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On test: insulated jackets reviewed
When the temperature drops, you need to keep yourself warm. Which insulated jacket is right for you?...
Survey finds 'significant' amount of microplastic pollution on Snowdon
Scientists analysing survey results have found significant quantities of microplastic pollution on Wales’s highest mountain.
PrimaLoft follows insulation innovation with new biodegradable fabric
An expansion of its Bio range could see PrimaLoft's new fabric appearing in outdoor clothing from 2020.
Wildfire warning for South Pennines as dry weather continues
The continued dry spell has increased the risk of wildfires on the Pennine moors, authorities warned.
Waterproof clothing and fluorocarbons: what you need to know about your beloved jacket
Chemicals used to help waterproof outdoor clothing have come under the microscope, and change is in the air.
Pennine walkers urged to help log lifesaving sphagnum moss bogs
Scientists are asking outdoor enthusiasts to help them log an important lifesaving moorland plant. Sphagnum moss helped save lives during both Worl...
Scientists reveal plan to cover Kinder Scout in green slime
Conservationists plan to cover parts of the Peak District’s highest hill in green slime. Walkers have been warned to expect scenes reminiscent of...
Outdoor boss warns UK industry of gathering storm over waterproofing chemicals
Greenpeace is gunning for the outdoor industry because of chemicals in waterproof gear. But Nikwax's boss believes every cloud has a silver lining...
Fire warning for walkers on 'valuable' moors
Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts are being warned the fire risk on Pennine moors is high as Easter approaches.
On test: lightweight walking boots reviewed
The return of more typical UK weather after an unprecedented dry spell enabled us to complete our evaluation of 11 pairs of lightweight boots in the British countryside and hills.
Polartec lightweight Power Air: a waste-free wardrobe
Polartec's new Lightweight Power Air continues the move to reducing waste and cutting microfibres in the environment.
Moorland group joins Emily Brontë bicentenary celebrations with Bogtastic visit
A conservation group will join celebrations to mark the bicentenary of an author whose work inspires thousands of visits to the moors around her former home.
Páramo wins Guardian sustainable business award after 'detoxing' move
An outdoor brand has won an award for its commitment to ‘detoxing’ its clothing. Páramo was announced winner of the ‘bold move’ category i...
Pennine peat project saves CO2 equivalent to 7-million-mile car trip
Work on conserving peat moorlands in the Pennines have saved as much carbon dioxide as a 7-million-mile car journey would produce.
Berghaus is first British outdoor brand to adopt bluesign eco-mark
Top brand Berghaus scores a first as it adopts the bluesign system for some of its clothing...
Watering cans among huge haul of rubbish cleared by Lakeland volunteers
Volunteer litter pickers pulled a couple of watering cans, along with more mundane rubbish, from the shores of three Cumbrian lakes.
Outdoor fans warned of wildfire danger in South Pennines
Outdoor enthusiasts are being warned to be on their guard against wildfires after blazes destroyed Pennine moorlands.
Highland laird fined for river works that put rare species at risk
A Scottish laird was fined £9,000 for carrying out unauthorised engineering work in Scotland’s longest river on his Highland estate.