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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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RecommendedHow 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.
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?
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.
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.
Meet the extraordinary individuals worldwide tackling climate change, supporting refugees, and building community resilience in 2025. Discover their powerful stories of hope and action.
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RecommendedRepublican 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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RecommendedAs 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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RecommendedThe 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.
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.
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.
A breakthrough project using seismology promises to 'see' into soil, boosting yields and cutting pollution. Could this be the holy grail of sustainable agriculture?
As AI expands, datacentres' massive water consumption raises urgent environmental questions. Explore the sustainability challenge facing the tech industry.
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RecommendedA 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.
Residents across the Thames catchment file statutory nuisance complaints against Thames Water over sewage pollution impacting health and recreation. A 16-year-old rower contracted E. coli, missing GCSE exams.
Discover 9 thoughtful eco-gifts, from repair kits to conservation trips, that reduce waste and support the planet. Make your holiday shopping sustainable.
NASA scientists detect electrical discharges in Martian atmosphere using Perseverance rover's instruments. Discovery could impact future human exploration and understanding of Mars climate.
A Swiss woman has died and a man was injured in a bull shark attack at a remote NSW beach. Beaches have now reopened after surveillance. Learn more about the incident and safety advice.
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RecommendedSantos proposes drilling 12 fracking wells in the Beetaloo basin, raising major concerns over groundwater contamination and a potential NT fracking rush. Learn the environmental risks.