Helen Briggs
Helen Briggs is a seasoned BBC environment correspondent, known for her insightful reporting on environmental issues, conservation efforts, and the impact of climate change. She often brings attention to significant ecological topics, engaging the public with stories that highlight the importance of preserving natural habitats.
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Helen Briggs is the Environment correspondent who reported on the study of hedgehogs' night life.
Hidden cameras reveal what hedgehogs really get up to after dark
United Kingdom· 2026-01-20
Helen Briggs is the Environment correspondent who reported on the study of whale health using drone technology.
Drones detect deadly virus in Arctic whales' breathUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-19
Helen Briggs is the environment correspondent who reported on the study examining the monogamous lifestyles of different species.
Humans cuddle up to meerkats in the monogamy rankingsUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-10
Helen Briggs is the Environment Correspondent for the BBC.
La erupción volcánica que pudo haber desatado la mortal plaga de la peste negra en Europa
Panama· 2025-12-06
Helen Briggs is the Environment correspondent who reported on the volcanic eruption's link to the Black Death.
Volcanic eruption may have triggered Europe's Black Death plagueUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-04Helen Briggs is the Environment correspondent who discusses the domestication of cats.
Cats became our companions way later than you thinkUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-27
Helen Briggs is the BBC environment correspondent who reported on the study of marine animal autopsies related to plastic ingestion.
the fatal toll of plastic revealedUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-17
Helen Briggs is part of the BBC climate and science team discussing the research on chimpanzees' alcohol consumption.
Chimps 'lager a day' in ripe fruit fuels drunken monkey theoryUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-18
Helen Briggs is a BBC environment correspondent.
The Druids Oak is 800 years oldUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-29
