Biodiversity

A look back at 1820s Britain lends hope, but also the realisation that British animal protection has failed.

Undersea wilderness ‘lost’ in Scotland’s coastal waters, conservationists warn.

RSPB is highlighting some of the successes secured in 2024 to show what can be achieved with conservation efforts – even as it warns of the challenges nature faces.

BR-319: A highway to climate chaos in the heart of the Amazon.

Benjamin Zephaniah died in December 2023 at the age of 65. His brother David Springer is planting a forest in his memory.

Developing countries and human rights campaigners have complained that a fund set up to channel money to biodiversity projects is seriously flawed.

A non-animal science roadmap would help politicians keep promises.

Bonobos may be more vulnerable than previously thought, suggests genetics study.

'Neither legislation nor the voluntary switch has stopped the use of lead shot for killing ducks.'

Nature is in ‘free fall’ as world faces dangerous tipping points, experts warn.

Oyster reefs once thrived along Europe’s coasts – now they’re gone.

Volunteers uncover over 650 species including the Gibellula fungus during wildlife surveys for rainforest restoration project in West Cowal.

'It is really possible for all exploitation - human, animal and nature more widely - to be abolished.'

Poorer school children deprived of nature connection: new WWF report reveals a 'nature gap’ between schools in better-off and more deprived areas.

Five seabird species added to UK’s ‘red list’ for conservation concern.

UK at risk of missing legally binding target to protect biodiversity – report.

Drought is top threat for UK nature refuges as climate changes, charities warn.

Nature 2030 releases new report including a roadmap for local councils to boost Britain’s biodiversity through road verge management.

Concerns for ocean biodiversity grow as wildlife found in deep-sea mining area.

A full right to roam can ensure access to nature while allowing flora and fauna to flourish.

Scientists search for dogs who can understand 20 objects by name.

As awareness of animal sentience grows the moral and practical case for limiting public access to wild habitats needs to be made.

Wanted: wild swimmers, surfers and paddlers to help identify pollution risks in rivers and sea.

We have only mapped a small portion of the ocean, which means we still know little about this ecosystem.