Chester Zoo marks rare triplet birth of giant otter pups
Born on February 9 to first-time parents Bonita and Manu, the rare pups are the first giant otters…
Why windfarms and electricity pylons have become a major issue in the Welsh election
Future plans for renewable energy are emerging as a key issue in the election for Wales’s parliament, the…
The Global Wildlife Trade Is Fueling the Spread of Viruses
Scientists have long known that deadly diseases, from HIV to SARS to Ebola, can begin in animals and…
Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals have been driven to endangered status by a warming planet
Climate change is pushing two iconic Antarctic species toward the brink of extinction — the emperor penguin and…
A More Troubling Picture of Sea Level Rise Is Coming into View
Sea levels are much higher than we thought. Real-world oceans are making a mockery of flood-risk forecasts based…
Wildfires Race Across US as Drought Spans Half the Nation
An unusually hot, snowless winter has fueled a fast start to the spring fire season across large swaths…
Five warning signs that rivers are polluted – even when they look clean
After months of relentlessly miserable weather for most of the UK, spring brings renewed enthusiasm for spending time…
10 Best Compost Bins for Every Space in 2026
Want to take your garden to the next level? Composting benefits the environment, plus, it’s a fun way…
What a ‘super’ El Niño means for the planet
How does El Niño affect our planet? Depending on its strength, El Niño’s effects can be far-reaching, influencing…
Portugal’s plastic recycling rates lag behind European targets, but a new scheme aims to change that
Until today, when buying a bottled drink or a canned beverage in the supermarket in Portugal, the cost…