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The Old English history of bird names can inform our modern-day birdwatching.
Each home testing kit contains around 10 grams of plastic.
A massive Antarctic ice shelf is showing signs of cracking and could trigger worldwide flooding.
We modelled the climate of the far future planet Earth in which the fantasy series is set.
Millions of years of on-off ice ages have left behind a mix of different sediments.
For the UK to achieve its net zero targets, it needs to take action on its carbon-intensive, poorly regulated supply chains.
Trees that produce resin for frankincense and myrrh – used for thousands of years in healthcare, worship and trade – are facing collapsing populations.
A clue is in insects’ hairy feet.
The dust has settled on COP26 and one of the summit’s few achievements looks decidedly less impressive.
By measuring emissions in real time, cities can take stronger action against air pollution and global warming.
One in 200 jaguars are likely to be affected by dams, versus one in five tigers.
A tale of gassy reindeer and psychedelic mushrooms.
A bat’s body is really good at tolerating diseases.
As the UK warms, the government needs to pay more attention to sustainably and efficiently cooling buildings.
Joining a protest doesn’t just help attract others to supporting important causes - it comes with personal and psychological benefits too.
Adverse weather is likely to reduce the amount of food the world can grow.
A barrier built to stop human migrants will instead cut off animals and scientific cooperation.
In spite of monsoon season and cyclone Nivar, the most recent floods are largely man-made disasters.
Menus that are three-quarters vegetarian help meat eaters choose more climate-friendly options, a tactic that restaurants could use to help fight climate change.
Radical new thinking is required to fight climate change, and ‘gross ecosystem product’ might help.
If the UK is to achieve net zero by 2050, it needs to get moving on making a successful green transition across fuel, transport and housing.
Soil health is at the heart of new government plans for farm payments with policies to increase soil organic matter and promote winter cover.
Among the dozens of endangered species, is a spiky snail named after The Clash lead singer, Joe Strummer.
We simulated the desert planet to find out.