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Dr Gillian Piggott is an Associate Professor of Literatures in English. As an Assistant Professor at Balamand University in Lebanon she learned about the strife of the Palestinian people. Here she shares her opinions on the ongoing crisis in Gaza.

This is an opinion piece by the author and the views expressed are her own.

As we enter a new year, The Ethicalist takes a look back at the climate events that shook 2024, reminding us all of the urgent need for action

A new approach to conservation is urgently needed, say scientists, as the loss of wise, older animals threatens the balance of our ecosystems

From volunteering at beach clean-ups to wardrobe clear-outs, these eco-friendly initiatives will help you give back this Christmas

While buying a little puppy or kitten for the festive season might seem like a magical idea, local animal welfare volunteers explain why the trend is exacerbating the UAE’s problem with unwanted pets

On ‘World Anteater Day,’ we report on how wildlife underpasses, tracking harnesses and pup rehabilitation could save this endangered Latin American mammal

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

As the world grapples with the escalating climate crisis, Professor Steven Koonin, a leading physicist and author of Unsettled?, stresses that adaptation, alongside technological innovations like geo-engineering, must be part of the solution

From organisations protecting the critically endangered Saiga antelope to efforts aimed at reducing greenhouse gases in Ghana by 70%, the winners of this year’s Earthshot Prize are true trailblazers