General election 2019: Labour ‘beats other parties on climate change’
Friends of the Earth rates the party above the Greens and Lib Dems in its environment policy survey. …
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Biodiversity: The best plants for attracting insects to gardens
With insect populations in decline, a study shows how gardens can support beetles, spiders and the like. …
How to have a more sustainable Christmas
From renting your tree, to sponsoring a turkey, a growing number of people are having a greener Christmas. …
Bloodhound diary: Getting the job done at over 600mph
Land speed record holder Andy Green describes his final high-speed test run in the Bloodhound car. …
Greta at United Nations climate talks one year apart
Life has changed a lot for the environmental activist in the space of a year. …
Hungry North Pole explorers Horn and Ousland near end of epic trek
The Norwegian-South African duo are tired and hungry after trekking hundreds of miles. …
Sydney Zoo: Does the world still need big zoos?
As Sydney gets a brand new zoo, animal experts question what we really learn from visiting captive animals. …
US meteorite adds to origins mystery
Scientists are getting closer to tracing the sources of meteorites that fall to Earth. …
Genetics can play key role in saving trees
Tree conservation strategies based on genetic data are best suited for landscapes affected by a rapidly changing climate, a study suggests….
Plastic pollution has killed half a million hermit crabs, study says
As plastic piles up on beaches, hermit crabs are getting trapped in plastic containers and killed. …
Mars rover aims to grab a piece of history
British engineers test technologies that will be needed to bring samples of Martian rock to Earth. …
Planetary system’s vision of our Sun’s future ‘death’
A newly discovered planet offers insights into the Sun’s demise in 5-6 billion years. …
Russian president warns over expansion of US space force
The Russian leader says the US “militarisation” of space means Moscow has to respond. …
Climate change is causing birds to shrink, study says
In the ‘largest study of its kind’ researchers studied 70,000 bird specimens over a 40-year period. …
‘Forgotten’ elm tree set to make a comeback
The elm can be restored to its former glory despite Dutch elm disease, say experts. …
Climate change: Emissions edge up despite drop in coal
Emissions of CO2 have risen in 2019, say researchers, as oil and gas use continues to grow. …
Artificial neurons developed to fight disease
Scientists make artificial nerve cells, paving the way for new ways to repair the human brain. …
Greta Thunberg: People underestimate ‘angry kids’
Climate activist Greta Thunberg said that adults should stop making young people “angry” over global warming. …