Chicago zoo welcomes baby orangutan

A two-week-old baby orangutan makes its public debut at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago.

Law needed to limit Brexit’s environmental impact, say MPs

Brexit poses a huge risk to the UK wildlife and habitats, a group of MPs says.

London visitors’ last chance to see Dippy ahead of tour

The UK's most famous dinosaur skeleton is on show for the last time ahead of nationwide…

Science to look out for in 2017

Rebecca Morelle looks ahead to some of the big events in science expected in 2017.

New beginning for illegally traded endangered species

Illegally traded endangered species that escape to form secondary populations offer opportunities for their long-term survival,…

Germany ‘pollution spike’ follows New Year’s Eve fireworks

New Year fireworks contributed to high pollution levels in German cities, official figures suggest.

World’s oldest killer whale dies

The world's oldest killer whale, Granny, is missing and presumed dead, researchers report.

‘Better estimate’ of volcanic ash cloud return

Potentially disruptive volcanic ash clouds cross Northern Europe more frequently than previously thought, according to a…

India’s double first in climate battle

India opens two world-leading clean energy projects - the world's biggest solar farm and a chemicals…

David Hempleman-Adams urges climate change action after Arctic voyage

The adventurer Sir David Hempleman-Adams calls on politicians to "grasp the nettle" on climate change.