Here’s why parasites aren’t as bad you might think - and why we need to save them
Parasites have been left out of most conservation plans, but with only 4% known to infect humans, their vital ecological roles shouldn't be overlooked.
Half of all tourism happens on the coast, so what lies ahead as sea levels rise?
In the next 80 years, sea levels are expected to rise by around 2 meters. With around half of all tourism taking place in coastal areas, there are major implications for the industry to c...
The incredibly simple solution to saving lives during a heatwave
Giving heatwaves names could help people understand the threat they pose, a move which could save lives, according to heat experts.
Biodiversity loss could be making us sick – here’s why
Biodiversity loss is even impacting microbes - bacteria, fungi, viruses - with potential negative impacts on human health.
Bill Gates: 3 lessons from COVID-19 to help us tackle climate change
COVID-19 has had a significant impact around the world, but climate change could be even worse, argues Bill Gates. There are lessons we could learn.
How COVID-19 will look to geologists of the future
From the eventual fossilization of discarded PPE to lower carbon emissions, the pandemic has had small but noticeable impacts on the environment.
2020 set to be first or second warmest year on record
2020 has witnessed higher than average temperatures in Siberia and Europe - and June was one of the warmest Junes on record.
This Is Arctic Sea Ice Melting Over The Last 35 Years
Australian bushfires impacted over 3 billion animals
A new report by WWF-Australia, has shown that 3 billion animals were either killed or displaced during the devastating Australian bushfires in 2019-20.
How carbon-smart farming can feed us and fight climate change at the same time
Soil is one of the least understood and untapped defenses against climate change, acting as a natural 'carbon sink' as long as it is not degraded.
Meet the woman making cycling even more sustainable in Ghana
Bernice Dapaah launched the Ghana Bamboo Bikes Initiative as a way to create local jobs and promote low-carbon, sustainable transport.
Arctic ‘doomsday vault’ records high temperatures. What does it mean?
There's a heatwave in Norway’s Svalbard, home to the Doomsday Vault that houses nearly 900,000 seeds for research, breeding and educational purposes.