Biodiversity in crisis: Earth’s giant construction projects mapped out
29 August 2018
The planet’s largest areas of undisturbed wilderness in Siberia and tropical rainforests are under threat from huge waves of development. Here’s what it looks like
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Special report: The new megaprojects changing the face of our planet
29 August 2018
Across the world, new roads, railways, dams and power lines are encroaching on previously virgin territory – with untold consequences for Earth’s wildlife
China's spectacular rainbow lake disguises trouble below the surface
29 August 2018
The colourful algal blooms of Yuncheng Salt Lake are made up of the most salt-tolerant complex cells known – but as they spread they throttle life beneath
Floating nuclear plants could herald a new era of cheap, safe energy
29 August 2018
The price of renewables is at rock bottom, making nuclear power look pointlessly expensive. But new atomic plants could be cheap - and safer too
Breathing polluted air may make you worse at maths and language
27 August 2018
Air pollutants can creep into your brain as you breathe, deteriorating your brain tissue and damaging your cognitive function – and it’s worse for men
Call off the grizzly bear trophy hunt, it's immoral and unscientific
22 August 2018
The first grizzly bear hunt in Wyoming for over 40 years ignores the questionable conservation status and emotional capacities of these iconic animals, says Marc Bekoff
