Scientists detect 'mini lightning' on Mars

Scientists have recorded 55 instances of what they believe is Martian lightning using the Perseverance rover's microphone. This discovery opens a new field of investigation for Mars science.

Elizabeth Line soil creates Essex bird haven

A record 39,000 birds overwinter on Wallasea Island, an Essex wetland created using 3 million tonnes of soil from London's Elizabeth Line tunnels. A win for nature and infrastructure.

'Forest City' Plan Threatens UK Food Security

Plans for a vast 'forest city' in Cambridgeshire would destroy 18,000 hectares of prime farmland, threatening UK food security. Discover why sustainable development requires balance.

Kerry's 'Hard-Nosed' Climate Demands for Australia

Former US Secretary of State John Kerry urges Australia to take a 'hard-nosed' approach with major fossil fuel producers as it presides over the COP31 climate summit. Discover his roadmap for global climate action.

Cop30: Key Images from Brazil's Climate Summit

From Indigenous protests to emotional pleas, Cop30 in Brazil saw high-stakes drama. Discover the five pivotal moments that defined this crucial UN climate conference and what happens next.

Gaza tent camps flooded by heavy rainstorms

Heavy rainstorms flood thousands of tents in Gaza, displacing families and raising disease fears. Israel continues to limit aid trucks as winter approaches. Read more on the crisis.

Australia's emissions fall as renewables hit 40%

Australia's greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.2% last financial year, with solar and wind responsible for half the reduction. Discover if the nation is on track for its 2035 climate targets.

17 dead in Sumatra floods and landslides

Torrential rain triggers devastating flash floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra, killing 17 with 6 missing. Rescue teams battle harsh conditions to reach affected villages.

Somerset group wins RHS award for forest garden

Transition Town Wellington's five-year transformation of an 8.5-acre field into a thriving forest garden has earned them a prestigious RHS award for sustainable gardening. Discover their inspiring community story.

Defeating climate Goliaths requires an army of Davids

As COP30 fails to deliver meaningful climate action, experts argue citizens must mobilise against stateless corporations and algorithms driving planetary destruction. Discover how democratic innovation offers hope.

Marsupials Learning to Survive Alongside Feral Cats

A bold conservation project in Australia's outback is training native marsupials to coexist with feral cats, with early results showing promising signs of success. Discover how bilbies and quolls are fighting back.

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