World’s landscapes may soon be ‘devoid of wild animals’, says nature photographer

Margot Raggett, whose latest compilation shows animals scrubbed from natural habitats, calls for rethink on UK accelerated housebuilding Margot Raggett has spent the past decade raising money for conservation efforts around the world but now she feels nervous about the future. “It does feel like we’ve taken a backward step,” she said. The wildlife photographer … Read more

October heat records broken across Australia as Sydney braces for temperatures way above the norm

October heat records have been broken in several states this week as authorities in New South Wales prepare for temperatures above the norm to hit Sydney and the east coast of Australia. The Queensland outback town of Birdsville broke a new record on Tuesday, hitting 46.1C at 2.28pm local time, according to the Bureau of … Read more