Science & Systems

Researchers have found that fluoxetine, the main ingredient in Prozac, can disrupt the foraging behaviour of Gambusia holbrooki.

The management of driven grouse moors is killing Scotland’s wildlife and, in some cases, illegally persecuting our protected species.

Local Government Association (LGA) says labelling for all products needs to be improved.

Birds which breed and feed on the 75 percent of UK land which is farmed have seen declines of 55 percent since 1970s.

New study into the impact of outdoor activity on children's wellbeing suggests being outside makes youngsters feel more confident.

Common wasp species could be valuable at sustainably managing crop pests.

'Fireworks and bonfire celebrations can sometimes lead to temporarily increased levels of air pollution'.

Badger culling and mass badger vaccination are unsafe and costly practices that interfere with protected species.

When we melt ice sheets or raise sea-levels the change in pressure and weight on the Earth’s crust can trigger violent responses that very few will see coming.

Or, why neoliberal 'survival of the fittest' really isn't natural.

Natural solutions can help protect us from extreme weather and climate-related natural hazards.

New combinations of temperature, precipitation and light will drive changes in biodiversity with some unexpected consequences.

The ultimate goal of putting all fossil fuels behind us is an uphill battle and one that we may not be able to reach.

The National Audit Office (NAO) report comes amid ongoing public concern over the effects of fracking.

Engineering expert challenges Bristol International Airport’s noise pollution measurements and calls for expansion plans to be dropped.

Children exposed to five-times-higher concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) during the school run than when they were at school.

Protests erupt in Lebanon after a week of forest fires and higher taxes.

A study by King's College London found there are significant short-term health risks caused by air pollution.

A total of 45 percent of investors say they would move their money to an ethical fund.

Closer reading of draft legislation published this week to strengthen environmental protection has revealed that any enforcement of targets will not take place for nearly two decades.

The National Trust said the project at Holnicote Estate in Somerset is the first of its kind for the UK.

Increased pain, respiratory problems, malnutrition: climate change is impacting on our bodies.

Measuring extreme results of global warming in the Andes is key to understanding how to cope with climate change worldwide.

Personal care products contribute some of the largest amounts of waste that end up in landfills.