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The unseen geography of Ukraine’s reconstruction

ByDoug SpechtSep 8, 2026

As Ukraine rebuilds amid continuing Russian attacks, communities such as Makariv are fighting to ensure their needs aren’t overlooked

Trishuli, Nepal - August 27, 2026: A drone view shows mud covering properties following a flash flood in Trishuli, Nepal. Thick layers of debris and mud blanket homes and surrounding areas, highlighting the severe destruction caused by heavy rainfall and sudden flooding in the affected community.

Nepal seeks $20million in climate compensation after devastating flash floods

ByVictoria HeathSep 8, 2026

Scientists believe the climate crisis played a role in deadly floods last month in a country responsible for less than…

Spinnaker Tower dominates the Portsmouth skyline, overlooking the harbour in Portsmouth England seen from departing ferry

British cities most vulnerable to extreme heat revealed in new study

ByVictoria HeathSep 8, 2026

83 per cent of British cities are highly vulnerable to heat, with Portsmouth most at risk, new analysis finds

Ancient supervolcano found in England

ByVictoria HeathSep 7, 2026

Supervolcano discovered underneath flat landscape on the east coast of England was thousands of times more powerful than Mount Etna

Heathrow expansion incompatible with UK climate targets, major report finds

ByVictoria HeathSep 7, 2026

New analysis finds third runway at Heathrow would ‘blow a hole’ in UK’s ability to meet legally binding climate targets…

Invasive tropical mosquito species detected in London

ByVictoria HeathSep 4, 2026

The tropical mosquito found in East London is able to transmit Zika virus and dengue, according to experts

The newly-discovered Canadian island that appeared to vanish

ByVictoria HeathSep 3, 2026

A floating island of trees in British Columbia's largest reservoir was spotted in August, disappeared entirely from satellite imagery, then reappeared

Industrial waste flowing into a waterway

The whistleblower who says England’s pollution watchdog buried the evidence

ByGeographical StaffSep 3, 2026

A former Environment Agency insider claims England's pollution watchdog has spent years obstructing investigations and burying evidence

World is set to cross 1.5°C global warming threshold

ByVictoria HeathSep 2, 2026

New UN report suggests best-case scenario peak temperature rise is 1.8°C; others suggest more than 2°C – but scientists say we can still return from higher temperatures

Three children explore a lush forest trail, each holding a clear plastic jar, searching through the underbrush on a nature adventure.

Children are losing touch with nature – but not their desire to protect it, study finds

ByVictoria HeathSep 2, 2026

More than half of children aged 11 to 14 have never climbed a tree, and nine in 10 have never…

Benedict Cumberbatch filming in the Natural History Museum, London

‘How to Live on Earth’ documentary presented by Benedict Cumberbatch to premiere on YouTube

ByVictoria HeathSep 2, 2026

New documentary features human stories and powerful cinematography showing how humanity can build a safe and thriving future for all by working with nature