Last summer was the second worst on record for common butterflies in the UK. If even the most familiar species are vanishing, what will it take to bring them back?
Science & environment
A Welsh organisation believes that animal studies are ineffective for human medical research. Why do we still continue relying on animal experiments?
Researchers in Cardiff have been instrumental in finding the most clear and precise images of the Universe in its nascent stage.
Thousands of volunteers are tracking bumblebees through a UK-wide survey. But can it help save one of our most threatened wild pollinators?
Queen Victoria’s gifts made news during the pandemic by behaving like gangsters. How have Llandudno residents adapted to living with them?
100,000 trees and counting: Cardiff’s community is on a mission to fight climate change with trees. Will it work?
Taff Tidy made the Guinness world record of most volunteers at a river cleanup. Why do the Welsh rivers need cleanup now more than ever?
Advocates are calling for Welsh government action to expand toy libraries. Could this initiative help families and benefit the environment?
One glaciologist explains how melting ice in our polar regions could impact Welsh communities.
How will Cardiff scientists' unexpected discovery to produce a crucial acid in a sustainable way help in the fight against climate change?
How is wildlife impacted by cities, navigating the challenges they pose, with certain species emerging as unexpected beneficiaries of this evolving ecology?
Over-planting and pollution pushed the UK's rarest snails to extinction. From just two to 2,000: How have conservationists brought them back to life?
PoachNet integrates deep learning, GPS data, and elephant behaviour to help prevent poaching of Bornean elephants in the state of Sabah.
With millions of disposable vapes discarded daily, will this ban truly reduce waste and youth vaping, or will it push users toward unregulated alternatives?
Water voles usually avoided the harsh conditions of higher altitudes, but peat bogs and moorlands are now a vital sanctuary for them.
Volunteers have collected 17,000 canisters in just two and half years. Can the River Taff survive this level of pollution?
A new store in Cardiff is perfect for dinosaur lovers, and it's open just in time for Christmas.
Voluntary group in Canton gives space to everyone to feel involved with the local community through litter picking efforts.
The charity set an ambitious target to raise over £3.8 million from long-term contributors for endangered animals and tackling the nature crisis.
An independent expert group is spearheading efforts to achieve net zero in Wales by 2035, setting an example for other countries.
Repair Café, Canton urges people to make conscious decisions towards sustainability while buying this festive season.
The newly opened kitchen at Llanrumney Hub is offering an inclusive space with tailored activities, for all residents and community members.
A unique sharing platform helps residents navigate economic challenges.
Twenty-one sites across the city will now be safeguarded for community play and sports.
A Riverside park recently redeveloped at a cost of around £200,000 has not lost its anti-social behaviour problem.
An initiative to connect Cardiff residents with healthy and sustainable local produce is open for applications.
A Victorian gatekeeper's hut is about to get a new sense of life as the local community comes together with fresh and interesting ideas.
Citizens from various areas of Cardiff have been raising a lot of complaints about potholes on their streets causing problems to cyclists, drivers and bikers driving around.
Feeling overwhelmed by the constant buzz of daily life? Wish to escape from the anxiety? There’s a secret therapy right here in Cardiff: a stroll through Roath Park.
Cardiff played host to a clothes swap event last week and we sent one roving reporter to see if he could get himself a new wardrobe.
Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22nd, with this year's theme being “Planet VS Plastic”. However, Cardiff's fight against plastic waste can be more than just Earth Day...
Here’s a guide to the best places to see spring flowers near Cardiff, including details on the types of flowers you can expect to see.
With February marking the highest temperature on record globally, how will more trees in Cardiff help with the climate crisis?
On Friday, Welsh Water will hold a temporary event at Porthcawl, which aims to unite local communities to discuss how to protect water quality.
The Northern Lights illuminated the sky over Pen y Fan, the highest peak in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, an unprecedented sight in South Wales
Birdwatching brings people closer to nature with an increasing number of young people embracing the hobby, making it more diverse.
Graduates' environmental knowledge and enthusiasm are vital as the UK creates more green jobs, ensuring a sustainable future.
Experience gardening at Railway Gardens, where friendships bloom and green thumbs grow. Will a day in the dirt yield more than just flowers?
Rats have become a growing concern in Cardiff, with reports of infestations rising sharply. Is Cardiff Council doing enough?
With Wales boasting a stunning 1,680-mile coastline, navigating our changing environment demands awareness. How can we explore responsibly?
Red Kite, a common bird in the Middle Ages, was reborn under the protection of Wales after a near extinction.
With the Welsh dark skies week marking its third year, get started with technical star watching with an expert Cardiff astronomer.
Online searches related to "climate anxiety" have seen a significant increase. What can we do to feel less anxious and make a difference for the planet?
Welsh seabirds are facing serious threats with bird flu with some populations at risk of localized extinction, according to a recent report by the RSPB.
Anyone can develop health issues from damp and mould, and simple preventive...
Wales introduced a ban on several single-use plastic products this year. The public is considering what more can be done to tackle plastic pollution.
Among the many paths of this Cardiff park, one is home to...
Siop Sero non-profit shops provide an excellent start to becoming more environmentally aware.
