Pelosi announces big expansion of Covid testing for lawmakers

House Democratic leaders will dramatically expand Covid testing for lawmakers as the coronavirus pandemic enters its…

Global food production emissions ‘would put Paris agreement out of reach’

Danish Covid-19 mink variant could spark new pandemic, scientists warn

A Danish vaccine specialist has warned that a new wave of coronavirus could be started by…

Scatalogical science: how poo analysis could help save endangered species

Three separate species of banded langur have been identified after DNA analysis of their faeces, paving…

UK campaigners set out plan to meet Paris agreement and beat Covid recession

Plan includes home insulation and replacing gas boilers to ensure country reaches its climate targets A…

Prints for Nature: buy a photo to help protect people and wildlife

The Prints for Nature sale features some of the world’s finest photographers working to protect people,…

Country diary: watching a still from a gargantuan motion picture

Eigg, West Highlands: The view beneath my feet, of paper-thin exoskeletons of a type of sea…

‘Prevent, discourage, confront’: South American states tackle Chinese trawlers

Huge fleets’ intrusions into Pacific fishing territory prompt Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru to join forces…

McConnell calls for coronavirus package before end of the year

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday that Congress should approve a coronavirus relief package before…

Tiny air pollution rise linked to 11% more Covid-19 deaths – study

Evidence is now strong enough that preventive action should be taken, scientists say Coronavirus – latest…