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Fantastic But Fragile Beasts: 10 Of The World’s Most Endangered Animals

From flightless parrots to secretive cetaceans, these are some of the planet’s most endangered species trying to claw their way back from the brink of extinction

by Sarah Freeman

Deadly Heatwave And Wildfires Rip Through Europe Which Is Set To Get Even Hotter

Fossil fuel emissions must be reduced to counter deadly climate-change-induced heatwave and wildfires, say scientists

by Nick Ames

Why Sharks Are Our Oceans’ Superheroes

Able to curb climate change, help save coral reefs and safeguard seagrass, sharks are more remarkable than ruthless, and should be revered not feared

by Sarah Freeman

Deep Impact: How Nasa Protects Us From Giant Asteroids Hurtling Towards Earth

Every day NASA tracks thousands of asteroids – some the size of sky scrapers, houses and buses – to ensure they don’t come too near Earth and has even carried out a mission to successfully divert a huge space rock

by Nick Ames

Green Guardians Of The Galaxy: The Uncertain Future Of Our Rainforests Revealed

Indigenous stewardship, plant-based diets and quitting fossil fuels for good are key to safeguarding our remaining rainforests which are the lungs of the planet

by Sarah Freeman

White Rhinos Return To Democratic Republic of Congo

The reintroduction of a crash of white rhinos heralds plans for national breeding programme

by Nick Ames

The 8 Best And Worst Places To Live To Survive Climate Change

As extreme weather makes many places inhospitable because of global warming, climate scientists have listed the top and least desirable places to live according to climate change

by Caitriona McBride

A Catastrophe Brewing? How The Climate Crisis Could Cause A Coffee Drought

Coffee consumption continues to climb globally but could climate change mean the end for your cappuccino?

by Nick Harding

What Lies Beneath: How The Mysterious Twilight Zone Could Save Our Oceans

Earth’s last great wilderness beneath the waves is crucial in regulating the global climate by removing planet-warming carbon from the atmosphere but even the Twilight Zone is now under threat

by Sarah Freeman