There is no case for drilling in the North Sea
In insecure times it seems only natural for people to seek comfort in what they know. This is…
A century of change: Planet Earth through David Attenborough’s eyes as global treasure turns 100
For the past seven decades, Sir David Attenborough has dedicated his career to shedding light on Earth’s complex…
Where in Europe is tap water the most and least safe?
By Alessio Dell’Anna & video by Léo Arnoux Published on 08/05/2026 – 10:18 GMT+2•Updated 10:21 Groundwater is one of the most…
Large forest fire burning in Chernobyl exclusion zone after drone crash, Kyiv says
Published on 08/05/2026 – 11:13 GMT+2 A large forest fire was burning through the Chernobyl exclusion zone on…
pilot whales are shouting to hear themselves over ship noise
In the Strait of Gibraltar – a famous marine road connecting the Mediterranean and the Atlantic – lives…
The disaster unfolding on Russia’s Black Sea coast is of its own making | Environment
Southern Russia is facing one of the largest environmental disasters in its modern history. In April, repeated Ukrainian…
Oil, plastics and climate: Why higher prices could speed a materials transition
Most conventional plastics are made from oil and gas and production costs have increased recently as a result…
Mining giant BHP loses bid to appeal over deadly dam collapse that caused Brazil’s worst environmental disaster
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The…
3 Canadians isolating in Ontario, Quebec after hantavirus ship outbreak
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.…
Poop, stomach oil and ostrich eggshells keep records of Earth’s ancient climate
Erin McClymont’s laboratory has six kitchen freezers, each alarmed. This is for self-preservation: when the power goes out…
Round-the-clock renewables: New report says clean energy now challenges fossil fuels on price
Published on 08/05/2026 – 8:01 GMT+2 Clean energy can provide reliable, around-the-clock electricity at prices that rival fossil…
Binman settles debate on which bin to use for crisp packets
A refuse collector has provided the definitive answer on which bin you should use to throw away your…