Environment

Often viewed as pretty, pastoral and predictable, Britain's landscape also has some downright strange natural oddities

It lies in wait for the unwary and can cause serious skin burns, ulcers, even blindness. Richard Baynes reports from the frontline of the battle against giant hogweed, an invasive plant that’s remarkably hard to kill

Here's how much energy your next ChatGPT query will use.

At least 100 people are estimated to have died due to the disaster

The charter recognises the River Wye as a single living entity with distinct rights

One of the deepest points in British waters, Beaufort's Dyke is the UK's largest offshore munitions dump site

In an increasingly energy-hungry Britain, is nuclear the best way to meet soaring demand without burning fossil fuels? Fergus Collins investigates the benefits and risks

As temperatures soar to 34°C in parts of the UK this weekend, we ask, what is the hottest it has ever been?

Paved gardens raise the risk of flooding

Who actually owns the land in England – and why is it important? Find out the history of land ownership in England. Some of it may surprise you!

We look into the consequences for fly-tipping and find out just how common it is in the UK

The unexpected environmental impact of our online lives is bigger than we think. Every email relies on energy-hungry data centres — and the carbon cost adds up fast

Why do we bag up dog poo and stick it in a tree? The surprisingly complex psychology behind this phenomenon turns out to be less about laziness – and more about humans’ brain psychology

Social media is having a profound impact on our natural landscapes, with small areas decimated by visitors despite the lack of infrastructure to accommodate them. Here's what's going on – and some of the worst-affected UK beauty spots

While Scotland often has the coldest temperatures today, the River Thames used to freeze over – resulting in a bizarre tradition

Pylon proposals for the 'Great Grid Upgrade' spark protests

At a time of environmental loss and climate chaos, should we be cutting down living trees just for the Christmas period? We delve deeper...

A hunt to uncover the truth about a huge buried whale’s head proved more than fruitful for Cornish journalist Jemma Woodman.

European flat oysters reintroduced to Scotland's Firth of Forth will help filter water, store carbon and enhance biodiversity, say experts.

PFAS can repel water, oil, sweat, dirt and heat, making them ideal for outdoor gear. But what about the impacts of these ‘forever chemicals’ on the environment and human health? Sam Pyrah investigates

14th-century eruptions may have set off a chain of reactions that led to the devastating pandemic, say researchers.

We're a nation obsessed by the weather – and with good reason. But have you ever wondered where the wettest place in the UK is?

Sinkholes are appearing with alarming frequency across the UK and beyond,. As extreme weather, shifting water tables and human activity destabilise the ground beneath us, experts warn that no street is entirely immune to sudden collapse.