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The Great Rewilding: How the Comeback of Lost Species Is Restoring Ecosystems

Around the world, animals once driven out of their landscapes are being brought back. From wolves and bison to beavers could rewilding lost species help restore a broken planet?

by Claire Wills

Could the Congo Basin Be the World’s Most Important Rainforest?

The Congo Basin rarely makes front-page news, yet it stores billions of tonnes of carbon, helps shape rainfall across Africa and is home to countless species, many still undiscovered

by Anthea Ayache

Common Sunscreen Mistakes in Your Daily Skincare Routine

From not reapplying to only applying on sunny days, these are the six most common sunscreen mistakes that could be damaging your skin

by Claire Wills

Lion Deaths Reported at Tokyo Zoo as Temperatures Soar

Three lionesses die as ‘cruelly hot days’ grip Tokyo

by Nick Ames

South Koreans Told to Stop all Outdoor Activities Amidst Soaring Temperatures

South Korea recorded its highest temperature since records began more than a century ago, as authorities warn people to immediately […]

by Nick Ames

Green Love: The Rules for Making an Eco-Holiday Romance Last

Forget your abs and assets – an eco-holiday romance is more likely to begin with muddy hiking boots, a reusable water bottle and a shared love of the planet

by Hayley Doyle

Scientists Warn Disappearing Vegetable Biodiversity Threatens Future Food Security

An international team of scientists is calling for a global effort to rescue, conserve and make better use of vegetable […]

by Anthea Ayache

World’s First Octopus Megafarm Scrapped after Global Welfare Backlash

In a major victory for marine environmental campaigners plans for the world’s first octopus ‘megafarm’ – which would have killed […]

by Nick Ames

Why Water Kefir Is the Gut-Healthy Drink Everyone’s Talking About

Walk into almost any health food shop these days, and you’ll find water kefir sitting alongside kombucha and functional drinks, […]

by Anthea Ayache

What’s Lurking in Your Makeup Bag? New Tool Reveals the Truth

From bacteria-laden brushes to expired mascara, a new calculator scores your makeup health, and the results might surprise you

by Staff Writer