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1950 diary reveals Hampstead's vanishing dragonflies

A poignant rediscovery of a 1950 nature diary reveals alarming insights about the dramatic decline of dragonfly populations around Hampstead Heath's ponds, serving as a stark warning about biodiversity loss.

Britain: One of World's Least Nature-Connected Nations

Shocking new research shows the UK has one of the weakest relationships with nature globally, while Nepal tops the chart for nature connection. Discover why urban living and modern lifestyles are creating a nature deficit nation.

Frankenstein Trees: Radical Conservation Method

Groundbreaking conservation experiment sees scientists bolting together dead trees to create artificial wildlife habitats, revolutionising woodland management across the UK.

Shipwrecks Become Marine Havens in UK Waters

Marine scientists discover artificial reefs created from historic shipwrecks are dramatically boosting fish populations and biodiversity around Britain's coastline in groundbreaking conservation effort.

Ken Henry: Labor's nature laws "worthless" without changes

Exclusive: Former Treasury Secretary Ken Henry delivers scathing critique of Labor's environmental reforms, warning exemptions could render new nature protection laws completely ineffective without urgent ministerial intervention.

Wealthy suburbs creating urban wildlife havens

Groundbreaking research reveals affluent neighbourhoods are unintentionally creating biodiversity hotspots, with wealthier areas supporting significantly more plants and wildlife than poorer communities.

London council defends 'No Mow May' amid complaints

A South London council stands by its controversial decision to let grass grow wild during May, sparking debate between environmental benefits and resident concerns about neighbourhood appearance.

Matt Kean rebukes Coalition's environment law rollback

In a dramatic break from party ranks, prominent Liberal MP Matt Kean has condemned his own coalition's proposed environmental laws, warning they threaten Australia's natural heritage and economic future.

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