Environment
Country diary: Breeding buzzards in a stylish, choreographed dance | Ed Douglas
Abbeydale, Sheffield: They follow each other’s moves as though they’ve been practising this for years – which is quite possible
Ed Douglas
12, Mar, 2024 @5:30 AM
Sperm whale dies after being stranded on Florida beach
Police and wildlife officials were unable to rescue the animal because of high winds and surf in Gulf of Mexico waters
Erum Salam
11, Mar, 2024 @4:05 PM
Almost half of cane growers sceptical of science behind laws protecting Great Barrier Reef
Review found ongoing ‘mistrust’ among farmers, including many who remain unconvinced by need for pollution regulations
Ben Smee
11, Mar, 2024 @2:00 PM
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
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