Wildfires having devastating effect on air quality in western US, study finds
Blazes, intensified by the climate crisis, are reversing decades of gains in cutting air pollution,…
Browsing: Environment
Greater Manchester declares major incident in preparation for Storm Christoph
Met Office issues amber weather warning as South Yorkshire also declares major incidentGreater Manchester has…
Shark tourism and conservation off South Africa – in pictures
Conservationists are strongly critical of the system used to prevent shark attacks off the beaches…
Plotting the future: the ‘seed guardians’ bringing variety to UK gardens
Gardeners in the UK are doing their bit to expand the range of plant seeds…
Simple change to fishing gear saves thousands of birds in Namibia
A cheap and simple change to the equipment used by Namibian fishing boats is saving…
Biden to ‘hit ground running’ as he rejoins Paris climate accords
President-elect to block Keystone XL pipeline among other swift environmental moves – but challenges lie…
The green cleaner: 15 natural ways to spruce up your home – from nettles to rainwater
It was a filthy washing machine that prompted Nancy Birtwhistle to embrace the power of…
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kimi still a risk as emergency services warn of potential flooding
Kimi weakens from category two system to storm but strong winds and severe weather still…
Australian spider that crushes its prey among species taking hold in New Zealand
Little humped spider usually found in Sydney is now thriving in Christchurch and is just…
Country diary: free accommodation for feathered folk
The naturalist Alfred Wallace called feathers “the masterpiece of nature”.An illustration of their astonishing benefits…