The natural world is a place of both bluebells and deadly viruses. Over-sentimentalising it is dangerous…
Month: May 2021
Succulent smuggling: why are South Africa’s rare desert plants vanishing?
Unique species in ‘the world’s most biodiverse desert’ are at risk from a warming planet and…
Starwatch: shooting stars from the tail of Halley’s comet
The Eta Aquarids may not be the most spectacular meteors of the year but they are…
Country diary: the ewes and I enjoy a flawless spring morning
Dolgellau, Gwynedd: The animals graze unconcernedly among clumps of soft rush as I wander past My…
Tim Scott optimistic about Congress’ progress on police reform
Sen. Tim Scott on Sunday had an optimistic tone about Washington’s progress on police reform discussions,…
The Guardian view on German politics: is green the new normal? | Editorial
Global heating is now setting the parameters of political debate These are heady days to be…
Susan Collins defends Romney, Cheney: ‘We are not a party that is led by just one person’
Republican Sen. Susan Collins said Sunday that she was “appalled” by the Utah GOP’s attempt to…
GOP senators see path to narrower infrastructure deal
Sen. Bill Cassidy said Republicans and Democrats are “a lot closer than you might think” on…
Nine arrests in London as climate activists glue themselves to bridges
Nine people were arrested on Saturday, including activists who glued themselves to bridges in London in…
‘It’s like a rotting carcass of its former self’: funeral for an Oregon glacier
The funeral was a suitably solemn affair. The small casket was placed on a table covered…