Helena Horton

Helena Horton Environment reporter · 3-min read Songbird chicks are being killed by high levels of pesticides in the pet fur used by their parents to line their nests, a study has found.

Labour MPs have been ordered to oppose a climate bill that would make the UK's environmental targets legally binding, sparking criticism from climate advocates and backbenchers.

Toxic pesticides used in pet flea treatments are contaminating songbird nests, killing chicks and reducing hatching rates, according to new research.

Vets need to stop “profiteering” by giving dogs and cats preventive flea treatments that are wiping out insects and songbirds, according to a well-known scientist.

Rachel Reeves has been accused by environmental experts of putting the climate at risk with high carbon projects including the expansion of Heathrow airport

Rachel Reeves caused a furious backlash as she insisted a third runway at Heathrow was “set up for success”, despite scepticism in Whitehall that the plan can be reconciled with the UK's climate obligations.

Veterinarians in the UK are being urged to reduce preventive flea treatments for pets as research links the chemicals to declining insect and bird populations.

Minister to announce consultation that will exclude certain areas from housing, solar panels and onshore wind

Exclusive: Labour and Green MPs write to regulator’s chief executive voicing fears about an expensive public bailout

Grassland for rearing livestock faces largest reduction as part of effort to cut meat consumption