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Yes, you can have garden colour in January – here’s what you need to plant

When to plant: Though hardy hellebores can be planted throughout the year (as long as the soil isn't frozen), the ideal time ...
Geographical

Drowning lands and hungry tigers in the Sundarbans

Locals say that every year, the water gets saltier, the flooding gets worse, the cyclones more violent and the tigers closer. ‘I had my back to the forest when the tiger pounced and dug its claws into ...
The University of Manchester

India shows how urban forests can help cool cities – as long as planners understand what nature and people need

For many years, I lived in the Indian city of Chennai where the summer temperatures can reach up to 44°C. With a population ...

UK and EU tree planting pledges face reality check as scientists warn the climate window is closing

The UK and EU both have ambitious targets for planting new trees to help meet climate targets. But how much progress has ...