In Makoko, Lagos’s iconic floating settlement, thousands of children navigate a world of canals and stilts to survive. With few schools, limited infrastructure, and rising poverty, children as young ...

Did you know that India has a huge saltwater lake that many people don't know much about? Covering around 1,100 square kilometres, this massive lagoon is a true natural wonder. It lies on the eastern ...

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The impacts of a cyanobacterial bloom at a Southland lagoon won't be known for some time, but the water has been restored. Waituna Lagoon - a wetland of international significance - had to be opened ...

The capital of Iceland has been named the most relaxing city in Europe for a short break. When it comes to a relaxing city break, Reykjavik tops the list thanks to its high air quality, abundance of ...

Meaning 'Fishing Place' this community outdoor educational facility helps showcase the native fish and their habitat, the importance of wetlands in the local Indigenous community. This website ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Long thought to be extinct, the dorona grape was prized above all others by wealthy Venetians. Now, its chance rediscovery has ignited a revival in Venice's wine. In the garden of an abandoned ...