Exclusive: Natural England chair Tony Juniper says government must work quickly to reconcile farming and nature. England will not meet its biodiversity targets at current rates, the chair of Natural England has said, as he accused ministers of moving too slowly to regenerate nature. Tony Juniper, who has been in post at the government’s nature quango since...Read More

Food production is the main cause of biodiversity loss. Understanding the areas where usage clashes with key conservation zones can guide policymakers in their decision-making. The production of certain food items, notably beef, is widely recognized for its substantial contribution to carbon emissions. However, a recent study reveals that these same foods can also cause...Read More

The European Commission is expected to publish an update of its sustainable finance taxonomy on Tuesday (13 June), setting the stage for a showdown with green activists over biodiversity offsetting projects meant to compensate for the environmental damage caused by human activity. Following a public consultation in April, the EU executive is expected to propose new technical...Read More

Early detection increases the chances of eradicating pests. Trees provide shade to keep us cool, produce oxygen for us to breathe and calm our nerves. Numerous studies have demonstrated that even brief contact with trees and green spaces can provide significant human health benefits such as reductions in blood pressure and stress-related hormones. Trees also reduce noise...Read More