Environment
Greta Thunberg joins climate protest blocking Swedish parliament
Activist accuses Sweden of being ‘very good at greenwashing’ as group sits outside building’s main entrance
Miranda Bryant Nordic correspondent
11, Mar, 2024 @11:37 AM
Protesters to hold mass trespass of Cirencester Park over charging plans
Right to roam campaigners organise demonstration amid anger at Bathurst Estate’s introduction of £4 fee to visit park
Patrick Barkham
11, Mar, 2024 @11:12 AM
Discovered in the deep: tiny ‘sucker-bum squid’ with martial arts moves
The two species of pygmy squid the size of a fingernail live on Japanese coral reefs. Spotting them is a sign of a healthy ecosystem, say scientists
Helen Scales
11, Mar, 2024 @8:00 AM
Country diary: Back by poplar demand – this simple stick carries our high hopes | Nic Wilson
Gosmore, Hitchin, Hertfordshire: There are very few black poplars around, and we lost a notable one in storms last year. Then came this ostensibly dead cutting
Nic Wilson
11, Mar, 2024 @5:30 AM
Europe unprepared for rapidly growing climate risks, report finds
Dangers of wildfires, extreme weather and other factors outgrowing preparedness, European Environment Agency says
Ajit Niranjan
10, Mar, 2024 @11:01 PM
High shower pressure can help people save water, study suggests
Researchers in Surrey say visible timers can also reduce water usage after installing sensors in 290 showers
Nicola Davis and Ajit Niranjan
10, Mar, 2024 @2:33 PM
Wolves are thriving again across western Europe. Is it time to bring them back to the UK?
Former sheep farmer Derek Gow is on a mission to rewild Britain. Having switched sides from team sheep, he wants to reintroduce its mortal enemy… By Patrick Barkham
Patrick Barkham
10, Mar, 2024 @12:00 PM
Row over possible River Cam bathing spot frequented by Darwin and Lord Byron
Proponents of ‘bathing waters’ designation say it would force action on sewage but others worry about impact of more visitors
Patrick Barkham
09, Mar, 2024 @8:00 AM
Country diary: A brilliant flash of luck as I was looking west | Jim Perrin
Holyhead, Anglesey: The ‘green flash’ phenomenon is rarely seen, and is as beautiful as you might expect, but also strangely discomfiting
Jim Perrin
09, Mar, 2024 @5:30 AM
France’s appetite for frogs’ legs is endangering species in Asia, say campaigners
Scientists and vets are urging the president to afford the world’s most traded species better protections
Ajit Niranjan
09, Mar, 2024 @5:00 AM
Oil industry has sought to block state backing for green tech since 1960s
Research shows industry lobbying against support for solar panels and electric cars while enjoying subsidies itself
Ajit Niranjan
08, Mar, 2024 @3:00 PM
We can’t pretend we’re doing enough if we want to give the Great Barrier Reef a chance to survive | Adam Morton
With mass bleaching events so frequent, the prognosis is bad. Australia must lead with its actions on emissions and phasing out fossil fuel development
Adam Morton
08, Mar, 2024 @2:00 PM
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