wildlife

The National Trust says it has solved the mystery of Mullion Island… and the answer is a disturbing one

The Global Ocean Alliance will push to ensure at least a third of the oceans is safeguarded in Marine Protected Areas by 2030

New research has found that although most birds only eat a few small pieces of plastic, that doesn’t mean they’re not seriously affected

One dead deer’s stomach was found to contain 4.3 kilogrammes of plastic after it ate wrappers and packaging littered in the scenic area

Researchers from the University of Southampton say human-pressures mean the average size of animals on Earth will shrink by a quarter in the next 100 years

The money will be used to protect Scotland’s natural environment, as well as provide returns for investors

A new study shows fish populations are shrinking by up to 35% in coastal regions of China and Japan

If green improvements are not possible in certain circumstances, they could be charged a levy for the creation of habitat or improvement elsewhere

New funding of £1.7 million will allow groups of farmers and organisations to bid for cash to spend on large scale environmental projects in their area. The Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund aims to encourage landowners to co-operate with their neighbours and achieve environmental benefits they couldn’t reach on their own. Now in its third round, the […]

The renewable energy transition is posing significant threats to birdlife. That’s according to experts at the UN climate conference in Bonn, Germany, who say wind turbines in particular are causing problems for migratory bird species. Each year, millions of birds fly through Egypt’s Rift Valley and over the Red Sea as they travel between Europe and Africa, some […]