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As society shifted from liberty to lockdown, life as we know it changed. This global crisis warrants a global response and that’s what we’re giving it… or are we?

The crisis triggered by Covid-19 has exposed many weaknesses of the growth-obsessed capitalist economy.

The feel-good factor from simple daily contact with nature can last for months, once initiated, according to a new review from The Wildlife Trusts.

Two insecticide types - in addition to neonicotinoids - continue to pose a threat to aquatic life in Japan.

ClientEarth argued green light for powerstation development was unlawful and did not take enough account of environmental targets.

Beef - and soya for beef - for the UK market drives biodiversity collapse, deforestation and other habitat loss. As does chocolate.

The Wildlife Trusts has launched its 'Leave it Wild' campaign.

Veteran naturalist Sir David Attenborough warns destruction of wild habitats is making the emergence of new viruses more likely.

Science is helping us to understand why African elephants move between landscapes.

The UN Secretary-General proposed a military ceasefire during the pandemic, but we also need freedom from debt.

Can we initiate a global green recovery, embedding economics within sound ecological parameters?

George Monbiot criticises film director Michael Moore for his misleading, pro-fossil fuel and racist Planet of the Humans.

Climate change is causing summer ice to melt in the coastal areas of the frozen continent.

Local, community-led testing and contact tracing must be built into an enhanced public health protection system.

National Farmers' Union urges government to honour manifesto pledge that environmental and animal welfare standards for food produced in the UK are not undermined by future trade policy.