Planet Earth
Mother Earth, Gaia, the third rock from the Sun - whatever you call it, this 4.5 billion-year-old planet is the one that we and all known living creatures call home.

Spring equinox 2024: What and when is it?

Time to shrug off the winter cobwebs and finally start venturing outside again.
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Top 10 biggest earthquakes ever recorded

Earthquakes are one of the most deadly natural disasters. Here are the worst humans have witnessed so far.
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Year of the Dragon: The world’s stunning Lunar New Year celebrations, in pictures

People gather in ceremonies all around the world to celebrate the Lunar New Year
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Top 10 largest rainforests in the world 2024

Rainforests are often referred to as the 'Lungs of the world'. But which is the biggest?
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How many countries are there in 2024?

Here's the surprisingly complex answer to the simple question.
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Top 10 longest rivers in the world 2024

Spoiler: the Amazon doesn't take the prize for the globe's lengthiest river.
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Volcanoes across the globe are now erupting. Should we be worried?

With volcanic activity being reported everywhere from Iceland to Italy, should we be concerned that a catastrophic event is coming?
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A jaw-dropping vision of the future: The 11 best Environmental Photographer 2023 winners

Take a look at the winners of 2023's thought-provoking and striking Environmental Photographer of the Year Competition
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What is the coldest city in the world in 2023?

The world's coldest city in winter is warmer in London during the summer.
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There’s a hidden wildlife crisis at the heart of the UK countryside

Despite their pretty appearance, the UK’s woodlands, wetlands and wildflower meadows are in a poor ecological state.
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In pictures: The electric-blue lava pouring from Earth’s strangest volcano

The luminous blue lava found on Java is caused by the sulphuric gasses burning in the oxygen-rich air once they reach the surface.
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Eruption Island: Inside Iceland’s explosive new surge of volcanic activity

The Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland has recently become a hotbed of volcanic activity. Why is this happening, and how worried should we be?
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When is the next solar eclipse?

If you’re in the path of totality, they’re difficult to miss. Here are all the details for upcoming solar eclipses in the next decade.
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In pictures: 10 ingenious green cities around the world

Featuring Amsterdam, Vancouver, Singapore...and Nottingham, UK.
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Northern lights UK: The best ways to witness the auroras tonight

The northern lights could be visible over the UK, and wider parts of the world. Here’s how to see them.
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Solving the world’s plastic pollution problem

How widespread plastic pollution is – and what we can do to finally tackle the problem.
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What causes lightning? The simple science, explained

It all starts with warm, damp air.
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How can we make our food more secure?

Prof Tim Benton, research director at Chatham House, explains how our food sources impacts the planet.
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