Breaking stories and eco news on the climate crisis and conservation

White Lion Craze Fuels Cruelty in Thailand

A new study reveals that nearly half of all lion cubs born annually in Thailand are white lions, due to inbreeding and genetic manipulation

by Anthea Ayache

Kabul Could Become First Modern City to Run Out of Water

Afghanistan’s capital Kabul could run dry by 2030, putting millions at risk

by Nick Ames

First Photograph of Forgotten Upemba Lechwe Snapped From the Air

The Upemba lechwe is now considered to be one of the world’s rarest large mammals

by Nick Ames

Illegally Released Lynx Cubs Find New Highland Home

The discovery of three illegally released lynx cubs in the Cairngorms has ignited debate over the dangers of rogue rewilding in Scotland

by Nick Ames

3,000 Years Later, Elk May Return to British Landscapes

Under an ambitious new project by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, the elk — once hunted to extinction — may once again inhabit the UK’s wetlands and floodplains

by Nick Ames

Bananas on the Brink: Climate Crisis Threatens World’s Favourite Fruit

The future of the world’s most popular fruit -bananas – is under threat from the climate crisis. Researchers have discovered […]

by Nick Ames

Is Blocking the Sun to Cool the Earth a Climate Solution or Catastrophe?

As the climate crisis accelerates, the UK is backing bold new geo-engineering trials aimed at blocking the sun’s rays to cool the planet but critics warn the risks may outweigh the science

by Nick Ames

Sssssingle-Use Plastic: London Kids Fight Back With a Giant Snake

A group of London students turned one week of household waste into a giant snake , a powerful symbol of our growing pollution problem.

by Nick Ames

From the Congo to the Arctic: How Giant Puppets Are Marching for the Planet

Created by Palestinian artist Amir Nizar Zuabi, The Herds is a 20,000km public art project that uses life-size animal puppets to tell a story of migration, survival, and ecological urgency.

by Nick Ames