Science

New tool aims to help local councils assess climate risks and develop more effective climate resilience strategies

Living Planet Report details catastrophic human impact on wildlife numbers and warns next five years could determine future of life on Earth

The potential for global warming to trigger climate 'tipping points' represents many scientists' worst nightmare - can society still strive to avoid them while simultaneously building resilience against the worst scenarios?

Mushrooms 'grown without peat' to be sold in over 200 stores across the country, following a decade of research to reduce crop’s climate impact

Luxury fashion brand teams up with Brooklyn-based Keel Labs to showcase 'plug-and-play' seaweed fibre

Watchdog trails launch of major new State of Natural Capital report, which aims to provide 'unique' insight on vital role of environment in delivering economic health

Greenpeace analysis estimates methane emissions from leading agri-businesses now match those from the 100 largest fossil fuel firms

Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland to develop criteria for ensuring cultivated meat products are safe to eat

New draft metrics are designed to standardise process for businesses to assess progress towards halting and reversing biodiversity loss from 2030

Government urged by Green Alliance and Wellcome Trust to incorporate health risks into national climate adaptation plan