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.