Environment

Last year, RSPCA officers rescued almost 600 animals injured when they got entangled or hurt by dumped plastic and cases are on the rise.

The study warns that families may be tucking into "critically endangered" species of shark when visiting their local fish and chip shop

Researchers examined 50 mammals from 10 species of dolphins, seals and whales - and found microplastics in them all

The feline in the artwork is not your average neighbourhood moggy but a majestic lion affectionately known as Archie - and a member of the highly-threatened big cat species

Researchers say that, at least in terms of methane emissions, China's government is 'talking the talk,' but has not been able to 'walk the walk'

Ailsa Deans, 31, was heading to work yesterday (Mon) when she saw the mattress lying next to a large wheelie bin.

US President, Donald Trump, has taken to social media, not for the first time, to rant about global warming, or the apparent lack of it. On Monday he tweeted that as it was currently very cold in the Midwest then global warming  doesn’t exist. He tweeted: “In the beautiful Midwest, wind chill temperatures are reaching minus 60 degrees, the coldest ever recorded.” “In coming days, expected to get even colder. People can’t last outside even for minutes. What the hell is...

The tiny particles of plastic fragments are affecting the ability of mussels to attach themselves to their surroundings and triggering an immune response in the mollusc

London-based company to set up seven-and-a-half acre greenhouse costing £10m at undisclosed site in rural Wiltshire