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More Than 87 Million People Impacted by Climate Disasters in 2025

More than 87 million people were impacted by climate disasters in 2025, as hurricanes, floods, heatwaves and drought combined into one of the most disruptive and costly years on record

by Claire Wills

Is the War in Ukraine Driving Wolf Attacks in Finland?

Along Finland’s 1,500km border with Russia, reindeer herders say they are facing their worst year on record for wolf attacks

by Nick Ames

Why the UK Is Cracking Down on Pet Primates

Owners of pet primates in England will need a licence from April to keep them, as a clampdown on those who keep these highly intelligent monkeys in tiny enclosures and feed them a poor diet

by Nick Ames

How to Survive Climate Anxiety in 2026

As planetary breakdown becomes part of daily life, more people are experiencing climate anxiety, grief and exhaustion. We talk to author and environmental psychologist Dr Thomas Doherty, who explains how we can not only learn to cope, but to heal and even flourish in these challenging times

by Anthea Ayache

The 2026 People’s Choice Wildlife Photographer of the Year Shortlist Shows Nature at Breaking Point

Released by the Natural History Museum, the People’s Choice Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist captures moments of extraordinary beauty set against a backdrop of environmental pressure

by Nick Ames

The Wildlife Encounters You’re Told Are Ethical- But Aren’t

From civet coffee to sloth selfies, Sarah Freeman shines a light on six surprising wildlife encounters that aren’t as innocent as they seem

by Sarah Freeman

Chris Packham’s Veganuary Confession: Why He’s Taking His Dogs Plant-Based

Broadcaster, naturalist and environmental campaigner Chris Packham has revealed what he calls his ‘dirtiest secret’: despite going vegan in Veganuary 2019, […]

by Anthea Ayache

A-23A – The World’s Largest Iceberg – Enters Final Stages of Melting

A-23A – the world’s largest iceberg – has turned bright blue, a sign, scientists say, that it is about to […]

by Nick Ames

Why Disaster Preparedness Is a Leadership Issue

As climate risks intensify, disaster preparedness is no longer just about emergency response. It’s about leadership and the ability to think ahead, coordinate, and protect before crisis strikes

by andy hearson