Biodiversity targets must aim higher, say global scientists
The next set of biodiversity targets must aim higher than ever if we are going to protect life on earth,
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Local authorities must play a key role in England’s Tree Strategy
The government has ambitious targets to plant 30,000 hectares of new woodland per year by 2025 across the country and
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Glitter is harming our ecosystems, new study
Glitter is causing ecological damage to our rivers and lakes, according to new research published in the Journal of Hazardous
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Record number of sites receive Green Flag Awards
More than 2,000 parks and community spaces around the country have been given Green Flag Awards this year. A total
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Youth activists call for climate action at the UK’s first eco-summit
Youth climate activists to call for urgent action on climate change at the UK’s first eco-summit for young people. UK
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Are climate change declarations delivering change?
Hundreds of councils have declared a climate emergency, but what impact are they having on local government? Over the years,
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Some UK cities have more trees than national parks, new research
Major cities have more forest cover than some of England’s national parks, according to recent research conducted by Friends of
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UK to trial first hydrogen-fuelled train
Trials for the UK’s first hydrogen-fuelled train will begin today (September 30). Unlike diesel trains, hydrogen-powered trains do not emit harmful
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Emissions from deforestation outweigh carbon absorbed
Deforestation emissions outweigh the amount of carbon absorbed by the Amazon forest recovery, according to a new international study. Planting
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Interview: Bertie Gregory, filmmaker and wildlife photographer
Bertie Gregory is a 26-year-old filmmaker and wildlife photographer who currently splits his time working for the BBC and the
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Boris Johnson promises to protect 30% of UK land by 2030
Boris Johnson has pledged to protect 30% of the UK’s land in order to support the recovery of nature. Existing
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A sustainable new normal doesn’t have to cost the earth
A sustainable new normal: Implementing a green recovery that doesn’t cost the earth, writes Pradyumna Pandit managing director of sustainability
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Scottish distillery launches ‘climate-positive’ vodka
The Arbikie Distillery in Scotland has launched a ‘climate-positive’ brand of vodka, which uses the humble garden pea to create a more
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New wildlife scheme to unlock housing in Hampshire
The government has agreed to invest £3.9m scheme to protect wildlife in the Solent in a bid to unlock housing
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Bold action is needed to prevent catastrophic biodiversity loss
To prevent catastrophic biodiversity loss bold conservation and restoration efforts are needed, according to a major new study led by
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Environmental group calls for the UK to end biomass subsides
Environmental group urges the government to end subsidies to biomass plants. Currently, the UK spends almost £1.5bn on subsides to
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Government faces legal action over funding of Mozambique gas project
Friends of the Earth have issued legal action on the government’s decision to invest $1bn to a major gas project
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Air pollution is a major threat to honey bees
Air pollution is a major threat to honey bees, according to a new study. Whether it’s exhaust fumes from cars
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50% of the world’s oceans could already be affected by climate change
More than 50% of the world’s oceans may already be feeling the effects of climate change, according to a new
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Researchers to investigate the impact of North Sea structures on marine life
An international group of researchers have received a major funding boost to study the impact that North Sea structures are
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