In order to meet its environmental aspirations, campaigners want to see the end of plans to expand the Aberpergwm mine in South Wales
As the BBC launches its latest nature series Wild Isles to celebrate the wildlife of the British and Ireland, how much nature can we find in Cardiff?
Missing from UK for 500 years, now campaigners want to bring beavers back as they can not only stop flooding but also boost wildlife.
Recent figures reveal River Taff is among the top 20 UK rivers affected by sewage pollution. How are activists and locals handling it?
As the city struggles with congestion and traffic, local campaigners demand better infrastructure for active travel
Wales’s only colony of northern gannets are at risk due to bird flu, climate change and plastic pollution. We speak to a scientist to find out the solutions.
More young people in Wales are planning to study science and part of the reason is events like Cardiff's Science Festival. We went along to find out about it.
Road projects in Wales have been discarded as it harms the environment, is Wales a step closer to tackle climate crisis?
Take a day trip on a spring day, and walk along the sea of bluebells, smelling the fragrance of hyacinth flowers at the tip of your nose, It's really exciting!
The River Wye is dying as a result of industrial poultry farming, what can be done to save one of Britain’s most iconic rivers?
Although the Welsh government has stopped selling peat compost to gardeners, more needs to be done to protect habitats, say campaigners.
Even though air quality in the UK is much improved compared to 1950s, it is still a problem for British residents’ health.
A drop in immunisation in the past four years has left Welsh women at a greater risk of developing cervical cancer.
Experts at Cardiff University believe that the increased in Strep A infection is likely to be linked to reduced immunity in the population caused by Covid.
Campaigners say, Cardiff needs better and more inclusive infrastructure to replicate a primary school where 75% of students commute by foot or bicycle.
Railway Community Gardens, a volunteer project in Cardiff, is giving away free trees to households to help fight climate change.
Flooding and pollution could be a serious problem in Cardiff's Hailey Park if plans for a new sewage works go ahead, say campaigners.
In response to Cop27's Global Day of Action, environmental groups from across Cardiff have taken to the streets in protest.
Extinction Rebellion campaigners from Cardiff to go to London to protest against the government's inaction in banning non-renewable energy.
The project aims to create a map of roadkill all over Britain to be able to reduce the impact of traffic on the UK’s wildlife.
Repair Cafes have saved 350,000kg of waste out of landfill, helping to protect the environment, save people money and bring communities together.
Wales aims to regenerate its woodland with The National Forest of Wales and in the process attain its climate change goals.
Two years on from the first UK lockdown we ask the people of Cardiff how life has changed.
Cardiff has some truly beautiful parks and glorious gardens. Dotted about the city, these green spaces provide wonderful examples of nature.
Environmental groups are challenging the dumping of mud from the Hinkley nuclear plant in the Severn Estuary, amidst questions over its radioactivity.
The incredible range of biodiversity and wildlife of Wales is under the threat of extinction. Let's take a look at some of the rare and endangered species in Wales and where you can find them.
With an increase in toxic chemicals in rivers, otters — one of Wales’ most treasured animals could be facing imminent danger once again after 60 years.
A Welsh woman living with PTSD has published her own book, inspired by nature.
As protests against Barclays fossil fuel financing reach Cardiff, is it time to re-consider our banking choices?
Sustainable drainage project in Cardiff will add to biodiversvity while improving drainage and controlling pollution.
As Wales plans to achieve carbon-free transport by 2050, experts assess the utility of electric vehicles and how sustainable they can be.
Cardiff "Light Up Safer Cycling" event for changing the attitudes to cycling.
A first of its kind blood test developed at Cardiff University could help identify at risk individuals like cancer patients against Covid-19.
Be a volunteer and find a green space to get fresh air and be close to nature at the riverside community garden.
New affordable and environment-friendly houses have been installed in Roath after being built off-site, in a first of its kind project for Cardiff
Under the Wales Climate Week, a video project aims to communicate science and covey climate crisis message to a wider audience.
The Council is taking measures to boost recycling to meet the targets for waste management in the city.
Inspection reveals that the dam would not withstand flooding event, council decides on improvement and maintenance works.
What do people think of the effectiveness and tactics of certain environmental groups, such as insulate Britain? we took to the Cardiff streets to find out.
Cardiff’s own Rainforest Narnia is a tranquil, tropical contrast to a walk in the Welsh capital.
A wonderful place for hiking in Cardiff.
If you are looking to spend some quiet time with yourself or your loved ones then this is the experience you need.
Indian students take a short break from their course to be reunited with their families during Easter. But they end up finding themselves in a tough spot.
An increase in electric cars is planned to curb emissions, but what risks do they pose to the environment?
22 million pieces of furniture are thrown away each year. How is one local project saving pre-loved items from landfill?
Schoolchildren and public contribute their talent to restore our wildlife by creating virtual ark.
People is called by a hedgehog friendly campaign to join activities to create wildlife protection lands.
Campaigners in Cardiff are trying to encourage people to grow more of their own food in a bid to boost community spirit and save the planet.
Snowdon or Yr Wyddfa: Reclaiming the Wesh name for the highest mountain in Wales
Here you can find some tips to get the most out of your next adventure
UK supermarkets have been urged to stop driving deforestation in Amazon forests, why should we take action now?