Ocean plastic pollution
Too much plastic is ending up in the ocean — and making its way back onto our dinner plates.
Syrian oil spill spreads across the Mediterranean and could reach Cyprus on Wednesday
An oil spill that originated from Syria's largest refinery is growing and spreading across the Mediterranean Sea, and could reach the island of Cyprus by Wednesday, Cypriot authorities have said.
Over 30% of tree species worldwide are threatened by extinction, landmark report warns
At least a third of tree species worldwide are at risk of extinction, a landmark new report warns.
Hurricane Ida: more than 1m without power as New Orleans assesses damage
Crews using helicopters and airboats conduct search and rescue missions after at least two people killed
A doctor speaks out on the life-threatening hole at the heart of medical school...
Looking back, it bothers me that my profession failed to educate me when there were so many missed opportunities to do so.
US: Hurricane Ida kills one, knocks out power across New Orleans
Category 4 storm submerges parts of Louisiana coast, knocks out power across New Orleans city.
Hurricane Ida strengthens into Category 4 storm as it nears Gulf Coast landfall
Hurricane Ida became a Category 4 storm early Sunday morning, rapidly intensifying to sustained winds of 130 mph, according to data from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter.
Tourist sites threatened by raging US wildfires
The Caldor Fire in California and Greenwood Lake Fire in Minnesota are fuelled by climate change, a new report concludes.
Activists outraged over animal testing backdoor in welfare bill
Animals have long been mistreated by the meat, dairy, fishing and entertainment industries. There has been progressing in recent years, but one sector is set to continue being allowed to hurt animals, under new UK laws.
Thousands evacuated as hundreds of firefighters battle fire in southern France
Thousands of people have been evacuated since Monday in southeastern France to escape a rapidly advancing wildfire.
