EarthHundreds of thousands grapple with East Africa floodsEast Africa is being pounded by unusually heavy rains linked to a combination of global weather events.Searing heat shuts schools for 33 million childrenThe scavengers stalking the world's citiesFuture Earth: Sign up to our newsletterHow Earth Day was bornFutureThe 1968 photo that changed the worldFutureThe rivers cleared by conveyor belt in EcuadorFutureThese are the neighbourhoods in most urgent need of treesFutureThis is how you make the world's oldest beerFutureFuture PlanetCalifornia's beaches are home to wild fish orgiesMillions of small fish fling themselves on Californian beaches to have sex – strictly under the full or new Moon.FutureTexan skyscrapers go dark to save birds' lives About two billion birds fly through Texas in the spring – and lit-up buildings pose a deadly risk. A growing campaign seeks to save birds with darkness.FutureWorld of WonderNasa reveals giant lava lake on Jupiter's volcanic moonNew research suggests the fiery moon Io has been spewing lava for billions of years.See moreVideoWhy giant hailstones are on the riseAlthough huge hailstones are still rare, there are signs that their frequency and size are increasing.Weather & scienceListen to world's first 'chat' between humans and whalesScientists had a conversation with Twain, the humpback whale. It's the first ever recorded chat of its kind.Natural wondersEngland's 'largest gold nugget' discoveredA metal detectorist has uncovered something pretty unexpected and highly valuable on farmland in rural England.Natural wondersPhotos from the deep sea show 'exciting' new speciesScientists exploring the ocean off the New Zealand coast believe they have discovered 100 new marine species.Natural wondersWhat 'zombie fires' are and why they pose a risk for CanadaOver 100 fires in one province alone have been burning under the Canadian snow at an unprecedented rate.Weather & scienceAlaska's melting glaciers that rip homes apartQasa Alom meets a team conducting research on Alaska's changing environment.Weather & scienceMesmerising life in the deep seaExplore depths where volcanic fluids meet near-freezing seawater, creating a dynamic clash below.Natural wondersWhat happens when it rains space debrisA bus-sized satellite has become the latest piece to fall to Earth. How often does that happen?Weather & scienceWhy electric vehicles struggle in extreme coldFreezing temperatures affect electric vehicles in two major ways. Watch to discover how and why.Weather & scienceThe spongy creatures cleaning Zanzibar's oceansAs ocean temperatures rise, women in Zanzibar turn to natural sea sponge farming to stay afloat.Sustainable businessThe race to fix clean energy's waste problemWhile wind electricity is clean, this green industry has a waste problem. Now there's a race to solve it.Climate solutionsGiving fashion from upcycled scrapsWant to gift sustainably, dress stylishly, and help the planet? Scraps might be the answer. Green living'It's like being in a farm from outer space'Tech-loving traveller Paul Carter visits a new kind of farm - one that has to be accessed via an airlock.Climate solutionsJapan's testbed for future sustainabilityHow a project near Fukushima has become a lab for demonstrating sustainable ideas for Japan and the wider world.Climate solutionsHow to ship solar power from sea to shoreOne company is developing a new way of transferring energy from sea to shore, and it's all powered by the wind.Climate solutionsThe sacred birds of longevity revered in BhutanThe black-necked cranes are a revered species across the Himalayas.Weather & scienceHow to live a zero-waste life in a wasteful worldLiving a zero-waste life is great for the environment and your wallet. How does it work?Green livingSouth Africa's all-female ranger squadA day in the life of the Black Mambas.Climate solutionsIntense beekeeping and wildfires are harming Turkey’s beesTurkey’s bee populations are dwindling due to intense beekeeping practices and wildfires.Green livingThe luxury cars going electricLara Lewington visits car manufacturer Bentley to find out how it is making the shift to electric.Green livingEditor's picksFloods cause widespread devastation in KenyaThe UN says that at least 32 people have died and more than 40,000 have been forced from their homes.See moreMore EarthRed squirrel survival 'down to four pensioners'The conservation group trap and kill invasive grey squirrels, to protect the native reds.TyneThe stunning Tuscan town even Italians don't knowPeccioli, the winner of this year's national "Borgo dei Borghi" competition, blends its medieval past with an eye-catching contemporary art scene and wandering robots.TravelPony recovering after being pulled from trenchCrews use specialist equipment to rescue Basil after he becomes stuck.England'I've killed 300 squirrels in four years' Grey squirrels are spreading to the north of England and wiping out the native red squirrels.TyneWhat is happening with Flamingo Land at Loch Lomond? A West Dunbartonshire Council meeting will discuss plans for the controversial resort.Glasgow & West ScotlandUnexploded bomb found on Lincolnshire beachA controlled explosion was carried out, Mablethorpe Coastguard said.Science & EnvironmentThere's no need to shower every day - here's whySome experts believe that everyday showering is based more on a 'social contract' than actual need.CultureRunaway horses filmed racing through central LondonVideo on social media shows two horses, one covered in blood, running through central London.LondonBug splat survey shows decline in insect numbersThe annual Bugs Matter survey is compiled by hundreds of volunteers across Kent and the UK. Science & Environment