The Latest Breaking News on Environment

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

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

Wolfehopelee, Scottish Borders: The bonfire is an annual ritual where we take stock of the year with cold backs and flame-seared faces

It’s just past midnight in the cool, ancient forests of Tasmania. We’ve spent a long day and night surveying endangered Tasmanian devils. All around, small animals scurry through bushes. A devil calls in the darkness. Microbats swoop and swirl as a spotted-tailed quoll slips through the shadows. Working here is…

A powerful storm system swept through southern U.S., claiming four lives and causing extensive tornado damage across Texas.

Seven local authorities in England have waste figures highlighted as government launches circular economy measures

Part of their body is hollow, this amplifies the sound. The longer you listen to their sound, the more they seem to sync up

At least a quarter of all human-generated greenhouse gas emissions to date can be traced to the livestock industry. Vast tracts are used to grow feed crops and to graze the world’s 92 billion cows, pigs, chickens and other animals slaughtered each year. This hunger for land means livestock farming…