Roadsides are often littered with rubbish and weeds but they are havens for rare flowers.

An ex-child soldier who has spent years risking his life to fight illegal mining and wildlife poaching in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been given a prestigious award that honours 'environmental defenders' around the world.

The UK government may face legal action after seeking to delay publishing its plan to tackle air pollution until after the general election.

A new theory may explain the background to one of the most famous works of art ever produced.

A caterpillar that munches on plastic bags could hold the key to tackling plastic waste, say scientists.