Weatherwatch: Costa Rican altitudes give rise to contrasting climates

Costa Rica may only be two-and-a-half times the size of Wales, but it boasts a wide…

The Guardian view on Europe’s green deal: stick to the plan

Difficult and almost impossibly daunting as it may seem, the world is faced with not one…

Electric cars produce less CO2 than petrol vehicles, study confirms

Electric vehicles produce less carbon dioxide than petrol cars across the vast majority of the globe…

Cattle gridlock: EU border delays add to coronavirus strain on meat trade

Campaigners have called for the suspension of all live animal shipments out of Europe, and a…

Coronavirus pandemic leading to huge drop in air pollution

The coronavirus pandemic is shutting down industrial activity and temporarily slashing air pollution levels around the…

‘A manatee is worth more alive’: the mission to save Africa’s sea mammals

It is a blistering day in the Senegalese coastal town of Joal and a group of…

Warm summer of 2019 gives flight to butterfly numbers

The record temperatures of summer 2019 helped make it the best season for butterflies in 22…

Country diary: a muddy climb is rewarded with sweeping views

The narrow lane down to the beach was edged with the yellow flowers of celandines, huddled…