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Seal colony thriving 'thanks to secluded site'

Wed, 2024-12-11 11:49
The National Trust hopes the colony will continue to grow and rival others along the coast.
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Whale makes epic migration, astonishing scientists

Wed, 2024-12-11 10:02
A humpback whale makes one of the longest and most unusual migrations ever recorded, raising alarm.
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Whale makes epic migration, astonishing scientists

Wed, 2024-12-11 10:02
A humpback whale makes one of the longest and most unusual migrations ever recorded, raising alarm.
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How citizen scientists are uncovering the secret lives of blue whales

Fri, 2024-12-06 10:11
A thrifty study uncovers a wealth of data about one of the world's largest and most elusive species.
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Nasa delays astronaut flight around the Moon

Fri, 2024-12-06 07:01
The US is pushing back its planned return to the Moon as it fixes a heat shield issue.
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Wolves in EU could lose safeguards, allowing culls as numbers soar

Tue, 2024-12-03 11:09
The European Commission wants to change wolves' protected status, allowing nations to cull them.
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Bee-harming pesticides found in majority of English waterways

Tue, 2024-12-03 01:35
The chemicals can harm insects and marine wildlife, environmental charities warn.
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Top UN court to rule on key climate questions

Mon, 2024-12-02 19:51
The significant case could clarify governments' legal responsibilities in relation to climate change.
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Top UN court to rule on key climate questions

Mon, 2024-12-02 19:51
The significant case could clarify governments' legal responsibilities in relation to climate change.
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'We're inundated with abandoned goats'

Mon, 2024-12-02 16:10
A shelter in Kent says it is struggling to cope with an influx of goats being dumped at its door.
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Can flights really reach net zero by 2050 - and what will it cost holidaymakers?

Fri, 2024-11-29 11:12
Governments don’t want to tell people they’re going to have to pay more, argues an expert.
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Number of English bathing sites rated 'poor' doubles

Tue, 2024-11-26 21:01
The government blames the water companies and says tougher regulation is on the way
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Huge deal struck but is it enough? 5 takeaways from a dramatic COP29

Mon, 2024-11-25 00:13
Fraught debate revealed the divide between rich and poor as the UN conference sealed a climate finance deal.
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Huge deal struck but is it enough? 5 takeaways from a dramatic COP29

Mon, 2024-11-25 00:13
Fraught debate revealed the divide between rich and poor as the UN conference sealed a climate finance deal.
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Climate deal too little too late, poorer nations say

Sun, 2024-11-24 18:20
A deal is salvaged at the UN summit as poorer nations are promised record funding for climate action.
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China's giant sinkholes are a tourist hit - but ancient forests inside are at risk

Sat, 2024-11-23 11:22
These caves were unexplored for thousands of years, protected by swirling mists and terrifying tales.
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China's giant sinkholes are a tourist hit - but ancient forests inside are at risk

Sat, 2024-11-23 11:22
These caves were unexplored for thousands of years, protected by swirling mists and terrifying tales.
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Will China step up if Trump takes a step back on climate change?

Fri, 2024-11-22 22:07
How future talks will play out if another superpower comes to the fore, just as the US steps back
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Cop29: US out, China in - the future of climate talks?

Fri, 2024-11-22 22:07
What it means for the global climate effort if another superpower comes to the fore, just as Trump steps back
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Fury at climate talks over ