake

The Lake District's biggest lake could be on the verge of "ecological collapse" due to algal blooms linked to sewage pollution.

16/08/2022