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Flight For Survival: How the Climate Crisis is Threatening Bird Migrations

The climate crisis, light pollution, commercial fishing and even dazzling skyscrapers all play havoc with our feathered friends’ migratory journeys

by Sarah Freeman

King of The Urban Jungle: The Leopards Of Mumbai

Long protected by Mumbai’s tribal communities, can the city’s famously adaptable urban leopards survive urbanisation and sterilisation?

by Sarah Freeman

Chocs Away: How Climate Change Is Destroying The Chocolate Industry

Enjoy your favourite chocolate bars while you can because by 2050 chocolate could be extinct due to climate change, deforestation and global warming

by Nick Harding

The Return of The Dodo

Scientists say they are close to bringing the extinct dodo back to life – using chickens as surrogates

by Nick Ames

The Fight To Get Critically Endangered Vultures Flying High Again

Key to thriving ecosystems, carrion-eating vultures are in a desperate flight for survival. Can protected flyways, rubber-coated power lines and vulture ‘restaurants’ save them from global extinction?

by Sarah Freeman

Project Turtle 1000: An Amazing Milestone in UAE Marine Conservation

The Wildlife Rescue Program in Abu Dhabi is celebrating the rescue and rehabilitation of almost one thousand sea turtles with a ‘Turtle 1000’ release expected this summer

by Anthea Ayache

Water Wars: The Rising Global Tensions Over H20

Within two years, two-thirds of the planet could be facing what the UN calls ‘water stress’ with the potential for conflict reaching boiling point

by Mike Peake

Meat’s Nightmare Impact: Why The ‘Steaks’ are High for Our Planet’s Health

Meat production is responsible for about 40 per cent of all deforestation while producing just one pound of beef requires approximately 1,800 gallons of water

by Anthea Ayache

Shield Your Sanctuary: How To Climate Proof Your Home

From planting native, water absorbing plants to making sure your AC units are functioning optimally, there’s lots you can do to climate proof your home

by Charlotte Ward