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'Extinction: The Facts': Attenborough's new documentary is surprisingly radical

A conservation scientist interviewed on the programme says Sir David tells it like it is.

Investors that manage $47 trillion urge companies to commit to net-zero emissions pathway

Investors want their money funding climate-friendly companies.

Human activity may turn Earth into a "Hothouse" -- a warm climate it hasn't seen for millions of years

We need to take action now to avoid the worst climate consequences.

Human-induced erosion could make some soils around the world unfarmable by the end of the century

Conservation strategies could help extend their lifespan.

Trump administration appoints climate skeptic for a leading post at NOAA

David Legates has a long history of questioning established climate science.

Orcas are orchestrating attacks on sailboats near Spain and Portugal, leaving scientists scratching their heads

Better watch out if you're going out to sea.

Fires devastate the world's largest tropical wetland in Brazil

The Amazon fires have now reached the Pantanal amid a severe drought.

More than one billion people face displacement by 2050

A group of more than 30 countries aren't resilient enough to cope with growing ecological threats.

Animals are picky eaters too – scientists are trying to discover if parents teach them what's safe to eat

New research shows how tamarin monkeys transfer new types of food to their young.

Sterilised insects could help control mosquito-borne diseases

Aggressive tiger mosquitoes capable of spreading debilitating tropical diseases such as dengue and Zika are spreading through Europe, but scientists hope it may be possible to control these biting pests with a form of insect birth control and drones.

Almost two-thirds of the global wildlife population has disappeared since 1970

We can still flatten and reserve the declining trends with urgent action.

Zimbabwe bans mining in national parks to protect endangered wildlife

Chinese mining companies were rushing to extract minerals there.

Trees that live fast die young and this is bad news for the climate crisis

The carbon capacity storage of trees could be challenged in the future.

Climate change has not stopped for COVID-19: emissions back on track to pre-pandemic levels

Lockdowns didn't make much of a difference to our warming world

More mammal species face extinction by 2100 if further action isn't taken soon

Mammal species are experiencing an accelerated decline.

Pollution and climate change are driving ill-health across Europe, report finds

Europe needs more green and blue spaces to improve health and the environment.

Wind and solar energy doubled their share since the Paris Agreement

It's time to accelerate the energy transition

Fall in plastic demand could be disastrous for oil companies

Reducing plastic pollution would be great for the environment, bad for oil companies.

Give lab mice a better life and the science will also get better

Lab animal welfare and good science go hand in hand. A new study calls for both.

When people are offered more plant-based foods, they eat more plant-based food, study shows

Sometimes, healthy change is not that hard.

Renewable energy may increase mining threats to biodiversity

There's another side to clean energy, and it could affect biodiversity if we're not careful.

Asphalt is a major source of air pollution, especially during summer weather

It's all over the place and it might be one of the main sources of air pollution.

People don't really grasp how their actions impact climate, study shows

There's more than recycling to bringing down your carbon footprint.

Blue jeans' microfiber footprint extends all the way to the Arctic

Every time you wash a pair of denim jeans, more than 50,000 microfibers are released per cycle.

Burning in the Amazon is already reaching the record levels seen in 2019

The story of last year is repeating itself.

Satellite images show rapid growth of glacial lakes around the world

Their volume increased by over 50% in the last 30 years.

Power companies are hindering the transition to renewable energy

Inertia in the system means that fossil fuel investments are still being prioritized.

Frog harem: lucky males stay loyal

It's the first time an amphibian was shown to live in a harem.

As the world battles a pandemic, billions don't have access to soap

It's hard to fight an invisible foe -- it's even harder when you have no weapons.

Renewable energy expands in the UK, leads to lower emissions, lower costs

The country aims to generate 50% of its electricity from renewables by 2030.

Scientists urge UN to tackle biodiversity loss and stop new pandemics

Delegates will discuss the development of a new biodiversity framework next month.

The story of the three tons of water in your jeans

They might be comfortable, durable, and in no need of washing -- but there's another side to jeans production.

Between 30% to 50% of the world's water supply is stolen every year

You'd probably laugh at the idea of someone stealing water -- but that's because you live in a place where water is cheap.

The Somali sengi, a tiny cousin of the elephant, makes a reappearance after 50 years

Better late than never, eh?

Painting wind turbines black can help birds not fly into them

Both birds and the Rolling Stones want you to paint it black.

Tropical songbirds reproduce less during drought

Climate change is going to make dry periods longer and more frequent.

The planet has lost 28 trillion tons of ice in less than 30 years, study finds

Under current trends, we're looking at a one-meter rise in sea levels by 2100.

Children in greener urban areas have a higher IQ and fewer behavioral issues

More reasons to be living near parks and green areas.

Fossilized leaves show plants may absorb more CO2 in the future -- but still not enough

Looking back can help us see what lies ahead.

Dams have helped to limit sea-level rise, study finds

This doesn't mean building more now would work, though.

Wildfires expand across Northern California amid blistering heatwave

Thousands are being evacuated while wildfires sweep through the state.

Painting eyes on cow butts can prevent predator attacks, study finds

These cows are looking everywhere, even behind their backs.

Ocean plastic pollution is much worse than we thought and ends back in our plates

The extent of plastic pollution in our ocean is stunning.

Researchers develop a new, more efficient way to keep cool -- the 'Cold Tube'

It uses only half the power of traditional air conditioners.

Climate change is decoupling bee lifecycles from that of flowers

It's a bad strategy to not be where your food is -- or when.

Study finds plastic particles in human organs, raising health concerns

Plastics are everywhere, even in you.

Trump approves plan to open oil and gas drilling in Alaska's Arctic refuge

This pristine landscape could be irrevocably damaged by an industry we're trying to move away from.

Electric vehicles can save lives, reduce emissions, and prevent economic damages

Taking polluting cars off the streets is both healthy and profitable.

Temperatures in Death Valley hit 130 degrees, possibly the highest temperature on Earth

California's power grids are buckling under heat as new temperature records are being set.

Fishermen accuse Nestlé of polluting a river in France, killing tons of fish

The company admitted a spill but said it didn't have chemical products that could hurt the fish.

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