UK's 'pitiful' mackerel fishing stance condemned
The UK faces criticism for opposing a 77% mackerel catch cut advised by scientists, prioritising short-term profits over the stock's survival. Urgent action is needed to save this vital fishery.
Category : Conservation
Ecologist flees after 4WD beach ban death threats
Leading ecologist Professor Thomas Schlacher was forced to relocate his family after violent threats for proposing 4WD restrictions on fragile Australian beaches. Discover the conflict between conservation and tourism.
Trust Members Boycott Manor After Losing Free Entry
National Trust members are boycotting Coughton Court after the Throckmorton family revoked their free entry, despite a £3.3 million roof repair fundraiser. Discover the full story.
MPs: Nature Not a Blocker to Housing Growth
A parliamentary committee challenges the government's 'lazy narrative', stating nature is essential for resilient communities, not an obstacle to housebuilding.
Wild parrots thrive in Los Angeles, aiding conservation
Escaped pet parrots now form thriving wild populations across Los Angeles, with scientists discovering hybrid species that could help conservation efforts in their native Mexico. Discover their urban adaptation story.
500ft Fly-Tip in Oxfordshire Threatens River
A 500ft-long illegal waste dump, potentially orchestrated by a crime gang, threatens the River Cherwell in Oxfordshire. Removal costs may exceed the council's annual budget. Urgent action demanded.
Scientist leads fight to protect sacred Pacific island
Respected ocean scientist Dr Katy Soapi helped lead a successful community campaign to protect Tetepare Island from logging, creating a model for Pacific conservation. Discover how traditional knowledge and science unite to preserve heritage.
Donald MacIntyre's legacy in UK wildflower restoration
Discover how Donald MacIntyre's pioneering work with native seeds through Emorsgate Seeds restored biodiversity across Britain. Learn about his lasting impact on conservation.
3,000-Year-Old Bronze Age Boats Go on Public Display
After a 13-year conservation project, three Bronze Age log boats preserved for over 3,000 years will be displayed at Flag Fen Archaeology Park. Discover the ancient secrets of fenland travel.
Bronze Age boats found in Cambridgeshire after 3,000 years
After a 13-year conservation, three Bronze Age log boats discovered near Whittlesey are set for public display at Flag Fen. Discover the secrets they reveal about ancient fenland life.
Ancient log boats discovered after 3,500 years in mud
Three rare Bronze and Iron Age log boats, preserved in mud for over 3,000 years, are now on public display at Flag Fen, revealing unique insights into prehistoric life and transport.
Private island declared 'death trap' after eco-fine
A controversial private island in San Francisco Bay, purchased for $3.8m, is deemed an ecological 'death trap' requiring major restoration. Discover the story behind the largest environmental fine ever issued.
Ammonia gas leak in Oklahoma sickens dozens
A toxic ammonia gas leak from a tanker truck in Weatherford, Oklahoma, has hospitalised dozens and forced mass evacuations. Authorities are investigating the cause. Follow for live updates.
Sri Lankan Fishers Fight Invasive Snakehead Fish
Sri Lankan freshwater fishers are transforming the ecological threat of invasive snakehead fish into an economic opportunity through angler tourism and dried fish production.
DiCaprio's heartfelt tribute to Jane Goodall
Leonardo DiCaprio honoured his 'dear friend', the late conservationist Jane Goodall, in a moving eulogy at Washington National Cathedral. Watch the full video tribute here.
Sinkhole reveals 300-year-old crypt in Somerset churchyard
A 300-year-old underground crypt has been exposed in a Somerset churchyard after a tomb collapsed into a 12ft sinkhole. Discover the history and ongoing investigation.
Harrowing choice in doomed 2009 Utah cave rescue
The tragic story of John Jones, who died trapped upside down in Nutty Putty Cave in 2009. Rescuers faced an impossible choice: break his bones to save him or let him succumb. A haunting tale of human endurance.
Hunter survives 18 days in wilderness on minimal food
Ron Dailey, 65, endured nearly three weeks stranded in snowy mountains, surviving on melted snow and rationed peanuts. Read his incredible survival story and essential advice for outdoor adventures.
Ghana communities fight illegal gold mining crisis
As illegal gold mining devastates Ghana's environment and economy, local residents form patrol groups to protect their lands and waterways from destruction.
Brazilian Activist Funded by DiCaprio After False Accusation
After being falsely accused by Bolsonaro of setting Amazon fires with Leonardo DiCaprio's funds, environmentalist Caetano Scannavino received genuine support from the actor. Discover how the partnership flourished.
Engineer destroys Native American burial site
A Massachusetts engineer faces criminal charges after allegedly bulldozing a protected Native American burial ground to create a 'meditation area' on his $2 million property, destroying priceless archaeological heritage.
Indigenous Wisdom: The Amazon's Last Hope
New revelations from The Guardian's Science Weekly podcast uncover how indigenous communities hold the key to preserving the Amazon's fragile ecosystem against deforestation threats.
138 English heritage sites face irreversible damage
Exclusive report reveals how climate change, erosion and funding cuts threaten to erase centuries of English history from Stonehenge to Hadrian's Wall.
How moving one mile transformed my nature connection
Discover how relocating just one mile away revealed surprising ecological discoveries and transformed a writer's relationship with the natural world in this captivating country diary.
Pearl Mussels Make Surprising Return to UK Rivers
Freshwater pearl mussels, once hunted to near extinction in Britain, are making a remarkable comeback in Cumbrian rivers thanks to dedicated conservation efforts.
Britain Bottom of Global Nature Connection Ranking
Groundbreaking research reveals Britain sits at the bottom of a global ranking measuring people's connection to nature, with serious implications for wellbeing and environmental action.
US-Canada operation targets invasive fish in Great Lakes
US and Canadian authorities launch emergency operation to eradicate invasive perch discovered in Lake St. Clair, deploying shocking tactics to protect native species.
Great Barrier Reef smuggling ring busted in Melbourne raids
Australian authorities intercept massive illegal coral and marine life smuggling operation targeting the Great Barrier Reef, arresting four individuals in coordinated Melbourne raids.
Cliff-top home demolition ordered as erosion threatens collapse
A stunning coastal property in Thorpeness faces demolition as relentless North Sea erosion brings it perilously close to collapsing over the cliff edge, highlighting Britain's growing coastal crisis.
Australia's biodiversity crisis deepens despite laws
Australia's flagship environmental legislation is under fire as new analysis reveals alarming biodiversity decline despite conservation efforts. Experts warn urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible ecological damage.
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