England’s white cliffs are now eroding faster than they have done over the past few thousand years, according to new research. The iconic south coast chalk cliffs at Beachy Head (above) and Seaford ...

A plan to restore chalk streams in England, a vital type of river that plays host to species such as kingfishers, mayflies and dragonflies, may take decades despite millions of pounds worth of ...

There are fewer than 300 of these streams on the planet, and they’re teeming with life. But in recent years, detergents, microplastics, and other waste have taken a toll. A kingfisher hunts a few ...

Rachel Stubbington has received funding from the Environment Agency. Kieran J. Gething has received funding from the Environment Agency. Tim Sykes has received funding from the Environment Agency. The ...

Visitors flocked to Birling Gap, Eastbourne, East Sussex, on Sunday. (Alamy) Tourists have been pictured standing perilously close to the edge of Birling Gap on England's south coast even after two ...

Welcome to Beachy Head, England’s tallest chalk headland. From up here, the ocean stretches forever. The Beachy Head Lighthouse stands small and steady at the water’s edge. You can almost hear the ...

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 ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Rudolf Eickemeyer, Jr. (1862–1932) ...