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Big cats could return to Scotland, new study reveals

Lynx have been successfully reintroduced in some parts of Europe. Could Scotland be next?

Climate

Scientists have warned that 90% of coral reefs could die in 30 years

An international team of scientists have warned that coral reefs, one of the most important ecosystems on Earth, could perish due to climate change.

Earth News

Supersized goldfish are shocking locals in this region of Canada

Goldfish are thriving in Canada’s stormwater ponds and affecting local ecosystems.

Nature

Laughing seals and sunbathing foxes: The best wildlife photos of 2022

Celebrate World Wildlife Day with these stunning animal photos.

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Earth News

Italy makes protecting the environment a part of its constitution

The state must now safeguard biodiversity, ecosystems and the environment.

9 February 2022

Earth News

Chemical pollution has now passed safe planetary limit, scientists say

The rate at which we are producing chemicals has now outstripped our ability to assess and monitor their risk to the environment.

18 January 2022

Ecotech

Game of Trawls: Smart nets could save millions of fish

French oceanographic institution Ifremer is testing smart trawls to avoid unnecessary catches.

5 December 2021

Nature

How a map of underground mushrooms can help us fight climate change

Is underground climate science the next frontier? The founders of a new project to map and protect Earth's fungal networks think so.

2 December 2021

Earth News

Is Earth Overshoot Day earlier or later than usual this year?

The day that the Earth's human population uses more resources than it can produce is here.

Nature

Why dozens of baby birds jumped to their deaths in US heatwave

Over one hundred baby birds escaped their nests to save themselves during the US heatwave.

Nature

How were these seven animals successfully reintroduced to the wild?

A deep dive inside some of the world’s most remarkable examples of species repopulation.

Nature

Australia against move to list Great Barrier Reef as 'in danger'

A meeting of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee said in a report Monday that "there is no possible doubt" the network of colourful corals off Australia's northeast coast was "facing ascertained danger."

Nature

How are these underwater sculptures protecting marine life?

The six mask-like sculptures are designed to encourage flora and fauna to return to the seabed.

Nature

Is this a lifeline for coral reefs bleached by climate change?

Climate-change resistant coral reefs could help support our oceans.

Nature

How is an artificial mega dam putting Dutch ecosystems in danger?

These innovative projects aim to restore balance to an ecosystem damaged by a massive dam in the North Sea.

Nature

The new 'Big 5' are the animals we need to protect, not harm, the most

Five new species have been named as the new 'Big 5' by a team of photographers and conservationists, who are reclaiming the term from trophy hunters.

Nature

Why are 45,000 people signing up to kill a threatened species?

Volunteers are applying to shoot bison at the Grand Canyon, to prevent environmental damage from taking place. But is this the right decision?

Nature

Why kelp forests are crucial in the fight against climate change

Underwater forests of kelp are among the most productive and diverse ecosystems on the planet.

France

In France, wasps are having a great summer. Here's why

Not only has the weather been perfect, but the coronavirus lockdown means less people killing them and destroying their nests.

Earth News

Why bees aren’t having sex in the heat

This World Bee Day we look at how bee bonking is being used to understand the climate crisis.