Climate change: Boris Johnson 'risks humiliation' over coal mine

A leading climate scientist warns Boris Johnson that the mine undermines efforts on climate change. …

Government 'painfully slow' on protecting environment

There are serious delays in tackling “critical” issues like air quality and wildlife loss, MPs say. …

Traffic noise impairs songbirds' abilities

A bird problem-solving experiment has revealed how traffic noise impairs the animals’ abilities. Click…

Brexit: Millions of bees could be 'destroyed' over import rules

Beekeeper Patrick Murfet says the “monumentally stupid situation” could cost him nearly £100,000. Click…

Prosperity comes at 'devastating' cost to nature

Landmark review calls for fundamental change in our approach to economics to stem nature loss. …

Which face mask or covering is best to wear?

Germany and Austria have changed their advice about which face covering to wear in public spaces. …

Bottom trawling ban for key UK fishing sites

Two of the UK’s most sensitive fishing sites are set to receive better protection. …

Covid-19: Cambridge vaccine aims to 'take care of' variants

“It isn’t the first… but it has a longer usability,” says a scientist making a new…

Ancient Jersey teeth find hints at Neanderthal mixing

A re-study of the prehistoric find from 1910 suggests interbreeding between two human species. …

Groundbreaking biofuel rocket could be 'Uber for space'

Stardust 1.0 has become the first commercial launch of a rocket powered by bio-derived fuel. …