‘Small, flowering islands’: German city reveals how nature thrives when neighbours care for street tree beds

When Olivia Besters began caring for the patch of soil beneath the chestnut tree outside her home in Freiburg, Germany, more than 35 years ago, biodiversity was not on her…

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In a year of record-breaking heat, Australia and Pacific leaders meet to sharpen climate goals

Heatwaves in the United Kingdom, vast forest fires in Canada and flash flooding in Nepal – the evidence of climate change is everywhere. And no region faces a more existential…

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Chocolate without cocoa? Why the industry’s taking alternatives seriously

Alternative cocoa’s future role in chocolate: Key takeawaysCocoa shortages and volatility are accelerating interest in alternative cocoaRising chocolate demand continues to outpace global cocoa productionAlt cocoa offers manufacturers greater supply…

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