Missing in the Amazon: Guardian podcast explores rainforest dangers
The Guardian's Full Story podcast returns to the Javari valley, investigating the persistent threats from organised crime. Can the Amazon be saved? Listen to the latest episode.
Category : Environmental Campaigns
Pink Slime on Tasmanian Beach Prompts Algal Bloom Fears
A mysterious pink slime has appeared on secluded Tasmanian beaches, prompting fears of a harmful algal bloom. Authorities are testing as scientists warn of rapid growth and potential risks to marine life.
Cartoonist's Lazy Guide to Saving Energy in Daily Life
Discover Becky Barnicoat's witty cartoon guide to effortless energy conservation. Learn simple, lazy-friendly tips to reduce your carbon footprint and save money. Start your eco-journey today!
Rio Tinto's Chile Lithium Mine Faces Indigenous Opposition
Indigenous communities in Chile's Atacama desert fear Rio Tinto and Codelco's lithium mining project will cause severe water scarcity, threatening fragile ecosystems and ancestral lands. Read the full story.
Scientists: 'Caveman Aliens' Could Hide in Mars Caves
A new study suggests ancient karst caves on Mars, formed by water, could shelter primitive life from radiation. Scientists urge future missions to explore these underground sanctuaries for biosignatures.
EU Deforestation Law 'Hollowed Out' by Loopholes
The EU's flagship deforestation regulation, once hailed as game-changing, has been 'dismantled' by delays and exemptions, critics say. Discover how corporate pressure weakened the law.
Critics Slam UK Animal Welfare Strategy as Inadequate
A Guardian editorial praising UK animal welfare reforms has sparked fierce backlash. Critics argue the strategy merely tinkers with a brutal system, comparing it to Victorian cholera fixes, and call for a fundamental shift away from meat consumption.
UK Records Over 300 Earthquakes in 2023
A new report from the British Geological Survey details more than 300 seismic events across Great Britain this year, with Perthshire experiencing the strongest tremors. Discover the UK's most active regions.
Jules Verne Crater Proposed as Moon's Spacecraft Graveyard
A UK reader proposes using the Jules Verne crater on the moon's far side as a designated graveyard for defunct spacecraft, mirroring Earth's Point Nemo. Read the latest letters.
Gina Rinehart's Ayn Rand-Inspired Coal Mine Plan
How a teenage reading of Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged shaped Gina Rinehart's worldview and drives her controversial bid to build a coal mine in Canada's Rocky Mountains. Explore the clash with environmentalists.
186 French Ski Resorts Closed as Snow Disappears
The abandoned Céüze 2000 resort in France's Hautes-Alpes is a stark symbol of a wider crisis. As global heating pushes snow lines higher, hundreds of European ski stations face closure, sparking a debate: dismantle or let nature reclaim the Alps?
Illegal Amazon roads fuel Colombia's crime networks
Armed groups have built a vast illegal road network in Colombia's Amazon, driving deforestation for cocaine, gold, and meat. Explore the environmental and security crisis.
Guardian's 2026 Plan for Sustainable Consumer Guides
The Guardian's Down to Earth newsletter outlines its 2026 focus: rigorous product testing to help UK readers make sustainable, long-lasting purchases and cut waste. Subscribe for weekly insights.
Inspiring Global Changemakers of 2025
Meet the extraordinary individuals worldwide tackling climate change, supporting refugees, and building community resilience in 2025. Discover their powerful stories of hope and action.
Republicans aim to exempt polluters from PFAS cleanup
Republican lawmakers are pushing to exempt major polluters from paying for 'forever chemical' cleanups, a move environmental groups warn could cripple US pollution efforts. Read the full analysis.
Could Humans Really Live on Mars in 50 Years?
Elon Musk envisions Martian holidays, but scientists warn of toxic dust, fragile bones, and a 10-month journey. Discover if a self-sustaining Mars colony is science or fiction.
Australia's Christmas Day Weather Forecast 2025
Australians face a turbulent Christmas Day with extreme heat in the west, severe storms in the east, and a cyclone threat in the north. Plan your festive day with the latest official forecasts.
Extreme minimalist celebrates Christmas with no gifts or tree
Robin Greenfield, an environmental activist, rejects consumer Christmas. He once owned just 44 items and now forages all his food. Discover his radical take on happiness.
England to ban hen cages and pig farrowing crates
The UK government announces a historic ban on battery cages for hens and farrowing crates for pigs in England by 2027, marking a major victory for animal welfare campaigners.
Halophytes: Could salt-loving plants save coastal farming?
As rising seas salinise soils, scientists and chefs in the Venice lagoon are turning to forgotten halophytes. Discover how these resilient plants could safeguard our food future.
Alien Battleship Debate as 3i/ATLAS Nears Earth
A Harvard scientist's alien spacecraft claim sparks a furious debate as the interstellar object 3i/ATLAS makes its closest approach. Discover the facts and the feud.
Massive data centre's water demand raises environmental concerns
Plans for the UK's biggest data centre in Northumberland face scrutiny over its colossal water needs, equivalent to a town of 50,000 people. Local campaigners warn of environmental strain.
'Blood red' rain in Persian Gulf sparks biblical fears
Viral videos show rain turning water blood red on Iran's Hormuz Island, eerily mirroring biblical plagues. Experts confirm it's a natural phenomenon caused by iron oxide. Read the full story.
White Christmas Forecast: Where Snow Could Fall in the UK
The Met Office's latest forecast hints at a shift to calmer weather for Christmas, but could snow fall? Discover the UK regions with the best chance of festive snow and the history of white Christmases.
New Jane Goodall Earth Medal Announced by Starmus Festival
The Starmus festival, co-founded by Brian May, announces a new award honouring the late Jane Goodall. The medal will recognise global efforts to improve the planet, with the first winners revealed in October 2025.
Great Lakes water crisis as AI data centres move in
Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling, just as energy-hungry mega-scale data centres move into the region. Communities in Ohio and Michigan are fighting back against the threat to their water supply. Read the full investigation.
Pattie Gonia raises $1m on 100-mile trek for outdoor equity
Drag queen and environmentalist Pattie Gonia completes a 100-mile solo trek in full drag, raising over $1 million for charities making the outdoors more inclusive. Read her inspiring story.
Seismic Waves to Unlock Soil Health Secrets
A breakthrough project using seismology promises to 'see' into soil, boosting yields and cutting pollution. Could this be the holy grail of sustainable agriculture?
The Hidden Water Cost of Datacentres and AI
As AI expands, datacentres' massive water consumption raises urgent environmental questions. Explore the sustainability challenge facing the tech industry.
UK farmers lose £828m after hottest spring and summer
A new study reveals UK arable farmers face over £800m in losses after the hottest spring and summer on record devastated harvests. Discover the impact on food security and calls for urgent support.
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