Harry Cockburn

Harry Cockburn is environment correspondent at The Independent and writes news, features, analysis and opinion pieces about the natural world and the climate crisis. Since joining in 2016 he has also worked as a newsdesk editor and night editor.

<p>Adelie penguins are among the species threatened by the dramatic Antarctic change </p>

‘Shocking’ loss of sea ice in Antarctica and what it means for us all

<p>Hot topic: the geothermal power plant at Blue Lagoon, Iceland offers an example of how Britain could ease its energy crisis </p>

‘Electrifyingly exciting’: How geothermal energy can power our future

<p>A wind farm in the North Sea. Government support for new oil and gas in the area could raise costs and delay offshore wind expansion</p>

‘Misguided’ North Sea oil and gas dash risks impacting offshore wind

<p>Declining populations of insects can be indicated by falling numbers found on the front of vehicles</p>

Scientists worried about number of insects splattered on number plates