Covid-19 is a wake-up call to stop abusing the ecosystems we depend on
17 February 2021
Our assault on nature has led to a crisis similar in magnitude to climate change – and one that no government, business or individual can afford to ignore
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Our impact on Earth’s ecosystems and biodiversity – in graphics
17 February 2021
From global extinction risk to the land we’ve taken from nature, the stats show our impact on the planet is trending upwards – but there are a few bright spots
Rescue plan for nature: How to fix the biodiversity crisis
17 February 2021
We’ve been ravaging the planet’s ecosystems for too long, but crucial decisions this year could be the turning point that help us restore our relationship with nature
How to Avoid a Climate Disaster review: Bill Gates's call to arms
13 February 2021
Bill Gates admits he isn't the perfect messenger on climate change. But his latest book, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster, is a fine primer on how to get ourselves out of this mess
Sunlight could power micro-aircraft flying above the stratosphere
12 February 2021
The mesosphere – the atmospheric layer 50 to 80km above the ground – is out of bounds to normal aircraft, but millimetre-sized devices could fly there powered by sunlight
RPS Science Photographer of the Year winners and runners up announced
12 February 2021
From the dramatic decline of Arctic ice to a colourful dinosaur bone and bubble beats, enjoy the winners of the RPS Science Photographer of the Year competition
