Richard Leakey – fossil expert, conservationist and politician

The achievements of Richard Leakey, who has died aged 77, were as remarkable as they were…

EU plans to label gas and nuclear energy 'green' prompt row

A European Commission proposal says the two energy sources are key to a green transition. …

Coronavirus pandemic: Antarctic outpost hit by Covid-19 outbreak

Two-thirds of staff at the station are infected but officials say the situation is not serious. …

California's fires threaten to ravage mighty sequoia forests

The fierce fires devastating California threaten its ancient forest of giant sequoia trees. Click…

Dinosaur footprints in Penarth date back 200 million years

The footprints were found on a Welsh beach in 2020, sparking a wide-ranging study. …

Elon Musk rejects claims that his satellites are hogging space

His comments come after China complained to the United Nations about his internet satellite project. …

COP 26: The teenagers suing 33 countries

To ensure the promises of COP26 are kept, young campaigners are putting their faith in the…

Berlin Zoo animals feast on unsold Christmas trees

The trees are seen as a way to minimise waste and support zoos during the Covid…

Climate change: Hurricanes to expand into more populated regions

A warmer world will see tropical cyclones occur in regions near New York, Boston, Beijing and…

Alaska 'Icemageddon' warning follows heat record

The coldest US state faces weather extremes after heavy snowfall and torrential rain. Click…