NATURE
Cian Oba-Smith's project 'Concrete Horsemen' challenges the image of the American cowboy
Feb 12, 2021
Written by
Jacob Dykes
The streets of Philadelphia are home to a small and forgotten kernel of African American horse culture – a lineage overshadowed by the typical image of the American cowboy
They live among us: photographer Matthew Maran captures urban foxes
Feb 11, 2021
Written by
Katie Burton
When photographer Matthew Maran first snapped a fox he had no idea how familiar they would soon become
Reintroducing the grey wolf to Colorado
Feb 02, 2021
Written by
Jacob Dykes
Coloradans have voted to reintroduce grey wolves to the state
The clean-energy transition relies on these minerals, yet supply chains are fragile
Jan 29, 2021
Written by
Jacob Dykes
Covid-19 provides an opportunity to re-assess the supply chains of minerals on which the clean-energy transition relies
Frontlines photographer Andrea DiCenzo captures the 'liberation' of Sinjar, northern Iraq
Jan 29, 2021
Written by
Katie Burton
Andrea DiCenzo is a photojournalist, who has covered conflicts for many years. On November 15th 2015, she encountered scenes of destruction in the newly 'liberated' town of Sinjar, northern Iraq
Coral's susceptibility to bleaching varies with geography, raising conservation hope
Jan 22, 2021
Written by
Jacob Dykes
Field observations of corals around the world reveal that not all species are as susceptible to bleaching as previous models predict
Return of the dustbowl: why the Great Plains are in trouble
Jan 12, 2021
Written by
Jacob Dykes
The Great Plains of the USA are once again getting dustier, highlighting the complicated nature of environmental policies
The EU announces plans to build Destination Earth, a digital twin of our planet
Jan 04, 2021
Written by
Jacob Dykes
Attempts to build a digital twin of the Earth could lead to the democratisation of climate and environmental data
How to sustainably boost fish yields to feed a growing population
Dec 30, 2020
Written by
Jacob Dykes
Food systems will need to change as the global population grows. With reform, could fishing and aquaculture step up to the challenge?
With zoos shut due to Covid-19, conservation suffers
Dec 15, 2020
Written by
Jacob Dykes
Zoos do a lot more than welcome excited visitors; closures due to the pandemic are affecting conservation work worldwide
In pictures: Jonk wins Earth Photo competition with stunning series of abandoned buildings
Dec 14, 2020
Written by
Geographical
The winner of the Earth Photo competition was Jonk with a set of photos depicting abandoned buildings overtaken by nature
Blu Hope campaign - day of webinars
Dec 08, 2020
Written by
Geographical
BluHope is back with a day of webinars to promote protection of the oceans
WildEast encourages people to commit 20 per cent of any land they own to nature recovery
Dec 08, 2020
Written by
Jacob Dykes
WildEast, a grassroots community initiative, is encouraging volunteers to commit 20 per cent of any land they own to nature recovery
The dangers of bushmeat: Interviewing hunters and consumers
Dec 02, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
With growing global awareness of the risks of hunting and consuming bushmeat, a group of researchers decided to speak to those who do it
Microplastics at the summit of Everest underscore humanity’s growing influence in the Hindu Kush Himalaya
Nov 27, 2020
Written by
Jacob Dykes
Researchers have identified the extent of microplastic contamination throughout the Everest region. Their expedition charts the extent of environmental change and pollution in one of the world’s most sensitive and remote places
Restoration projects invite wildlife back to the Thames Estuary
Nov 24, 2020
Written by
Ann Morris
The Thames Estuary has long been home to heavy industry, rubbish dumps and drained marshes, but restoration projects are inviting wildlife back in
Imposter syndrome – parasitic finch chicks display startling powers of mimicry
Nov 18, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
Whydahs and indigobirds, collectively known as the vidua finches, show an amazing ability to mimic the chicks of other birds in a parasitic display of Darwinian evolution
The carbon storage potential of the great whales means they are worth millions to humanity
Nov 17, 2020
Written by
Jacob Dykes
Whales sequester an enormous amount of carbon, making their protection ever more vital
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