MPs: Nature Not a Blocker to Housing Growth
A parliamentary inquiry challenges the government's 'lazy narrative' that nature blocks housing. Report warns skills shortages, not environmental rules, are the real barrier to 1.5m home target.
A parliamentary inquiry challenges the government's 'lazy narrative' that nature blocks housing. Report warns skills shortages, not environmental rules, are the real barrier to 1.5m home target.
Red-crowned parrots, once exotic pets, now form thriving feral colonies across Los Angeles. Scientists study their surprising adaptation and potential role in saving endangered native populations.
The Princess of Wales urges the public to embrace change and listen in a poignant new video for her Mother Nature series, filmed in Windsor and Northern Ireland.
The Princess of Wales releases a poignant autumn video, urging reflection on life's changes. Discover her powerful message and the inspiring work with children.
Exploring how self-appointed pavement enforcers are creating hostile streetscapes. Discover the psychological drivers behind this troubling urban phenomenon.
Sydney's ambitious £27m nightlife revival faces generational habits and economic pressures. Can policy overcome the legacy of lockout laws that cost £16bn annually?
Exclusive look at Australia's growing snake handling industry as urban expansion increases human-reptile encounters. Discover why more people are learning venomous snake wrangling.
This week's best wildlife photos feature a chilled capybara in Rio, a bear at a Japanese nursery, and a rare Welsh polecat. Discover the stories behind the images.
Former Liberal MPs warn that abandoning net zero commitments could prove catastrophic for the party's prospects in urban seats. Read the full analysis of the internal crisis.
Senior GLA figure Abby Crisostomo argues that solving London's housing crisis doesn't require sacrificing nature. Discover how green infrastructure can enhance new developments.
Discover how autumn transforms gardens into wildlife havens. Learn why fallen leaves create vital ecosystems and how to support biodiversity this season. Explore nature's hidden world!
As gang violence and climate collapse converge, over 1.4 million Haitians have fled their homes. Explore the human cost of this escalating humanitarian emergency.
Housing Secretary Steve Reed instructs Labour MPs to reject a Lords amendment protecting British wildlife from new planning rules. Critics warn of 'cash to trash' ecological damage. Vote set for Thursday.
Berlin's new conservative government slashes cycling and pedestrian funding while prioritising cars, triggering climate protests and dividing communities over urban mobility.
Australia's Liberal Party faces crucial net zero policy decision today after five-hour meeting. Southern lights dazzle across Australia as 100+ groups oppose nature law reforms. Follow live updates.
Discover how Peter Archer revolutionised housing for the elderly and disabled, transforming communities from Bristol to New Delhi. Learn about his enduring impact on urban regeneration.
A female goldcrest's vibrant lemon crown shone with intense beauty on a gloomy South Yorkshire moor, revealing fascinating science behind the colours of Britain's smallest bird.
Exclusive photos reveal the stunning metamorphosis of Peckham Hill Street as a major regeneration project breathes new life into this South London neighbourhood, creating vibrant community spaces and enhanced pedestrian areas.
Shocking scenes across multiple UK cities as organised groups of masked youths attack police with fireworks and set vehicles ablaze in coordinated nighttime violence.
A remarkable fungal invasion is transforming deceased ash trees into scenes from science fiction, creating otherworldly landscapes in British woodlands as nature reclaims its territory.
A groundbreaking report reveals Britain's alarming disconnect from nature, with profound consequences for mental health, community bonds, and environmental action. Discover why restoring our relationship with the natural world has become a national priori
Meet the anonymous campaigner shaming phone-zombies and pavement-hoggers across UK cities. Discover how one person's mission is forcing Britain to confront its terrible walking etiquette.
As New Yorkers cast their votes in the crucial 2025 mayoral election, discover how the results will reshape America's largest city and what it means for urban governance worldwide.
Discover how relocating just one mile away transformed a writer's perspective on familiar landscapes, revealing unexpected wildlife and seasonal changes in their new neighbourhood.
The Eisbach river wave, an iconic urban surfing spot in Munich, has unexpectedly disappeared following construction work, devastating the city's vibrant surf culture and prompting urgent questions about its future.
The legendary broadcaster's revolutionary new series 'Planet Earth III' promises cinematic spectacle on an unprecedented scale, with early screenings drawing comparisons to prestige television dramas.
New Yorkers have cast their decisive votes in the 2025 mayoral election, choosing new leadership to guide America's largest city through critical challenges ahead.
Acclaimed photographer Cristina Mittermeier unveils breathtaking collection showcasing Earth's most spectacular inhabitants in powerful new exhibition.
UK aerospace sector is positioned to dominate the emerging electric air taxi market, creating thousands of jobs and transforming urban mobility with revolutionary zero-emission aircraft.
Discover how the BBC's ambitious new natural history series 'Kingdom' is transforming wildlife documentary-making with revolutionary filming methods that reveal animal behaviour like never before.