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Solar Pools and Desert Tomatoes: Jean-Paul Dantil on Qasr Al Sarab’s Eco Evolution

From solar-powered villas and desert farming to gazelle and oryx conservation, GM Jean-Paul Dantil walks us through Qasr Al Sarab’s green vision

by Anthea Ayache

Monarch Butterflies Are in Freefall – Can We Still Save Them?

Monarch butterflies, long seen as a symbol of resilience for their epic 4,000km migration, are now in freefall, threatened by
a dangerous mix of habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change

by Rob Taylor

Illegally Released Lynx Cubs Find New Highland Home

The discovery of three illegally released lynx cubs in the Cairngorms has ignited debate over the dangers of rogue rewilding in Scotland

by Nick Ames

Folly Brasserie Returns: The Dubai Favourite Reopens in Gorgeous New Location

Now open at the Address Montgomerie, Folly Brasserie has swapped souk views for sweeping greenery, but its signature ingredient-led flair is very much intact

by Anthea Ayache

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