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The Himalayan glacial collapse and flood in Nepal and Tibet was not a freak weather event but the structural failure of a mountain, scientists say, capping a summer of extreme …
The UK has provisionally recorded its hottest summer since records began in 1884, with an average temperature of 16.5°C for June, July and August, breaking the previous record set just …
A deadly flash flood in the Grand Canyon was likely driven by compounding climate factors, including drought, wildfire scarring and Pacific Ocean warming, leaving at least two dead and 15 …
Kangaroos' distinctive hopping is not just a signature of the Australian outback; it is a highly efficient mode of travel. Research shows that at higher speeds, the animals' elastic tendons …
Delegates from more than 60 countries and the UN gather in Bhutan for the world’s first “conscious food summit,” aiming to revive the spiritual relationship with food as a response …
Hurricane Karina strengthened in the open Pacific Ocean, well away from land, and forecasters expect it to become a major storm. Swells from the system are likely to produce dangerous …
Record flooding in Indiana destroyed homes and claimed seven lives, but recovery is hampered as the president has not approved emergency aid and the state has cut environmental agency funding.
A UK wildlife trust reports that unusually hot weather and increased monitoring have led to the discovery of rare species in its nature reserves, highlighting the impact of climate change …
Over 1,000 volunteers buried cotton underwear across Switzerland to help scientists measure soil biological activity. Gardens decomposed fastest, lawns slowest, revealing land management's impact on soil life.
A new BBC Earth documentary narrated by Sir David Attenborough showcases the hunting strategies of Portia spiders, which can leap up to 50 times their body length, and cooperative sardine-feeding …
A new political cartoon by Martin Rowson draws a direct line between former President Trump and the escalating consequences of the climate crisis, sparking commentary on the intersection of politics …
A 2026 update confirms grizzly bears in the Lower 48 states continue to receive federal protection under the Endangered Species Act, reflecting ongoing conservation efforts and legal status.
Louisiana will open its first recreational alligator hunt since 1962, offering up to 5,000 permits as the state's alligator population has recovered from fewer than 100,000 to about 3 million.
A dolphin has died from H5 bird flu in South Australia, the second native mammal species known to have contracted the virus. Meanwhile, researchers are being evacuated from a sub-Antarctic …
A red fox's extraordinary hearing allows it to plunge headfirst through deep snow with precision to capture hidden voles, as shown in BBC Earth's Planet Earth II footage.
A deadly flash flood in Nepal's Himalayan valleys has reignited warnings from climate policy experts that global heating, driven largely by wealthy nations, is making high-altitude disasters more frequent and …
The Trump administration's decision to rescind the 'roadless rule' could accelerate extinction for over 400 endangered species, affecting millions of acres of habitat and thousands of miles of rivers.
A former dumping ground for canal dredgings in Cheshire has been transformed into the best place in Britain for the rare black-necked grebe, now hosting 64% of the country's breeding …
A new documentary on grizzly bear 399 highlights a stark reality of cub survival: adult male grizzlies pose a greater threat to cubs than other dangers in the wild.
New BBC Earth footage narrated by Helena Bonham-Carter reveals how ocean pollution is pushing whales to adapt their hunting methods, while a mother bear risks dangerous rapids to find food …
