Green revolution: how I learned to be an eco warrior, one step at a time
I was in denial about climate action – until I realised that you might just have to despair to care…
I looked for happiness in the world’s most contented nation – and learned the importance of pessimism
Yes, Finland has nature and saunas in abundance. But to my surprise, I learned that pessimism has a vital part to play, says writer Lucy Pearson
The no-wash movement: would you wear underpants for a week without cleaning them?
Do you need to wash your T-shirts after every wear? Probably not. What about your knickers? That depends. But more and more people are eschewing detergent to save time, money and the environment
‘Western arrogance’: how the wellness movement co-opted an Amazon frog toxin with deadly effects
Kambo, a secretion used in tribal cleansing ceremonies, has been implicated in deaths worldwide and experts are sounding the alarm
Should I worry about pesticides?
Many of them don’t pose a risk to humans. But what about the less natural stuff that goes on our food?
Labour vows to introduce Scottish-style right to roam law in England
Party promises to enshrine in law equal access to benefits of green spaces if it wins next election
92 constituencies in England allow no right to roam, data shows
Exclusive: Campaigners call for Scottish-style rights to reach nature, as figures show ‘hugely unequal’ distribution of access
Pollen bomb! Six ways to fight hay fever this spring, from vitamin D to making new friends
Air pollution and the climate crisis are making pollen even more of a menace. Here’s how to stop your eyes itching and nose streaming
Why don’t whales get cancer? Cracking one of medicine’s greatest mysteries
Understanding why some animals are more susceptible to the disease could lead to improved screening for humans
Global craze for collagen linked to Brazilian deforestation
Investigation finds cases of the wellness product, hailed for its anti-ageing benefits, being derived from cattle raised on farms damaging tropical forest