The seven megatrends that could beat global warming: ‘There is reason for hope’

Until recently the battle to avert catastrophic climate change – floods, droughts, famine, mass migrations – seemed to be lost. But with the tipping point just years away, the tide is finally turning, thanks to innovations ranging from cheap renewables to lab-grown meat and electric airplanes

Trophy hunting is vile. Stan Kroenke’s TV channel must be banned

The Arsenal owner’s launch of My Outdoor TV channel has sickened the public – but he won’t care. Only legislation can deal with it and the blood sports it depicts

Saved: the endangered species back from the brink of extinction

Human activity has put wildlife around the world at risk, but many creatures are now thriving thanks to conservationists

Good news for elephants: China’s legal ivory trade is ‘dying’ as prices fall

Elephant conservationists hopeful that demand for ivory in China is falling amid government clampdown on ivory sellers, but experts remain wary of poaching

What drives the demand for rhino horns?

Should we accept that Vietnamese medicinal demand for rhino horns is traditional, and inevitable? Those who stockpile horns think so

‘What can I do to help elephants?’

Climate change, poaching, competition for food and water … elephants have never faced such threats. Here are more than 50 ways to give them a helping hand. Can you add to the list?