London, Paris, Milan ... and now Oswestry, Shropshire, where a pioneering shared wardrobe scheme means you can visit the library and leave with a fresh outfit Lizzie Dibble is hopeful that her clothes ...

Sluggish action on the climate crisis is inspiring communities to take charge of their own renewable energy, bringing benefits beyond lower bills. Can a new government bill supercharge the sector? The ...

During 15 years of working on community food projects, Catherine Howell noticed something. As well as the biodiversity benefits of saving and sharing seeds, there seemed to be a positive impact on the ...

One of the first fresh GCSEs in a decade will teach students about the climate crisis, sustainability and the natural environment A GCSE in natural history has been given the go-ahead by the UK ...

David Clarke will distill a lifelong love of folklore into the new National Folklore Survey, which is due to begin in 2026. As part of the social glue that holds us together, myths and legends help ...

The shot alludes, judges noted, to the adaptability of wildlife in changing environments, as well as their vulnerability Wandering through a sea of blazing magenta fireweed, this polar bear hunted for ...

European universities are offering ‘scientific asylum’ to US-based researchers fleeing Donald Trump’s crackdown on academia. The White House administration’s attack on ‘wokeism’ has left research ...

Want your resolutions to last? Pack your suitcase Creative travel plans could ensure your pledges last beyond January Positive Travel Blog Why the freedom to travel matters Responsible travel ...

The organisation transforming derelict homes – and how to support it In Leeds, a family becomes homeless every seven hours, while over 4,000 properties lie derelict. This organisation is finding a ...

It connects London’s National Cycle Network, Cycleways and the extended cycle network to green spaces and waterways Back in 2021, graphic designer Helen Ilus released the Greenground Map. Inspired by ...

Taking inspiration from nature, scientists have tracked down a road surface material that repairs itself Potholes. They’re the scourge of motorists and a potentially lethal hazard to cyclists, but a ...

Upgrading the UK’s ageing onshore windfarms could bring huge climate benefits, with fewer turbines. But what to do with the old turbines? Indeed, 2002 was a stellar year for the country’s burgeoning ...