Earth faces sixth ‘great extinction’ with 41% of amphibians set to go the way of the dodo

Analysis for prestigious Nature magazine sounds alarm on the way that human activity, from overfishing to agriculture, is forcing a vast number of species to vanish from the wild

Northern white rhino’s death leaves just five left in the world

Global warming continues despite continuous denial

A new paper shows that the Earth’s climate has continued to warm rapidly in recent years

The weather bomb, the polar vortex, #snowvember: will the storm of extreme weather names ever end?

It used to be that only hurricanes and typhoons were entitled to them, but now barely a day’s forecast goes by without another catchy monicker being coined

Should I worry about cheap cashmere?

Just about every clothing supplier out there is offering deals on cashmere, including the cheap ones. Should I be concerned?

If you have an ethical dilemma, email Lucy at lucy.siegle@observer.co.uk

Ninth Annual Women of Worth shines a spotlight on women making a difference in the world through volunteerism

Women of Worth drive to make a difference in the world. The program is inspiring more women to follow their passion and make an impact. L’Oreal is once again shining a spotlight on women making a beautiful difference in the world through volunteerism. L’Oreal Paris honored 10 women for their extraordinary contributions to their communities at … Read more

The 7-day sailing extravaganza to the Bahamas. Heading to the subtropical eco-Eldorado this New Year

New Year 2015 in the Bahamas Tour. Happy Sailing around the Exuma Cays. Discerning travelers want to make memories all over the world. We want fully immersive experiences both in the air and on the ground. One of our favorite things to do is to go where we have never been, including for the New … Read more