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3,000 Years Later, Elk May Return to British Landscapes

Under an ambitious new project by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, the elk — once hunted to extinction — may once again inhabit the UK’s wetlands and floodplains

by Nick Ames

Bananas on the Brink: Climate Crisis Threatens World’s Favourite Fruit

The future of the world’s most popular fruit -bananas – is under threat from the climate crisis. Researchers have discovered […]

by Nick Ames

Blood Avocados: The Dark Truth Behind the World’s Favourite Superfruit

From cartel-controlled orchards and deadly extortion to deforested hillsides and disappearing rivers, the avocado industry is hiding a brutal truth beneath its glossy green surface

by Anthea Ayache

Here’s Why Plntd Is More Than Just Another Plant Shop

Not the perfect plant parent? Plntd is here to help

by Claire Wills

Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island: Where the Wild Things Wander

Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island isn’t just another luxury resort, it’s a private wildlife reserve where gazelles graze outside your villa and the entire island runs on wind power

by Anthea Ayache

Smells Like Sustainability: The PerfumeWorld’s Cleanest New Notes

From zero-waste packaging to responsibly sourced botanicals, these perfume brands are proof that the perfume industry is getting a sustainable makeover

by Rachel Bassett

On The Couch with Wes Hartmann: How Elephants, Lions and Bees Are Saving Africa’s Wild Places

In this episode of On The Couch with The Ethicalist, Wes Hartman —Chief Environmental and Conservation Officer at Wilderness Botswana […]

by Anthea Ayache

Crypto’s High Price Tag Comes with a Hidden Carbon Cost

If Bitcoin were a country, its annual energy consumption would rank 27th in the world, raising serious questions about the true cost of digital currency.

by Josh Sims

Fast Furniture: Why we Need Mindful Shopping for our Homes as Well as Our Wardrobes

Designed to be replaced as often as your socks, fast furniture is made up of low-cost, low-quality items that rarely last a season and almost never get recycled

by Rae Ritchie

Nature is the New Luxury: A Conversation with Ian Di Tulio of Minor Hotels

With a career steeped in luxury hospitality, Ian Di Tullio knows a thing or two about what travellers want… But as Chief Commercial Officer of Minor Hotels, his focus isn’t just on delivering five-star experiences, it’s on shaping a hotel portfolio that’s fit for a planet in crisis

by Anthea Ayache