Groundbreaking research exposes how Hong Kong's economic consumption drives tropical deforestation in Southeast Asia, ranking it among the world's top per capita contributors to forest loss.
A groundbreaking initiative in Northern Ireland is turning degraded peatlands into a source of renewable energy, tackling emissions and creating a sustainable model for agriculture and climate action.
Exclusive: Landowners could receive public money to reintroduce apex predators and ecosystem engineers like lynx and beavers to English countryside under government-backed rewilding proposals aimed at biodiversity boost.
An intimate encounter with a common garden snail reveals a microcosm of resilience and fragility in the face of climate change and habitat loss in the UK.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch axes 'burdensome' EU biodiversity regulations, sparking fury from environmental groups who warn of nature protection rollbacks.
Bangkok faces an urban wildlife crisis as Asian water monitors, dubbed 'Little Godzillas', swarm the city's canals and streets. Authorities struggle to manage the booming population of these formidable reptiles living alongside 11 million residents.
An exclusive look at the delicate ecological dance between freshwater mussels and Atlantic salmon in Britain's rivers, a stunning story of conservation success and the ongoing threats to this fragile harmony.
A stark new report reveals the catastrophic link between Amazonian deforestation, intensifying wildfires, and the alarming rise in zoonotic diseases, demanding urgent global action.
A poignant Lancashire walk reveals a cherished wetland habitat stripped bare, raising urgent questions about conservation, climate change, and the true meaning of sanctuary for UK wildlife.
A tribute to the life and pioneering work of Professor Marcus Willcocks, whose groundbreaking 'Design Against Crime' initiative made cities safer and more liveable through innovative social design.
An intimate, half-century chronicle of the River Wye's dramatic decline, from a thriving ecosystem to a shadow of its former self, revealing the stark reality of the UK's nature crisis.
Exclusive insight into the global battle being waged against climate catastrophe. Discover the strategies offering a lifeline for our planet's future amidst unprecedented ecological crises.
A new law requiring 'hedgehog highways' in new developments has passed the House of Lords, aiming to reverse the dramatic decline of Britain's beloved mammal.
The Big Butterfly Count 2024 reveals a catastrophic decline in UK butterfly populations, with numbers hitting an all-time low. Conservationists warn of an unfolding biodiversity crisis.
Scientists from a UK zoo have made a remarkable discovery: the faeces of zoo animals contain a treasure trove of viruses, offering a crucial early warning system for the next global health threat.
The Prince of Wales made an unannounced visit to London's Natural History Museum to champion the Urban Nature Project, highlighting his commitment to UK conservation and creating accessible green spaces for communities.
The Royal Horticultural Society and the Natural History Museum embark on a groundbreaking partnership to create a DNA barcode library for UK flora, enhancing conservation efforts and scientific research.
In a major victory for wildlife conservation, Mexico's jaguar population has surged by nearly 20% in just eight years. Discover how a national strategy is bringing the Americas' largest big cat back from the brink.
Across the globe, Indigenous women are at the forefront of a vital struggle, defending their communities, ancestral lands, and cultural heritage against environmental destruction and corporate exploitation. Discover their powerful stories of resilience.
Countryfile Magazine champions a transformative educational initiative, urging UK primary schools to install wildlife ponds. Discover how this simple addition could revolutionise outdoor learning, biodiversity, and children's mental wellbeing.
Join a journey across the UK's chalk grasslands, where a simple scan reveals a hidden world of rare orchids, butterflies, and a rich tapestry of biodiversity fighting for survival.
Environmental groups are demanding the immediate abolition of the state-owned Forestry Corporation of NSW, accusing it of systematic failures to protect endangered species and comply with its own logging rules, pushing ecosystems to the brink.
In a landmark move for conservation, 14 Indigenous communities from Peru and Colombia forge a historic alliance to combat illegal logging and mining, safeguarding a vital corridor of the Amazon rainforest.
A groundbreaking project in Somerset is blending cutting-edge environmental DNA testing with centuries-old local folklore to rescue the region's critically endangered eel population from the brink.
A homeowner's attempt to boost biodiversity with a wildflower garden has sparked a furious neighbourhood dispute after a complaint labelled it an 'eyesore'. The online debate reveals a growing cultural clash over modern gardening trends in the UK.
A groundbreaking city-wide survey uncovers a 5% surge in New York's street tree population, with Queens leading the growth. Discover the changing face of the urban forest and its impact on climate resilience.
A remarkable transformation on the Somerset Levels proves that with careful restoration, nature can make a triumphant comeback, offering a sensory feast and a haven for wildlife.
In a stunning marine discovery, scientists have identified a new species of shark, the Sailback Houndshark, off the UK coast, rewriting what we know about British marine biodiversity.
Groundbreaking UK research reveals wild bees actively seek diverse flower types to balance their nutritional intake, challenging long-held beliefs about pollinator behaviour.
Photographer Philip Butler captures the poignant beauty and social history of Britain's humble garage blocks, a fading icon of 20th-century urban planning, in a stunning new visual archive.