Nature and Environment

Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg has refused to accept an environmental award until politicians stop “bragging” about environmental issues and make a significant commitment to tackling the climate crisis.
“We belong to the countries that have the possibility to do the most. And yet our countries still basically do nothing."
Officials at Hwange National Park have called the situation dire
It is time the 1.8 billion followers of Islam in the world stood shoulder to shoulder with climate activists to rally the call for action, Afzal Khan MP writes.
Bonfire night can be "the most polluted night of the year in the UK", says expert.
These stories feature messages about recycling, the beauty of nature, environmental activism and more.
The activists' actions have brought climate change into the mainstream. Politicians cannot ignore that, former environment minister Tim Yeo writes.
As Extinction Rebellion begin two weeks of international protest, weather data from across the globe reveals a worrying picture.
A yellow weather warning is in place for south-west England and parts of south Wales, and some areas have been warned of short-term power cuts.
Thunderstorms swept across London, the south of England, Wales and the Midlands on Tuesday, with some areas hit by a week’s rain in just an hour.