Researchers in Japan have developed a plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours, offering up a potential solution for a modern-day scourge polluting oceans and harming wildlife.

Councillor Adam Parkes says he has so far trained 60 people to be mental health first-aiders.

Wales had been the only part of the UK not to have a body protecting nature since Brexit.

A ban on disposable vapes has come into force across the U.K. as the British government aims to stem their illegal use by children, reduce litter and prevent the leaking of harmful chemicals into the ...

Dogstival at Burley Park in the New Forest sees pooches gather for fun at a pop-up beach.

A cat that survived a nearly 400-foot fall will live the rest of its nine lives with the woman who came to her rescue.

Smoking will be banned in all outdoor places that can be frequented by children from July, France's health minister said.

Government’s draft legislation also includes ban on releasing disposable party balloons into the environment

A YouTube video feed of eagles Jackie and Shadow and their two children has given me hope the internet isn’t all bad

An Oregon man who quit his job at a tire company and liquidated his retirement savings to set sail for Hawaii with his cat reached his destination Saturday.

These batteries could have profound implications for cutting emissions from vehicles and industry—and maybe even missions on Mars.

Designed to improve animal welfare, the new reforms are the biggest in over 10 years

Italy's Constitutional Court said on Thursday that same-sex female couples who use in vitro fertilization (IVF) abroad can both be legally recognised as parents in Italy, even if one is not the biological mother.

Researchers suggest buzzing noises could be used as environmentally friendly way to enhance crop pollination

Isabel Klee tells PEOPLE how when she went to pick up dog Tiki from the shelter she was taken aback by just how rough he looked.

It is hoped edible glitter could help conservationists to track the shy species in the wild.

An endangered loggerhead sea turtle stranded by rising temperatures was rescued by a quick-thinking 10-year-old in Ireland.

Parks, trees and green spaces are critical to kids’ health and wellbeing, but in many cities, residents have unequal access

Scientific study of 3,000 dolls down the decades shows most now wear flats

A range of other rare inherited diseases are now likely to be curable by similar procedures, the research team said

The 1,274-hectare Bradford Pennine Gateway links eight nature sites and includes landscape that inspired sisters

Wail Alselwi, co-owner and manager of Zack’s Finest Deli & Grocery in Staten Island, New York, rewards the hard work of neighborhood students.

Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue says the onlooker was right to raise the alarm over her concerns.

Moose fans from across the world can tune into a livestream this week to watch Swedish moose embark on their summer migration.

The hatching of the first of four eggs laid by Peggy the peregrine falcon is captured on livestream.

Native seed demand far outpaces supply for the state’s ambitious conservation plan. This group combs the landscape to address the deficit

Audio project collects soundscapes from nature reserves and sites such as Machu Picchu and Taj Mahal

A new global survey finds that endangered sea turtles show signs of recovery in a majority of places where they’re found worldwide

One by one, hundreds of volunteers helped get the books to their new location in Chelsea, Michigan.

Kingston the Yorkie managed to travel around 300 miles to get from Lake Charles to the University of Southern Mississippi

Many of the world’s largest shipping nations have agreed to impose a minimum fee on every ton of greenhouse gases emitted by ships above certain thresholds in what's effectively the first global tax o...

Researchers found a link between neighborhood layout of trees and natural mortality risk in humans.

U-turn by medicines watchdog means about 3,000 women with advanced forms of disease could benefit each year

Pet rats have been creating hundreds of mini paintings with their feet.

The Mexican gray wolf population is growing steadily across Arizona and New Mexico, with at least 286 wolves now.

Grace Davidson gives birth to baby Amy Isabel after receiving her sister’s womb in 2023

A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.

Retailers are responsible for removing fake reviews and ensuring legitimacy of new ones

In a significant win for the Australian coastline research finds plastic pollution has now decreased by more than a third over ten years.

There were big smiles, hugs, tears and lots of tail wagging inside San Quentin’s prison recently. All the emotions came together when two black Labradors reunited with the incarcerated men who raised ...

The islands in Middlesbrough's Middlehaven Dock are being used to grow native plants on the water.

New Orleans Saints' Khalen Saunders announced an upcoming LGBTQ-friendly youth football camp during an appearance at the 2025 GLAAD Media Awards.

From prehistoric paths dating back to the Neolithic period to walking routes used by Buddhist monks and tea merchants, these trails offer much more than a scenic walk in nature.

Healthy peatlands can help tackle climate change, reduce flood risk, improve water quality and support rare wildlife.

Messengers from Lake Elmo, Lakeland, Minneapolis, White Bear Lake and Woodbury think of it as a gift to the community — and themselves.

A teen in New York has saved his stepfather's life thanks to the CPR training he learned in health class.

The Key Cafe will be based opposite HMP Bristol and aims to help ex-prisoners learn new skills.

Older men can find themselves isolated after retirement. Volunteer groups like Grandpas United are good for both physical and mental health.

Jim Dougal and Betty Davidson met again after attempts to trace everyone in a 1930s school photo.

One of the lions was unable to stand because of severe concussion caused by shell shock during the conflict - while another was rescued from a flat where she was being kept as a family pet.