Environment

A rare albino penguin has made its public debut at a zoo in Poland. The chick astonished zookeepers with its unique colouring, and has caused a stir with visitors as the world’s only albino penguin in captivity.
In my second week living plastic-free and without eating meat, things are becoming easier but it's clear this needs to be a joint, concerted effort
Local businesses worry the strict policies would force them to close shop.
Half of the parents said their children reminded them to use reusable bags.
England could see a serious water shortage within 25 years if we don’t change our habits, according to the chief of the Environment Agency. Sir James Bevan says that both leaks in water company pipes, and changes from individuals could both go towards avoiding the country running dry by 2040. Here are some small changes that can make a big difference to our water usage at home.
"The most plastic we have ever seen in a whale – it's disgusting."
Politicians want to be the ones to announce a policy and cut the ribbon at the end – but climate change requires long-term economic change with no promise of a pat on the back at the end
From bread to bathroom products, I'm learning that businesses must make these choices easier for customer
8.3 billion tonnes of plastic have been produced since the 1950s, with 8 million pieces making their way into our oceans each day. With plastic waste expected to double in the next decade, by 2050 it’s thought that ocean plastic will outnumber fish.