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The Government’s optimistic environmental plan has received some criticism.

Researchers say urban trees provide substantial public health and environmental benefits

As the climate heats up rapidly, many species will struggle to avoid extinction. If they had time, they could evolve to the new environmental conditions. But they don’t. That’s where hybridisation could help. When related species interbreed, the flow of new genetic diversity could help them adapt to warmer environments.

By now, you’ve probably heard about a tiny radioactive capsule that went missing from the back of a truck somewhere in Western Australia. Inside is a small but dangerous amount of Caesium-137, a radioactive chemical element that can harm both people and nature.

Some 3,000kg of baby's breath flowers decorated a wedding reception under the concept of "The Flower Nebula". After the reception, Chayawat Panjaphakdee, better known as "Joe Rainforest", the managing director of Rainforest Thailand and Rakdok, did not want to trash the flowers. When Seacon Square Srinakarin asked him to design…

An environmental group is concerned offshore oil and gas industries are underestimating their emissions after an international study found methane leaks were under-reported in the UK.

Environment secretary sets lower 10-year objective for cleaner air but researchers say their goal is reachable with stronger action

Historic Environment Scotland has concluded that the four Wyndford tower blocks facing demolition are not of "special architectural or historic interest" despite calls to save them.

Forestry practices need updating to meet acceptable environmental bottom lines, says Gary Taylor

Al Gore's 2006 documentary won over Americans to the climate cause–but the scientific debate and political polarization have hardened attitudes since.

Unison and Prospect members in areas including river inspection, flood forecasting, coastal risk management and pollution control will strike.