Coronavirus: Disposable masks 'causing enormous plastic waste'

The government is urged to do more to get people to wear reusable, washable face coverings. …

Brian Cox and Adele's producer Paul Epworth discuss music and the cosmos

How do physics and space travel inspire musicians? Award-winning producer Paul Epworth finds out. …

US wildfires fuelled by climate change, California governor says

The fires raging in three states show that the climate debate “is over”, California’s governor says. …

Sir David Attenborough makes stark warning about species extinction

The naturalist looks at the fragile state of the natural world and how human activity drives…

Citizen science taps into public's love of trees

Research projects involving the public can raise awareness but are less useful for delivering hard data. …

Pringles tube tries to wake from 'recycling nightmare'

Kellog redesigns the snackfood container that was dubbed the “number one villain” for recycling. …

Extinction Rebellion: Nuclear power 'only option' says former spokeswoman

Zion Lights says a car-crash TV interview led her to rethink her support for Extinction Rebellion. …

Wildlife in 'catastrophic decline' due to human destruction, scientists warn

Conservation group WWF says global wildlife populations have shrunk by two-thirds since 1970. Click…

UK 'operates double standards' on banned pesticides

More than 32,000 tonnes of the chemicals were approved for export by the UK in 2018,…

Climate change: Tax frequent fliers, get rid of SUVs, government told

Climate change: Tax frequent fliers, phase out polluting SUVs, citizens say Click here for…