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Wolves in EU lose safeguards, allowing culls as numbers soar

The European Commission says numbers have soared and the animals are now causing damage to livestock.

Bee-harming pesticides found in majority of English waterways

The chemicals can harm insects and marine wildlife, environmental charities warn.

Top UN court to rule on key climate questions

The significant case could clarify governments' legal responsibilities in relation to climate change.

'We're inundated with abandoned goats'

A shelter in Kent says it is struggling to cope with an influx of goats being dumped at its door.

Will flights really reach net zero by 2050 - and at what cost to passengers?

Governments don't want to tell people they're going to have to pay more, argues an expert.

Sharp rise in bathing sites rated unfit for swimming

The government blames the water companies and says tougher regulation is on the way

Huge deal struck but is it enough? 5 takeaways from a dramatic COP29

Fraught debate revealed the divide between rich and poor as the UN conference sealed a climate finance deal.

China's giant sinkholes are a tourist hit - but ancient forests inside are at risk

These caves were unexplored for thousands of years, protected by swirling mists and terrifying tales.

Will China step up if Trump takes a step back on climate change?

How future talks will play out if another superpower comes to the fore, just as the US steps back

Is nuclear power gaining new energy?

Countries around the world are building new nuclear power stations.

New study on moons of Uranus raises chance of life

The planet Uranus and its five biggest moons may not be the sterile worlds scientists have long thought.

Somebody moved UK's oldest satellite, and no-one knows who or why

Britain's oldest satellite is in the wrong part of the sky, but no-one's really sure who moved it.

This year set to be first to breach 1.5C global warming limit

It is also set to be the world's first breach of 1.5C of warming across an entire calendar year.

Politicians not ambitious enough to save nature, say scientists

Representatives of 196 countries have been meeting in Cali, Colombia, as part of the COP biodiversity summit.

Deadliest weather made worse by climate change - scientists

Human-caused climate change made recent extreme weather events more intense and more likely, new analysis finds.

Nature presenter Chris Packham settles case over axing of green policy

The TV presenter says the previous Tory administration was "reckless" to scale back climate policy.

Alarm call as world's trees slide towards extinction

Scientists have revealed that more than a third of tree species are facing extinction.

World way off target in tackling climate change - UN

The world is wildly off track in tackling climate change, the UN says, as CO2 in the atmosphere accumulates faster than ever

Polar bears face higher risk of disease in a warming Arctic

Climate change and sea ice loss leaves polar bears exposed to more diseases, research suggests.

Mega meteorite tore up seabed and boiled Earth's oceans

It was 200 times bigger than the one that wiped out the dinosaurs nearly three billion years later.

What is biodiversity and how can we protect it?

Colombia is hosting talks to assess global progress in protecting 30% of all land and water by 2030.

What's next for Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship rocket?

The world's most powerful rocket is expected to be back in action again soon

Nikon Comedy Wildlife Finalists Announced

Nikon unveils the 2024 Comedy Wildlife Awards shortlist, featuring 40 images, 4 portfolios, and 3 videos showcasing the beauty and humor of wildlife.

Joyful welcome by stranded astronauts for SpaceX capsule crew

A capsule sent to bring back two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station has docked.

In The Earth: Arizona's Stunning Landscape Wins 'Photo Of The Week'

ePz member mlseawell's captivating photograph "In the Earth," taken in Arizona's breathtaking Antelope Canyon, has been selected our 'Photo of the Week.'

"Editing Fatigue" - Neurapix Study Reveals Negative Effects of Extended Image Editing on Photographers' Health

Neurapix's study revealed that extensive image editing can harm photographers' mental and physical health due to prolonged editing sessions.

Unity Through Diversity: Leica Camera Launches Call for Entries and Reveals New Theme for the 6th Annual Leica Women Foto Project Award

Leica Camera invites entries for the sixth Women Foto Project Award, focusing on "Unity Through Diversity." Open to the US, UK, Mexico, and Canada (excluding Quebec), winners will receive a Leica SL3 camera, a Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm lens, and $10,000 USD.

Hasselblad X2D 100C Earth Explorer Limited Edition Introduced

Hasselblad has introduced the Earth Explorer, a limited edition of their X2D 100C medium format camera. This special edition features a Tundra Brown finish and comes with an XCD 55mm lens along with various accessories.

Tranquil Light and Lines Wins 'Photo Of The Week'

'Light and Lines' has been highlighted for its stunning beauty and tranquil composition, winning the POTW award this week.

Make Light Work Of Your Travel Photography With The Help Of Used Dealer Specialists MPB

With the school summer holidays over, now is a great time to take a trip out with a camera or two. What imaging kit you take obviously depends on the destination and your photographic objectives but, as Will Cheung suggests, leave some room in the bag for a compact camera. Compacts are powerful imaging devices ideal for creative shots, vlogging and make for great visual notebooks, so which one should you consider from MPB?