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New research reveals that plants have developed a sophisticated communication system that allows them to collectively prepare for and survive environmental threats—but only when they’re growing in close proximity to each other. Scientists studying thale cress (Arabidopsis thaliana) made a…
A major restaurant chain is now battling to keep one of its locations after illegally destroying a centuries-old tree that had stood as a natural monument for half a millennium. Toby Carvery, owned by Mitchells & Butlers Retail (M&B), faces…
A striking new report has revealed that just 32 fossil fuel companies were responsible for producing half of all global carbon dioxide emissions in 2024, highlighting the outsized role of major energy corporations in driving climate change. This represents a…
In the lush rainforests stretching between Nigeria’s Cross River and Cameroon’s Sanaga River, troops of Preuss’s red colobus monkeys swing through the canopy in groups of 20 to 60 individuals. These social primates depend almost entirely on young leaves from…
In the waters off Thailand, an unlikely partnership is emerging in the fight to save one of the country’s most endangered marine species. Theerasak “Pop” Saksritawee, a social media influencer turned amateur conservationist, has formed a unique collaboration with marine…
The world’s morning coffee ritual faces a serious threat: climate change is expected to render roughly half of all arabica coffee-growing regions unsuitable for cultivation by 2050. But while the crisis looms large, environmental experts say the solutions already exist—they…
A groundbreaking decade-long study has revealed that Antarctic penguins are dramatically altering their breeding patterns in response to climate change, with some species moving their breeding season forward by more than three weeks. The research, conducted by Penguin Watch at…
The UK government has announced sweeping reforms to water industry oversight, introducing regular MOT-style inspections designed to hold utility companies more accountable for their environmental performance. The new regulatory framework aims to address growing public concern over water quality issues,…
New research using hidden camera technology has unveiled surprising insights into the secret lives of hedgehogs, revealing these spiny mammals are far more prevalent in British gardens than previously thought. Scientists discovered that food sources serve as powerful magnets, drawing…
The UK government is preparing to unveil controversial changes to water industry regulation that could allow companies to avoid fines for environmental pollution, according to exclusive reporting on the upcoming white paper. Environmental campaigners are raising alarm that these proposed…
