What is acid rain?

The heavy rainfall that powers rainforests is caused by the complex interaction of multiple geographic and climatic factors, including mountain ranges, ocean and wind currents, and the intensity of so

Water is essential to healthy ecosystems, and every gardener knows how tricky it can be to get just the right amount. But with water becoming more unpredictable, it’s time to be more mindful of how we

Human life is facing one of the biggest challenges in its history. Rampant climate change, driven by industrial activity, threatens our entire civilisation. The destabilised currents, intensifying hea

How to admire and protect our wonderful waterways in the UK

With high summer beckoning, John Lewis-Stempel reflects on the incomparable richness of pond life and the rewards of pausing to peer into the murky depths on a warm June afternoon

B ecause it’s the school summer holidays, it’s ...