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Helena Horton

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About Helena Horton

Helena Horton is an environment reporter for the Guardian.

10 Articles

New disease caused by plastics found in seabirds

Natural History Museum scientists say plasticosis, which scars the digestive tract, is likely to affect other types of birds, too.
Race to a Safer World
News | March 16th 2023

Air pollution throws off chess players' game

The co-author of a recent study says its results have implications for anyone who has to think hard in polluted areas.
News | February 16th 2023

Would climate warning labels turn you off red meat?

Information on the environmental impact can persuade consumers against carbon-heavy food choices, a new study finds.
Race to a Safer World
News | January 12th 2023

Hot gardening trends for 2023? Think seaweed compost and bean ‘manure’

Regenerative gardening is predicted to take off next year as people future-proof spaces for extreme climate.
Race to a Safer World
News | December 28th 2022

Puffin nesting sites in western Europe could be gone by the end of this century

Researchers from the Zoological Society of London and the University of Cambridge have put together a guide on how the birds can be protected from worsening conditions, using the expertise of 80 conservationists and policymakers across 15 European countries.
Race to a Safer World
News | December 16th 2022

Why the climate crisis means some English roses will bloom no more

Award-winning rose varieties are being retired due to changing garden conditions and evolving pests.
Race to a Safer World
News | November 22nd 2022

Remember when the U.K. was a cold country?

Experts call on U.K. officials to prepare for periods of extreme heat or risk thousands of excess deaths.
Race to a Safer World
News | July 20th 2022

Snow at one of the world’s highest observatories is melting earlier

The peak at Sonnblick in the Austrian Alps has melted more than a month before its previous record time.
News | July 6th 2022

Happy No Mow May, gardeners!

The number of people not mowing their lawns is increasing after a successful campaign to keep gardens wild, a leading nature charity says.
Race to a Safer World
News | May 9th 2022

Ban European flights and cars in cities to hurt Putin, report urges

Strong measures by Europe could quickly deprive Russia of oil and gas income worth billions, experts say.
Race to a Safer World
News | April 11th 2022

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