Antarctic ice shelves are melting dramatically, study finds

Melting of floating ice shelves around the continent is accelerating, potentially unlocking extra sea level rise from larger ice sheets jammed behind them

Fur trade booming after swing from fashion faux pas to catwalk favourite

Figures show farmers stepping up production to meet soaring demand for mink, sable, fox and ferret pelts

Dior & I: behind the scenes at the legendary atelier

Director Frédéric Tcheng discussed fashion’s obsession with Coke Zero and helping Raf Simons get over his camera shyness at a Guardian Membership screening at Clapham Picturehouse last week. Here are the highlights

Fossil fuels are way more expensive than you think

A new study estimates the costs of energy sources including their carbon and other air pollutants

If cool was a person, it would be Pharrell

2015 CFDA Fashion Icon Award goes to Pharrell Williams. Pharrell Williams‘s unique style has earned him a reputation for being one of the world’s most recognizable trendsetters. The American singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer will be honored with the Fashion Icon Award at the 2015 CFDA Fashion Awards on June 1st at Lincoln … Read more

The art market reached its highest ever record level of sales

This year’s TEFAF Art Market Report shows that in 2014 the global art market reached its highest ever-recorded level, a total of just over €51 billion worldwide, a 7% year-on-year increase taking it above the 2007 pre-recession level of €48 billion. The TEFAF Art Market Report 2015 is a wide ranging report that examines the global … Read more