Charlotte Elton

Nature

Why has the Olympic Committee planted 70,000 trees in Africa?

The forest is part of the ‘Great Green Wall,’ an African-led scheme to seed vegetation across degraded land in 22 countries in the Sahel region.

3 December 2022

Nature

Meet the Bishnoi community who won’t cut down living trees

In 1730, more than 300 Bishnoi were killed while trying to protect trees. Their descendants are carrying on their legacy.

2 December 2022

Earth News

Ditch forever chemicals, investors worth €8 trillion tell companies

As the threat of litigation increases, investors worth trillions of euros have urged chemical companies to phase out ‘forever chemicals.’

1 December 2022

Travel News

Train travel converts share how they take amazing trips without flying

Going flight-free will be the best new year’s resolution you ever make, according to these train travel converts.

1 December 2022

Earth News

Great Barrier Reef ‘in danger’ label cautiously welcomed by biologists

The Great Barrier Reef accounts for around 10 per cent of the world’s coral reef ecosystems. But this massive network is under threat.

30 November 2022

Earth News

Why this UK university is going 100% vegan

“The worst effects of climate breakdown are already being experienced across the globe and industries like meat, fishing and dairy are undeniably a part of that,” Plant Based Universities warns.

29 November 2022

Nature

First photos of the bizarre creatures living deep in the Indian ocean

From a ‘voracious eel’ to a cute batfish, these are the strange inhabitants of the ocean floor near the Cocos Keeling islands.

28 November 2022

Earth News

SHEIN’s clothes contain ‘hazardous chemicals,’ Greenpeace claim

Environmental campaign group Greenpeace have accused fashion giant SHIEN of breaching EU chemical laws.

25 November 2022

Climate

6 must-know European phrases to understand the climate crisis

Climate change is a global problem - but the debate often takes place in English. Here are some must-know European phrases to help you wrap your head around it.

25 November 2022

Earth News

Black Friday: Thousands of Amazon workers walk off the job

The ‘Make Amazon Pay’ campaign - coordinated by an international coalition of trade unions - wants the company to reduce its vast carbon footprint and improve conditions for workers.

25 November 2022

Travel News

UK airport parking could be 128% more expensive this Christmas

If you're taking a holiday this Christmas, you might want to leave the car at home. UK airports are hiking parking fees over festive season, data reveals.

24 November 2022

Ecotech

Inside the ‘extraordinary’ 3D printed home that can be fully recycled

This innovative 3D printed house is fully recyclable. Now, researchers want to scale production up in a ‘factory of the future’.

24 November 2022

Earth News

Seven in ten children fear climate change, survey shows

Young people are increasingly worried about the future of the planet, new research reveals - but increasingly feel they can do something about it.

24 November 2022

Nature

Plants help their offspring cope with climate change, research shows

Plants help their offspring adapt to climate change by passing down traits, scientists have claimed.

23 November 2022

Travel News

What are the worst UK airports for queues?

27 per cent of holidaymakers face hour-long security queues at the UK's worst airport for lines, a new survey has revealed.

23 November 2022

Earth News

Researchers overjoyed after rediscovering long lost pigeon

Researchers have rediscovered the elusive black-naped pheasant pigeon - and caught it on camera for the very first time.

22 November 2022

Earth News

Insulate Britain celebrates win after government pledge

Four Insulate Britain activists are on trial today after blocking the M25 last year. But the group has celebrated a ‘civil resistance win.’

22 November 2022

Travel News

Black Friday: Insiders' tips to find cheap flights and avoid scams

These serial travellers always secure the best deals on flights. Here’s how you can, too.

22 November 2022

Earth News

The US is mining more lithium. What does that mean for the planet?

The US currently has only one operational lithium mine. That could soon change, with multiple new projects in development across the country.

21 November 2022

Travel News

Cornwall’s tourism boss tells ‘bloody tourists’ to change their ways

Heading to Cornwall on holiday? Respect the locals, the region’s tourism boss has urged in an expletive-heavy tirade.

21 November 2022