Wildlife Photographer of the Year - pictures

Bubble-jetting emperors by Paul Nicklen (Canada)

Britain faces freezing winter as temperatures plunge to -18C

One-Minute Read Wed 17 Oct, AT 14:39

After a miserable summer, the winter’s going to be no better, with snow and ice expected

badger

Badger cull is 'costly' and 'mindless' say top scientists

One-Minute Read Sun 14 Oct, AT 08:09

The government's proposed cull to halt the spread of bovine TB provokes letter from 30 experts

Houses

Local councils try to scupper PM's home extension plan

First Reaction Fri 12 Oct, AT 13:54

Scene now set for battle between local and central government over ‘building for growth' proposal

Nasa's Extreme Weather Photo competition - pictures

Nasa's Extreme Weather Photo competition - pictures

UK weather: is this the end for wet summers and floods?

One-Minute Read Mon 8 Oct, AT 14:02

Wet summers blamed on a warming of the North Atlantic Ocean but pattern is likely to change

The River Ouse after it burst its banks

UK weather: more floods due as ‘child of Nadine’ sweeps Britain

One-Minute Read Fri 5 Oct, AT 11:53

Weekend washout expected as the ‘second child of Hurricane Nadine’ makes its way to the UK

Great Barrier Reef: what is the point of nature reserves?

Talking Point Wed 3 Oct, AT 14:25

As the reef shrinks, the UN has admitted only half of conservation efforts make a difference

Crown of Thorns starfish

Killer starfish blamed as Great Barrier Reef loses half its coral

Talking Point Tue 2 Oct, AT 13:41

Crown of Thorns starfish have poisonous spikes, up to 21 arms and an appetite for living coral

badger

Badger cull could be postponed as disruption tactics take effect

First Post Sun 30 Sep, AT 12:18

Consortium behind one cull says activists are making it difficult to meet government rules for an effective trial

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