Oil spill from passing ship blackens Israel’s Mediterranean shoreline
Volunteers gather to remove clumps of tar in cleanup effort that could take months or years, officials say
The Observer view on triumph on Mars and tragedy in Texas
As with space travel, co-operation is crucial in solving the country’s infrastructure problems
‘A world of sound opens up’: how 10 minutes in nature reaps rewards
Sir David Attenborough’s advice to spend quiet time in woodland is revelatory, once you get past the drone of the…
The Guardian view on Texas storms and power cuts: preparing for the worst
The outages endured by residents result from the state’s political decisions – but all of us need to think more…
Very few of world’s rivers undamaged by humanity, study finds
Rivers are biodiversity hotspots but pollution, dams and invasive species have caused havoc
Mink farms a continuing Covid risk to humans and wildlife, warn EU experts
Health experts call for regular testing of staff and animals after coronavirus found at 400 breeding units across Europe
Call to tax international flights to raise climate funds for poor countries
Six experts say failure to reform climate finance risks undermining trust in Paris agreement
Ronald Pickup, much-loved star of stage and screen, dies aged 80
The actor found global fame with The Crown and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, following a prolific and acclaimed career…
Country diary: hammering hail and a rare sight of crystalline beauty
Comins Coch, Ceredigion: A single speck, no larger than an apple pip, settled on my sleeve – showing against the…
Revealed: chemicals giant sold Louisiana plant amid fears over cost of offsetting toxic emissions
Multibillion-dollar company DuPont worried about the potential cost of offsetting emissions of a ‘likely human carcinogen’