Vacant West London office to become 45-bed care home
A vacant 1980s office building in Hammersmith is set to be refurbished into a 45-bed care home after receiving unanimous planning approval. Read about the new facility for older people.
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Congo Basin: World's Vital Rainforest Forgotten
The Congo Basin, Earth's second-largest rainforest and crucial carbon sink, receives just 16% of global rainforest funding despite its vital role in climate regulation. Discover why this African treasure remains critically under-researched.
Indigenous journalist to represent Xipaya at COP30
Brazilian Indigenous journalist and activist Juma Xipaya will attend COP30 in Belém, bringing frontline climate perspectives to global negotiations. Her presence marks crucial representation for Amazon communities.
Wildcats may return to Devon after 100-year absence
European wildcats could be reintroduced to south-west England after a two-year study found Devon's habitat ideal. 80% of locals support the return of this critically endangered species.
Melbourne Skyscraper Peregrine Falcons Take First Flight
Watch as three young peregrine falcons make their maiden flight from a Melbourne CBD skyscraper. One had a dramatic crash landing before success! #Wildlife #Melbourne
UK Snubs Rainforest Fund, Surprising Brazil
Brazil expresses surprise as the UK declines to invest in a new tropical forest fund it helped design. The innovative scheme aims to make forests more valuable standing than cut down. Read more.
Australia's biodiversity offset reforms risk NSW mistakes
Federal Labor's proposed biodiversity offset changes could replicate NSW's flawed system, warn scientists. Critics say pay-to-destroy schemes accelerate species extinction.
Wild parrots thrive in Los Angeles, aiding conservation
Red-crowned parrots, once exotic pets, now form thriving feral colonies across Los Angeles. Scientists study their surprising adaptation and potential role in saving endangered native populations.
Highgate Cemetery's £18m restoration approved
Camden Council approves ambitious 25-year, £18 million restoration plan for London's historic Highgate Cemetery, protecting graves of Karl Marx and George Michael while enhancing biodiversity.
Learning to Handle World's Most Venomous Snakes
Discover how UK conservationists master handling deadly snakes like black mambas and king cobras to protect both reptiles and humans. Watch the training now.
Scientist defends sacred Pacific island from logging
Respected ocean expert Dr Katy Soapi leads community conservation efforts to protect Tetepare Island, one of the last untouched places in Solomon Islands, blending traditional knowledge with modern science.
Indigenous protesters block Cop30 summit entrance
Dozens of Indigenous activists staged a sit-in at the Cop30 summit, demanding Brazil halt Amazon development projects. The protest disrupted negotiations on the climate crisis.
Wildlife Week: A global snapshot of nature
This week's best wildlife photos feature a chilled capybara in Rio, a bear at a Japanese nursery, and a rare Welsh polecat. Discover the stories behind the images.
Seal escapes killer whales by climbing onto boat
A harbour seal narrowly escaped a pod of killer whales by climbing onto a photographer's boat in the Salish Sea. Watch the dramatic wildlife encounter unfold.
Rare prehistoric boats found in Cambridgeshire quarry
Three remarkably preserved bronze and iron age log boats discovered after 3,500 years in mud go on permanent display at Flag Fen archaeology park in Peterborough.
Bird flu kills half of South Georgia's elephant seals
A devastating bird flu outbreak has killed an estimated 53,000 female elephant seals on South Georgia, wiping out nearly half the breeding population with serious implications for the species' future.
Amazon Indigenous Communities Launch COP30 People's Summit
As the UN climate talks proceed, Amazon indigenous communities inaugurate a parallel People's Summit in Belém, demanding their voices be heard on forest protection.
Climate Breakdown: Jaguars Fight for Survival in Brazil
Abbie Martin's first-hand account of Brazil's catastrophic Pantanal wildfires reveals how climate change is devastating the world's largest wetland and its jaguar population. Discover the urgent need for action.
Longhorn cattle aid Merseyside dune conservation
English Longhorn cattle are winter grazing on Merseyside's sand dunes, using innovative GPS technology to support native wildlife and control invasive species through conservation efforts.
Protesters storm COP30 venue in Brazil
Armed activists clashed with UN guards at the COP30 climate summit in Belem, forcing entry and causing injuries. Follow for live updates on this breaking story.
Amazon tourism offers alternative to deforestation
A six-week Amazon riverboat adventure reveals how sustainable tourism and açai berries are providing alternatives to deforestation in Brazil. Discover the changing face of rainforest conservation ahead of Cop30.
$250bn Forest Forever Fund Proposed for COP30 Climate Summit
World leaders unite behind revolutionary financial mechanism to protect Earth's vital rainforests, offering annual payments to tropical nations that halt deforestation in ambitious climate rescue plan.
Brazil pushes to restore 1.5°C climate goal
In a dramatic climate policy reversal, Brazil's President Lula da Silva is pushing to restore the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target at COP30 talks, marking a stark contrast to his predecessor's environmental record.
Carbon offset market collapse threatens forests
As the $2 billion voluntary carbon market faces unprecedented collapse, we investigate what happens to the forests these credits were meant to protect and why experts warn this could accelerate climate breakdown.
Highgate legal battle over 15-storey tower block
Furious locals in affluent Highgate are taking legal action to stop a massive 15-storey development they claim will destroy their neighbourhood's character and create a 'monstrous' landmark.
NZ wildlife park euthanises two elderly lions
A New Zealand wildlife park faces difficult choice as two elderly lions are humanely euthanised due to severe age-related health complications.
Humpback whale's clever remora removal technique filmed
Groundbreaking underwater footage reveals the astonishing moment a humpback whale demonstrates sophisticated problem-solving skills to dislodge stubborn remora fish in a never-before-seen marine behaviour.
Trump's Public Lands Nominee Faces Fossil Fuel Backlash
Donald Trump's controversial pick to oversee America's public lands faces intense scrutiny as environmental groups warn of 'fox guarding henhouse' scenario.
UK abandons Amazon protection fund in policy shift
Britain withdraws from flagship £1.2bn tropical forest conservation initiative, raising concerns about global climate leadership and Amazon deforestation.
Great Barrier Reef faces worst coral bleaching in history
New research reveals the Great Barrier Reef is facing its most severe coral bleaching event on record, with global heating pushing this natural wonder toward irreversible decline.
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