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Parasite, zombie, leech – these words are often used to describe people in unkind ways. Many of us recoil when ticks, tapeworms, fleas, head lice or bed bugs are even mentioned. Coming across such unwelcome guests – in our hair, on our skin or in our beds – can be…

Behaviour experts say misinformation shared in media and by other stakeholders is impeding uptake

A record number of Indian fisherfolk were arrested by Sri Lanka in 2024 amid depleting catch in Indian waters.

Five entire families can be killed, totalling 30 wolves, in move campaigners say is illegal under EU law

Slow-growing fish became extinct as a breeding species in Britain in 1950s but rewilding schemes aim to lure it back

Witton-le-Wear, County Durham: A chance encounter with this fine, unobtrusive bird reminds us that there is wisdom in stillness

Phenomenon known as ‘sea sparkles’ or ‘red tide’ is caused by masses of noctiluca scintillans, a pink-coloured algae

Western European population has risen 25% with ban and some UK sites have seen promising increases

Virginijus Sinkevičius, a former environment commissioner, criticises bloc’s decision to delay deforestation law

Many of us will send off the old year and start 2025 with a bang. New year celebrations will vary in size from small back-garden firework displays to large-scale professional shows. Last year, London’s main event released 12,000 fireworks – just one of many annual events held worldwide to entertain…

PM will have to respond to Climate Change Committee’s recommendations on future emissions cuts with drastic changes in many sectors of economy