environment
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The week in wildlife – in picturesSea turtles laying eggs, buffalo and a swan lake are among this week’s pick of images from the natural world -
Tiny plastic pellets found on 73% of UK beachesGreat Winter Nurdle Hunt finds thousands of pellets used in plastic production washed up on shorelines around country
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Brazil's forgotten state: oil and agribusiness threaten Amapá forests – in picturesPristine Amazon rainforest and conservation areas are being rapidly opened up to dams, gold mining and soya plantations in Brazil’s least developed state -
London to introduce £10 vehicle pollution charge, says Sadiq KhanMayor says owners of more polluting cars will have to pay extra levy from October to drive within congestion charge zone
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Scottish gamekeepers and mountaineers oppose tree-planting planTwo groups unite to oppose proposal to plant thousands of trees saying it could threaten the country’s ‘dramatic open views and vistas’
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How to reduce your carbon footprintFrom cutting down on meat to contacting your local representatives and investing in clean energy, here are 15 ways to help reduce global carbon emissions
talking points
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The Minerals Council seems mostly intent on using its submission to electoral donations committee to kneecap environmental groups opposed to new minesDeep-pocketed miners don’t like it when those with different views wield clout
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Scientists study ocean absorption of human carbon pollutionJohn Abraham: Knowing the rate at which the oceans absorb carbon pollution is a key to understanding how fast climate change will occur
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Climate change doubled the likelihood of the NSW heatwave – let’s be clear, this is not naturalRapid warming trend sees heat records in Australia outnumber cold records by 12 to one over the past decade
multimedia
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William Happer: who is Trump's likely science adviser? – video reportThe eminent Princeton University professor, who is tipped to become Donald Trump’s science adviser, raises concerns over his stance on climate change
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Bat hibernation: Scottish quest to solve puzzle – in picturesAnne Youngman Scottish Officer for the Bat Conservation Trust and ecologist John Haddow conduct a bat hibernation survey in a disused quarry tunnel and at Doune Castle
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Underwater photographer of the year 2017 winners – in picturesFrench photographer Gabriel Barathieu has been named this year’s winner for his ‘balletic, malevolent’ dancing octopus, while British winner Nick Blake captured a lone diver among the otherworldly sunbeams of a Mexican cave
key issues
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WildlifeWildlifeThe week in wildlife – in picturesSea turtles laying eggs, buffalo and a swan lake are among this week’s pick of images from the natural world
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Climate changeClimate changeThe Minerals Council seems mostly intent on using its submission to electoral donations committee to kneecap environmental groups opposed to new minesDeep-pocketed miners don’t like it when those with different views wield clout
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PollutionPollutionLondon to introduce £10 vehicle pollution charge, says Sadiq KhanMayor says owners of more polluting cars will have to pay extra levy from October to drive within congestion charge zone
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FoodFoodUK fishermen may not win waters back after Brexit, EU memo revealsDocument obtained by the Guardian states existing quotas will remain despite promises made by leave campaigners
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Ethical and green livingEthical and green livingThe eco guide to a happier, greener workplaceNatural lighting or at least LEDs will improve your mood, and there are other positive steps to take to make the office a more world-friendly environment, says Lucy Siegle
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Wildlife ranger killed in Zambia leaves behind seven childrenRodrick Ngulube was shot by poachers in West Petauke game management area, after rangers discovered carcasses of a warthog and zebra
elephant conservation
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'What can I do to help elephants?'Climate change, poaching, competition for food and water… elephants have never faced such threats. Here are more than 50 ways to give them a helping hand. Can you add to the list?
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Elephants in crisis: MPs accuse government and Europe of dragging their feet over ivory ban‘This is the last chance saloon,’ say politicians and campaigners pushing for urgent action
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Live Q&A: What can we do to help elephants?Volunteer? Raise money? Be a citizen scientist? Join us Monday 13 Feb at 1 - 2.30pm GMT to talk about what we can all do to help elephants.
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Armed herders invade Kenya's most important wildlife conservancyNomadic herders have killed wildlife and torched buildings but questions remain over the causes of the violence
Urban butterfly declines 69% compared to 45% drop in countryside