Light pollution is key ‘bringer of insect apocalypse’
Exclusive: scientists say bug deaths can be cut by switching off unnecessary lights
Conservation
One-third of tropical African plant species at risk of extinction – study
Experts say new approach to classify plants’ conservation status suggests 7,000 species at risk
World’s donkeys being ‘decimated’ by demand for Chinese medicine
Half global population could be slaughtered in next five years for ejiao industry, warns report
Iceland accused of putting mackerel stocks at risk by increasing its catch
Leaked document says fishing surge in international waters poses long-term risks
Amazon deforestation ‘at highest level in a decade’
Almost 10,000 sq kms lost in year to August, according to Brazilian government data
Two people die as Venice floods at highest level in 50 years
‘This is result of climate change,’ says Venice mayor, who declares state of emergency
‘Insect apocalypse’ poses risk to all life on Earth, conservationists warn
Report claims 400,000 insect species face extinction amid heavy use of pesticides
‘Heavenly’ Italian beach to charge entry fee to cut overcrowding
Thousands of visitors who flock to La Pelosa in Sardinia pose threat to its ecosystem
Ecuador’s vanishing jaguars: the big cat vital to rainforest survival
Industries such as coffee and cacao have devastated the jaguar’s habitat, but its dwindling numbers leave a delicate ecosystem hanging in the balance
Moth populations in steady decline in Britain, study finds
Long-running survey finds 1976 heatwave boom has been followed by dropping numbers
Mouse deer species not seen for nearly 30 years is found alive in Vietnam
Silver-backed chevrotain caught on camera after it was feared lost to science
Scientists plan to flood black market with fake rhino horn to reduce poaching
Horns made with horse hair that look real under microscope could help lower price of illegal horns