£3bn green home grants scheme faltering just weeks after launch

Accreditation process putting off builders and installers from plan to improve energy efficiency of homes in…

Study adds to calls to ban dogs from beaches during nesting season

Research reveals how ground-nesting birds frequently scared from nest by off-lead canines There is only one…

Country diary: a walk to the estuary is a real hoot

Talsarnau, Gwynedd: The brindled presence of a sleeping tawny owl brings back childhood memories When walking…

Weatherwatch: better forecasting of bitter cold would save lives

In February 2018, the “beast from the east” brought snow and temperatures as low as -14C…

Biden considers Angus King for top intelligence post

President-elect Joe Biden is considering plucking Angus King from the Senate to serve as director of…

Green giants: the massive projects that could make Australia a clean energy superpower

The Asian Renewable Energy Hub would have an energy content equivalent to 40% of Australia’s overall…

The week in wildlife – in pictures

The pick of the world’s best flora and fauna photos, including Exmoor ponies and mongoose wars…

Susan Collins reaches peak influence after Senate stunner

Shortly after her surprisingly strong reelection win, Susan Collins received a call from an old colleague:…

Tiny Atlantic island takes giant leap towards protecting world’s oceans

A community of 250 people on one of the most remote inhabited islands on Earth has…

Tiny Atlantic island takes giant leap towards protecting world’s oceans

UK overseas territory Tristan da Cunha’s new marine protected area will be fourth largest sanctuary of…