Today, 85 percent of the UK opposes hunting. Earlier this year Theresa May, the prime minister, backtracked on giving parliament a vote on overturning the fox hunting ban. Yet illegal hunting is still taking place. The animal welfare group League Against Cruel Sports now says the Hunting Act needs to be strengthened. CATHERINE HARTE reports
Illegal hunting still tearing British wildlife apart, says animal welfare group Catherine Harte | 10th April 2018 News League Against Cruel Sports Illegal Hunting Trail Hunting …
Less than a quarter of the Earth’s land surface has escaped the impact of human activity - and by 2050 experts estimate this will fall below 10 percent. The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) today warns land degradation will negatively impact two thirds of humanity and is the biggest contributor to species extinction. CATHERINE HARTE reports
Land degradation now at a critical level warn experts Catherine Harte | 26th March 2018 News IPBES Land Degradation Species Loss Climate Change shutterstock_172729052_edited.jpg Less than a quarter …
Badger baiting is as popular as ever - and the true scale of the crime remains unknown, according to an investigation by BBC Wales. The Investigates programme infiltrated a gang over a six month period to expose its cruel and illegal activity, writes CATHERINE HARTE
Badger baiting network exposed by BBC Wales investigation Catherine Harte | 8th June 2018 News Badger Baiting BBC Wales RSPCA digging_07.jpg Badger baiting is as popular as ever - and the true scale …
The predatory activity of America's smallest raptor could lead to more jobs and a welcome boost to the economies of a number of states according to a new study. CATHERINE HARTE reports
How the American kestrel could help economies soar Catherine Harte | 23rd May 2018 News British Ecological Society American Kestrel Michigan …
The organisers of this year’s Colourfest promise a “calm and uplifting ambience” inspired by yoga for those looking to kick back, switch off and reconnect. But this festival will have no drink and drugs. CATHERINE HARTE looks at what’s on offer
Colourfest - can Yoga and green tea really replace booze and drugs at a summer festival? Catherine Harte | 21st March 2018 Ethical Living Colourfest Yoga Festivals Alcohol Free …
A global climate movement has announced a major mobilisation effort planned for later this year. Some of the world's leading climate change organisations will take part in the Rise for Climate coordinated action to showcase what they say is real climate leadership. CATHERINE HARTE reports
Scientists at the University of Alberta say the way to put the threatened grizzly bear on the road to recovery is to close routes that drive through their habitats. Their recent study was the first to make strong links between low grizzly bear populations in areas of high road density. CATHERINE HARTE reports
Why road closures could help protect North America's grizzly bear Catherine Harte | 28th February 2018 News Grizzly Bear Road Closures University Of Atlanta British Columbia bearsafety_3.jpg …
Anti-fracking movement 'Reclaim the Power' has announced its plans for a summer of disruption against a fracking site in Lancashire. This came days after Greg Clark said shale wells in England will be considered permitted development. CATHERINE HARTE reports
… fracking site Catherine Harte | 7th June 2018 Activism Cuadrilla Preston New Road Anti …
Today, 80 percent of current animal welfare legislation comes from EU law. But animal charities are concerned that post-Brexit new trade agreements could be made with countries with lower standards. The RSPCA is calling for the government to use Brexit as an opportunity to incentivise famers to increase their levels of animal welfare. CATHERINE HARTE reports
Getting the best Brexit deal for farm animals Catherine Harte | 26th March 2018 News Brexit RSPCA CAP Animal Welfare cow-1937101_640.jpg Today, 80 percent of current animal welfare legislation comes …
Scientists say there is a growing urgency to understand how affected forests may or may not recover as forest fires increase in frequency. A team from the Smithsonian Institute has come up with a mathematical model which they say will help identify the forest areas most at risk. CATHERINE HARTE has the story
How a mathematical model could help protect forests Catherine Harte | 10th April 2018 News Smithsonian Institute Forest Fires British Ecological Society. forest-fire-432870_960_720.jpg Scientists say …
Hundreds of tonnes of precious metals needed to develop green technologies are being lost due to a lack of recycling in the vehicle industry. Scientists are urging a change in policy to prevent these much needed materials going to waste, reports CATHERINE HARTE
The untapped gold mine hidden in our used cars Catherine Harte | 14th March 2018 News Precious Metals Urban Mine Platform Iea Vehicle Recycling 4524530641_374567e753_b.jpg Hundreds of tonnes of …
Icelandic fishermen will resume their hunt for the endangered fin whale this summer with a target of 191 kills for the season. This is despite a recent poll of Icelanders showing a decline in support for whale hunting. CATHERINE HARTE reports
Iceland to resume hunting endangered fin whales Catherine Harte | 19th April 2018 News Iceland Fin Whales 2010-september-iceland-reykjavik_cp-ac_whaling-whale-factory0119-1400x723.jpg Icelandic …
The expansion of logging quotas in the Bialowieza Forest in Poland threatened one of Europe's oldest woodlands. However, the resignation of a minister and today's legal opinion from the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the EU suggest the trees are safe. CATHERINE HARTE and BRENDAN MONTAGUE report
Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the EU speaks out for Bialowieza Forest Catherine Harte Brendan Montague | 20th February 2018 News Logging Poland Logging Poland EU Bialowieza Forest EU …
Experts urge shooters to proceed with caution when shooting woodcock as the UK experiences more unseasonably cold weather. They say the birds need extra time to recover and reenergise in these challenging temperatures. CATHERINE HARTE reports
Shooters urged to give woodcock a break during cold weather Catherine Harte | 20th March 2018 News Woodcock Shooters Cold Weather Game And Wildlife Conservation Trust …