Nature

The world's peatlands are a vital tool against the climate crisis. But a lack of action together with ulterior motives mean these precious habitats are still exploited. Find out why the UK government should protect peat (and why our gardens won't suffer without it).

New regulations being introduced under the Environment Act need to be much stronger if deforestation targets are to be met, say a group of NGOs including Friends of the Earth

Gas cavern project threatens local wildlife, including otters, dolphins and porpoise, and undermines action on climate change

Pesticide permission threat to precious pollinators

The announcement comes at the end of the first week of the UN climate talks

Friends of the Earth and Rewilding Britain call on the government to unlock the country's full potential for natural regeneration

How do you capture the heart of an issue and inspire people to get involved? Fusing photography, poetry and shots of gorgeous landscape, local group Darlington Friends of the Earth show us how to marry campaigning with art.

The environmental organisation backs Henry Dimbleby's vision for the future of food

tree plan just rehashes government’s current unambitious targets, while plans to restore damaged peatlands are still too vague