Brazil’s elections matter for the planet. This is why
Brazil is heading back to the polls, but the impact could be felt worldwide. With the Amazon vital to the health of the planet, the…
Environment
‘Like selling wolves from Yellowstone’: how protected US sharks are being sold off to foreign aquariums
While anglers cannot take endangered sand tiger sharks, a loophole lets private firms catch the fish to sell abroad, profiting from Delaware Bay’s conservation successShortly…
No timeline for lifting Land Registry paywall as ownership remains opaque
Defra promised in March to work towards free access to data on large plots in England and Wales The government has refused to say when…
‘I am still a child, it cannot be good to be married’: how drought forces Afghan families to sell girls as brides
As climate breakdown pushes families to starvation, many feel forced to ‘sacrifice’ daughters to save siblings. Photographer Elise Blanchard travelled the country speaking to girls…
A perfect storm: how the super El Niño is devastating the fishing industry
Peru’s anchoveta have made up about a 10th of the entire global commercial fishing catch since 1970, more than any other fish. A combination of…
Mont Blanc, the ‘roof of Europe’, loses more than a metre of height in a year
Peak of French mountain now 4,807 metres high and fluctuates year by year due to changes in Alpine climateWestern Europe’s highest mountain shrank by more…
Wildlife photographer of the year 2026 winners – in pictures
A selection of the winning images from this year’s competition across topics ranging from underwater to urban wildlife, and photojournalism to mammal behaviour. The overall…
Scale back on hake and coley, seafood charity tells shoppers
Declining stocks and increased fishing pressure have led to lower sustainability ratings for two popular cod alternativesUK shoppers have previously been urged to avoid UK-caught…
Pollinating insects flock to plants gardeners might think of as ‘weeds’
Citizen scientists on UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme recorded insect visits to flowers during 10-minute surveysUbiquitous urban plants often derided as “weeds” are the most attractive…
The hidden treasure in discarded wearable and fast tech
Sales of fast tech like mini fans and disposable e-vapes, as well as wearable health tech such as heart monitors and smartwatches are soaring. They’re…