conservation

Nature

Tiny bandicoots rescued from extinction as 100 released into the wild

Eastern barred bandicoots were once considered extinct on mainland Australia, but conservationists are determined to give them a “fighting chance”.

21/04/2026

Earth News

How releasing endangered bats offers Ukrainians relief from the war

'We're all living in war time, and everyone has their own struggles, but we are doing what we know best'.

07/04/2026

Nature

Locals hope humpback whale stranded in Baltic Sea can still be saved

Police appealed to onlookers, who say they hear the whale's cries during the night, to keep their distance so "that the animal does not become even more stressed”.

24/03/2026

Earth News

From beavers to tigers: How wildlife secretly tackles climate change

Wild animals are secretly playing a “crucial role” in mitigating human-made climate change through their natural behaviour.

03/03/2026

Destinations

A glimmer of hope for seven endangered heritage sites across Europe

The seven sites were selected on the basis of their European cultural and social value.

27/02/2026

Earth News

‘Under pressure’: How humans are choking the Baltic Sea

The Baltic Sea is showing no sign of quality improvement, despite decades of conservation efforts.

23/02/2026

Earth News

Bushbabies are now ‘near threatened’ but bridges could bring them back

Once common, bushbabies are dropping in numbers, but researchers say two key conservation efforts could help them recover.

19/02/2026

Earth News

North Aral Sea restoration efforts show promise as water level rises

Restoration efforts including a dam and water use controls are helping Kazakhstan revive part of the shrinking Aral Sea.

19/02/2026

Earth News

Why these elephants in Thailand have been put on birth control

In a bid to prevent human confrontations, which can turn deadly, Thailand is administering birth control vaccines to wild elephants.

13/02/2026

Earth News

Environment Chief points to science-led recovery of oceans

At the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Dr. Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri shares how environmental regulation has transformed Abu Dhabi's coastline.

13/02/2026

Nature

Meet the seed guardians of the Amazon

Pucha and his family have spent years building a 'living laboratory' and a vital seed bank in the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle.

09/02/2026

Earth News

Court ruling forces Germany to upgrade its climate plans

The ruling ends a nearly two-year long legal battle and requires the German government to act.

30/01/2026

Earth News

Flower nectar is dwindling, putting this tiny creature at risk

One of the world’s most iconic migrations is at risk, as rising temperatures alter the quality of vital flower nectar.

29/01/2026

Nature

Whales may ‘divide resources’ to cope with climate change - study

Scientists have analysed almost 30 years of data to discover how whales in the North Atlantic Ocean are learning to co-exist in a warming world.

23/01/2026

Travel News

Madeira introduces fees and visitor caps for popular hiking trails

With steep peaks, verdant forests, and lush waterfalls, the archipelago’s hiking trails are some of its top visitor draws.

22/01/2026

Earth News

All you need to know as ‘historic’ High Seas Treaty comes into force

The High Seas Treaty signals a “new era of global ocean governance”, but experts warn that it will not stop irreversible damage.

17/01/2026