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The Hidden Cost of Seashells and Sand: Why Natural Souvenirs Don’t Belong in Your Suitcase

Taking natural souvenirs home, when multiplied across millions of travellers, is stripping fragile ecosystems of the very materials that keep them alive

by Claire Wills

Meet the Adorable Hotel Ambassadors of Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts

Meet the slightly unexpected (pet) relations managers making Shangri-La stays unforgettable

by Staff Writer

Half the Size of Dubai, Now Half Gone: A23a Nears Its End

Nearly four decades after calving from Antarctica, A23a one of the largest and oldest icebergs ever recorded is breaking apart in the South Atlantic

by Nick Ames

Hidden on the Edge: The Endangered Wildlife We’re Losing Without Realising

Many endangered wildlife species, from tiny threadsnakes to elusive gorillas, are quietly slipping toward extinction without the world noticing

by Claire Wills

Why Coconuts Are the Ultimate Sustainable Superfruit

From tropical shores to modern kitchens and eco-conscious homes, the coconut proves it’s more than a beachside icon

by Claire Wills

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Unveils Shortlist from Record 60,000 Entries

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition is back, celebrating the most extraordinary life with which humans share this planet […]

by Nick Ames

Can Sungai Watch Save Indonesia’s Rivers from Plastic Pollution?

Indonesia has some of the world’s most polluted waterways, but Sungai Watch founded by the Bencheghib siblings, armed with trash barriers and community spirit, have made it their mission to turn the tide on the country’s plastic crisis

by Anthea Ayache

Inside the Dark World of Puppy Traders: 5 Trends to Avoid on Social Media

For International Dog Day on August 26, FOUR PAWS raises concerns of dubious puppy ads popular on Facebook and Instagram

by Anthea Ayache

The Hidden Cost of Clean: Why Your Soap Choice Matters More Than You Think

The soap industry, worth billions globally, has quietly become one of the most environmentally problematic sectors in personal care, and most of us have no idea

by Daniella Grenier

On Thin Ice: Can Polar Bears Survive the Climate Crisis?

With their hunting grounds shrinking and human-wildlife conflict on the rise, researchers are turning to a combination of cutting-edge tracking technology and centuries-old Indigenous knowledge to safeguard polar bears.

by Sarah Freeman