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Ricky Gervais Receives Jane Goodall Hope Award for Animal Activism

The comedian joins a group of leading advocates honoured in London for their work protecting animals and advancing conservation.

by Nick Ames

Boiling Lobsters Alive Could Be Banned as Scientists Confirm They Feel Pain

New evidence that lobsters experience pain is fuelling calls to outlaw boiling them alive.

by Nick Ames

Pakistan’s Solar Boom Shields Millions from Global Energy Shock

As conflict disrupts global supply routes, a grassroots surge in rooftop solar is helping Pakistan cut fuel costs and secure its energy future

by Nick Ames

Dozens Killed as Flooding Devastates Communities Across Afghanistan

At least 77 people have been killed in Afghanistan after heavy rainfall caused severe flooding.

by Anthea Ayache

Spectacular Picture of Earth Sent by Artemis Astronauts

The Artmeis spacecraft is set to fly around the moon on Monday

by Nick Ames

World’s Oldest Tortoise in Crypto Currency Scam

Jonathan the giant tortoise is now in his 194th year and is the world’s oldest land animal – born when […]

by Nick Ames

Three-Quarters of Marine Protected Areas Are Contaminated by Sewage

New research reveals that pollution levels inside marine protected areas can be significantly higher than in unprotected areas

by Claire Wills

European Wolves Euthanised After Serious Fighting at UK Animal Park

Staff sat they are heartbroken after the ‘absolute last resort’ decision was made to euthanise the European wolves

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

China’s CO₂ Emissions Fall for Second Year With Clean Energy Now Powering a Third of Economic Growth

China’s carbon emissions have remained flat or declined for nearly two years, the longest such stretch on record without an economic slowdown

by Nick Ames