The ivory trade and habitat loss combine to push Africa's elephants closer to extinction.

More oil and gas wells are to be drilled in the North Sea, the UK government announces.

New study shows that environmental factors such as diet make major impacts in the gut microbiome.

Contact with nature at a young age makes a big difference later in life.

Misunderstanding disaster warnings can have catastrophic consequences. New research shows how easily modern emergency communications can get lost in translation.

With the onset of spring come thunderstorms, and sometimes tornadoes. Learn how these systems form and why night tornadoes are especially deadly.

Gardeners are being urged to be on alert for the stink bug and other pests predicted to arrive in the UK.

Outdoor play and nature-based activities can help buffer some of the negative mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for teens, a new study shows.

On the 10th anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, two experts explain why human choices are more important to nuclear safety than technology, and why the job is far from finished.

By continuing to privilege economic growth over environmental and social sustainability, we are taking huge risks with our future.