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From Soil to Supper: How to Eat Our Way Out of the Pesticide Problem

From pesticides sprayed on our crops and soil to antibiotics used in industrial farming, our food system increasingly comes at an environmental cost. But could changing what we eat help restore our planet’s health?

by Rob Taylor

Global Wildlife Trade Involves Twice as Many Species as Previously Thought, Study Finds

More than 107,000 species are at risk due to the global wildlife trade, more than double previous estimates

by Claire Wills

North America Is Losing 5,000 Acres of Vital Grassland Every Day

A new WWF study reveals how agricultural expansion is destroying one of the planet’s most overlooked ecosystems, threatening wildlife, biodiversity and vital carbon stores

by Nick Ames

New WWF Study Reveals Nature Can Make a Comeback – And These Species Prove It

Comebacks for species such as tigers, tuna and green sea turtles prove nature loss can be reversed, according to a […]

by Nick Ames

10 Fun, Fairtrade (and Free) Ways to Celebrate International Coffee Day in Dubai

From free second cups to a city-wide coffee hunt, celebrate International Coffee Day in Dubai with brands that give growers the care they deserve

by Anthea Ayache

Ocean-Going Drone Begins 22,000km Antarctica Climate Research Mission

A seven-metre ocean-going drone powered by wind and solar has embarked on a 22,000km journey around Antarctica, gathering vital climate data

by Nick Ames

Green Infrastructure: Who Actually Pays For Your City’s Trees and Wetlands?

Cities bill nature for stormwater, shade and cooling. Here’s how budgets for green infrastructure really work, and where ordinary residents fit in

by Louisa Lane

One in Nine Migratory Bird Species Faces Extinction

A landmark global report reveals the mounting threats facing the world’s migrating birds

by Nick Ames

7 Simple Ways to Help Wildlife During a Drought

From thirsty hedgehogs and birds to struggling bees and butterflies, dry weather can make life difficult for wildlife. Here’s how you can help

by Claire Wills

The Secret British Plot to Unleash Moths on Cocaine Cartels

A bizarre plan backed by former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to wipe out South America’s cocaine crops by unleashing […]

by Nick Ames