Russia's Forests: A History of Identity and Conflict
Sophie Pinkham's new book explores how Russia's vast taiga, home to 642bn trees, has defined its history, literature, and wars. Discover the forest's enduring power.
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Dan Cruickshank's 'The English House' History Review
Architecture historian Dan Cruickshank's new book explores eight English houses from 1700s-1900s, revealing the human stories within their walls. Discover the history beyond bricks and mortar.
Quiz: 17 Tricky Questions on London's History
Think you know London? Put your knowledge of the capital's monuments, famous faces, and hidden history to the test with our 17-question quiz. Perfect for history buffs and curious Londoners alike.
American reveals hidden history in UK's royal postboxes
A Texan living in England shares fascinating secrets of British postboxes, from royal cyphers to a famous tree-wrapped pillar box in London. Discover the history on your street corner.
1928 Thames Flood: 14 Dead, Thousands Homeless
Haunting look back at the 1928 Thames flood that killed 14 and left thousands homeless. Discover the forgotten story of London's last major flood. Read more.
New Doubts Over JMW Turner's Mother's Mental Illness
Fresh evidence questions whether JMW Turner's mother was genuinely mentally ill or simply 'difficult', after being committed to Bethlem asylum. Re-examine this art history controversy.
Australia's New Environmental Laws: 7 Key Changes
Australia's landmark environmental reforms introduce stricter scrutiny for logging and new EPA, but concerns remain about ministerial powers. Discover the key changes.
Council failed to investigate rat-infested home for 12 months
A North London family endured rats, leaks and mould as Harrow Council 'did not investigate' for 12 months, causing health issues. Discover the Housing Ombudsman's findings.
California farms sprayed 15m lbs of PFAS on crops
Shocking study reveals California farms applied 15 million pounds of PFAS 'forever chemicals' to food crops between 2018-2023, posing serious health risks to consumers and farmworkers.
Illegal waste mountain appears in Oxfordshire field
Satellite images reveal how a grassy Oxfordshire field became a 10m high illegal waste dump in months. Discover the scale of the UK's waste crime epidemic and its environmental risks.
COP30 Protests & Global Photos: Daily Visual Highlights
Striking images from worldwide COP30 climate protests dominate today's photos, featuring powerful giraffe symbolism and Tokyo's dramatic sunset. See the full visual story.
Human exceptionalism threatens Earth's biodiversity
Exploring how the belief in human moral superiority over nature drives environmental destruction and what Indigenous wisdom teaches about living as kin with all beings.
Government Risks Missing Housing and Nature Targets
A cross-party committee warns that planning reforms threaten both 1.5 million home target and nature goals. Find out why nature is not the 'blocker'.
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.
Australia's biodiversity offset reforms risk NSW mistakes
Federal Labor's proposed biodiversity offset changes could replicate NSW's flawed system, warn scientists. Critics say pay-to-destroy schemes accelerate species extinction.
Bali's plastic pollution crisis hits record levels
Bali faces monumental plastic pollution crisis as 2025 becomes worst year yet. Stunning photography exhibition reveals frontline battle against plastic waste overwhelming the island.
Camber Sands plastic biobead disaster cleanup continues
Volunteers work tirelessly to remove millions of plastic biobeads from Camber Sands after Southern Water spill. Wildlife at risk in rare dune habitat. Join the cleanup effort.
650 million plastic beads pollute Sussex coastline
Millions of toxic plastic beads from Southern Water spill are spreading along Sussex coast, threatening wildlife and tourism. Join the cleanup effort.
Climate Change: The Urgent Reality We Must Face
As climate impacts intensify globally, experts warn against complacency. Discover why immediate climate action remains critical for our future.
Texas shrimper stalls Exxon's $10bn plastics facility
Diane Wilson, a 77-year-old shrimper, successfully challenged ExxonMobil's planned $10bn plastics plant in Texas through legal action, highlighting growing community resistance against fossil fuel expansion.
Climate Activists Blockade COP30 Summit in Protest
Climate activists blockade COP30 summit, demanding immediate action as tensions rise over fossil fuel phase-out. Follow the latest developments from the critical climate conference.
London judge rules BHP liable for Brazil dam disaster
A London judge has ruled BHP Group liable for the 2015 Samarco dam collapse in Brazil, a disaster that killed 19 and caused widespread environmental devastation. Read the full story.
High Court finds BHP liable for Brazil dam disaster
Mining giant BHP found legally responsible for Brazil's worst environmental disaster that killed 19 people. Landmark ruling affects 700,000 claimants in historic case.
UK court rules BHP liable for Brazil dam collapse
London's High Court finds mining giant BHP responsible for Brazil's worst environmental disaster. Learn how this landmark ruling advances corporate accountability.
Judgment due in BHP Brazilian dam collapse case
The High Court in London will deliver its judgment on the £36bn claim against BHP over Brazil's Fundão dam collapse, a disaster that killed 19 and caused an environmental catastrophe.
EU Becomes Global Climate Leader Despite Backlash
The European Union has positioned itself as the world's leading force for climate action while facing growing anti-green sentiment. Discover how Brussels is defending environmental policies.
Australia's Environmental Law Reform: Labor's Dilemma
Australia's Labor government faces critical choice on environmental laws. Will they partner with climate vandals or deliver genuine reform? The future of biodiversity hangs in balance.
Labour MPs told to vote down wildlife protection amendment
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.
Peter Archer's legacy in housing and community regeneration
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.
Climate Breakdown: Jaguars Fight for Survival in Brazil
Abbie Martin's first-hand account of Brazil's catastrophic Pantanal wildfires reveals how climate change is devastating the world's largest wetland and its jaguar population. Discover the urgent need for action.
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