HS2 wins route-length High Court injunction

A judge grants an ‘extensive’ injunction in order to prevent access without permission to HS2 land…

UN chief: 'Tax fossil fuel profits for climate damage'

Tax fossil fuel companies’ profits to pay for the damage done by climate change, says UN…

Climate change threatens health and survival of urban trees

Oaks, maples and chestnuts found in cities are among over 1,000 tree species that are flagged…

I hope King Charles will push for action on climate change, says John Kerry

The US presidential envoy says the King can “leverage” the action needed to tackle global warming. …

Cheetah: World's fastest cat returns to India after 70 years

A group of eight cats is due to arrive from Namibia on the occasion of PM…

China, Europe, US drought: Is 2022 the driest year recorded?

Heatwaves hit China, Europe and the US, causing lakes and rivers to dry up. Is this…

Colourful songbirds could be traded to extinction

The wild bird trade is set to make tropical forests “drab”, a study shows. …

Climate change: Pakistan floods 'likely' made worse by warming

Emissions from human activities played a role in the recent floods that have brought devastation to…

Astronomy Photographer of the Year: 'Once in a lifetime' picture of comet wins award

Winning images of the mysterious and beautiful parts of our Universe are on display in London. …

World's ‘oldest 3D heart’ found in prehistoric fish

Scientists say the ‘jaw-dropping’ discovery gives an insight into the evolution of human hearts. …