EnvironmentThe failure of UN countries to agree on a binding treaty to stop plastic pollution is “a major failure” according to WWF.

EnvironmentAccording to researchers, almost 80% of large animals have disappeared since the 1960s.

EnvironmentThe advisory body will represent the views and ideas of indigenous peoples on nature protection and conservation efforts.

Environment“This is incredibly exciting, as up to now we have not had a tool for detecting plastics in coastal environments from space”, says researcher Mariela Soto-Berelov.

EnvironmentVattenfall is facing fierce criticism over its investment in wind turbines in a Scottish forest.

EnvironmentOut of "consideration for people living and working in the vicinity of the wolf", the current wolf population of 375 animals will be reduced to just 170.

IcelandThe average temperature during the summer was measured at between 8.3 and 8.4 degrees, the coldest since the 1990s.

EnvironmentThe elusive New Britain Goshawk was photographed in the New Guinea rainforest.

EnvironmentThe elephant solves the electric fence puzzle.

Environment"Higher income correlated with children participating in more outdoor activities", the researchers note.

EnvironmentThe researchers hope that the findings can "help inform future policies, safeguarding these pristine environments for future generations".

EnvironmentDescribed as "one of the strongest typhoons to hit the region in the last decade".

Environment"Many of the species that do not belong in Svalbard may be able to spread over a much wider area than they are currently able to do".

Environment"Our dream is that at his own pace, Charlie will learn to be the elephant he was always meant to be".

EnvironmentWhale counters have mainly observed fin whales during the summer.

EnvironmentCan also determine if the injured conspecific needs only wound cleaning.

Environment"It is possible that we are underestimating the frequency and impact of these movements on our ecosystems", says study leader Gerard Talavera.

Environment"Possible to restore even heavily damaged reefs to healthy, functional systems within relatively short periods of time," explains researcher Tim Lamont.

EnvironmentA pink sea pig and a glass sponge that may have a livespan of up to 15,000 years have been found by researchers from the University of Gothenburg among others.