Positive Change


Back from extinction

Scientists discover bird that came back from the dead
A species which became extinct 136,000 years ago in a rare flood on an Indian Ocean atoll has now re-emerged in the same place.


A boost for bees

Seven-mile ‘bee corridor’ coming to London to boost dwindling numbers
A seven-mile “bee corridor” of vibrant wildflowers is being planted to encourage the insect’s population in London. The pathway for bees will be formed of 22 meadows sown through parks and green spaces in the north west of the capital. These will be in place in time for summer according to Brent cou…


Pesticide ban in France

France Becomes The First Country to Ban All Five Pesticides Linked to Bee Deaths
France has now set the benchmark in the global effort to save the bees and prevent “ecological Armageddon.” The country banned all 5 of the…


Beavers gain protection

Beavers given protected status in Scotland
The new legislation makes it illegal to kill beavers or destroy established dams without a licence.


66 Million trees planted

1.5 Million Volunteers Plant 66 Million Trees in 12 Hours, Breaking Guinness World Record
The central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh set a new Guinness World Record on Sunday after …


Donations for the planet

83-Year-Old Swiss Entrepreneur Donates $1 Billion to Protect the Planet
Swiss investor and environmentalist Hansjörg Wyss has donated $1 billion to protect 30% of the planet’s lands and oceans and help fight climate change.


Hope for endangered parrot

Critically endangered kākāpō – the world’s fattest parrot – has record breeding season
Just 147 adult kākāpō are alive today in their native New Zealand, but scientists hope their fortunes are turning around


5 steps to help the planet

Five Steps To Help Save Our Planet
Discover what you can do to help save our planet.


David Attenborough interviewed about Our Planet

Our Planet: When Lily Cole met David Attenborough
The actress and environmentalist quizzes Sir David on the fate of the planet, his carbon footprint — and why he has joined Netflix for new series Our Planet


A plea for help for our oceans

Seychelles leader wants more help for world’s ‘beating blue heart’
Danny Faure’s island nation is one of many threatened by global warming as he pleads for more help for the world’s