UK could miss Ocean Cop over slow treaty ratification
Environmental groups warn the UK may be shut out of a historic oceans summit due to delays in ratifying the UN High Seas Treaty. A new mural in East Sussex celebrates the pact.
Environmental groups warn the UK may be shut out of a historic oceans summit due to delays in ratifying the UN High Seas Treaty. A new mural in East Sussex celebrates the pact.
Tractors block Paris as French farmers protest the EU-Mercosur trade pact. Political cowardice, led by Macron, risks empowering the far right and undermining European stability. Read the full analysis.
Scientists at the British Antarctic Survey warn that warming waters could disrupt the fragile, slow-growing biology of Antarctic species, with lessons for medicine and climate change.
Viktor Orbán releases campaign video featuring endorsements from Giorgia Meloni, Marine Le Pen, and Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Hungary's 12 April election. Read the full analysis.
Exclusive report from Rothera research station reveals how a tiny temperature increase disrupts Antarctic biology, with implications for climate science and medicine. Read the full investigation.
Croydon Council plans to introduce beavers to South Norwood Country Park in a major rewilding scheme to boost biodiversity and revive a visitor centre. Public consultation starts February 2026.
Sheep farmers are using land under solar panels for free grazing, significantly expanding their flocks. Is this a 'triple-win' for farming, renewables, and society, or just green PR?
Two spearfishers were left stranded 3.5km off Perth after their boat drifted away due to a loose anchor knot. Read their dramatic rescue story and crucial safety lessons.
A Country Diary entry reveals how the deep freeze of winter, like that of January 2026, is crucial for soil health, seed germination, and our planet's ecological balance. Discover why we should celebrate the frost.
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces an appeal trial over alleged EU fund misuse. The case could impact her political future and France's 2027 elections. Follow the latest developments.
The Office for Environmental Protection warns England and Northern Ireland will miss key wildlife goals. Flood and wildfire risks are rising. Read the damning report.
A young seal pup turned up at a four-star hotel car park in Wales for an impromptu rest. Staff called marine rescuers for a happy ending. Read the full heartwarming story.
A charity's four-year community vision aims to transform a 14-acre concrete depot in Hackney into a biodiverse park with wild swimming ponds. Discover the inclusive design and the ongoing battle for the land's future.
New data reveals the world's oceans absorbed record heat in 2025, intensifying hurricanes, floods, and marine heatwaves. Scientists call for urgent emission cuts to safeguard our future.
A reader challenges Iran's call for US talks, citing decades of proxy attacks on American interests. Can Tehran's actions match its new diplomatic rhetoric? Read the full analysis.
Scientists name 125 new plants and fungi, including a spider-eating zombie fungus and a fly-arousing orchid. Discover why naming new species is a race against extinction.
French icon Brigitte Bardot was buried in Saint-Tropez. The ceremony, attended by Marine Le Pen, highlighted her legacy in film and animal rights. Read more on the event's details and reactions.
A major public consultation is underway to gauge support for reintroducing Eurasian lynx to northern Scotland. Charities argue the wildcats could boost biodiversity and tourism, while farmers express concerns. Have your say.
Amazon cuts £18 off the ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, hailed by shoppers for reducing wrinkles. One 70-year-old user's skin is 'amazingly soft'. Grab the deal now.
A massive, Chinese-dominated fishing fleet is exploiting a regulatory vacuum off Argentina, decimating squid stocks and risking ecological collapse. Learn about the environmental and human cost.
Sir David Attenborough's new BBC documentary, Wild London, reminds us to find joy in local nature. Discover why his sense of wonder is a vital lesson for conservation.
Claire Keenan shares her journey learning to ocean swim in Sydney, from jellyfish stings to swimming with blue gropers. Discover how she built an enjoyable routine by the sea.
Photojournalist Erik Irmer documents the spread of invasive alien species across Europe, from parakeets in London to nutria in Germany. See the ecological impact.
A mysterious pink slime has appeared on secluded Tasmanian beaches, prompting fears of a harmful algal bloom. Authorities are testing as scientists warn of rapid growth and potential risks to marine life.
The Scottish government is in advanced negotiations to buy and upgrade Ardrossan Harbour, a key step to resuming ferry services to the Isle of Arran. Read the latest on the 'ferry fiasco' resolution.
Marine biologists document a 20-foot whale shark surviving with a rare spinal deformity. Discover how its filter-feeding strategy enabled its remarkable adaptation. Read the full story.
For 10 years, scientist Jeroen Hoekendijk has documented the fragile sealife of the North Sea's Frisian Islands, a stark warning of climate change. Explore the brutal beauty of this unique ecosystem.
From vanishing snow to dried-up trails, Guardian US readers reveal the deeply personal impacts of the climate crisis this year and their renewed commitment to protect our planet.
A man has died and a 14-year-old boy is feared missing after a boat capsized near Barrenjoey Headland at Palm Beach in Sydney. Emergency services continue their search.
The story of Espíritu Santo, an island saved from 1990s developers by a unique private conservation effort, now faces a new crisis from mass tourism and declining marine life.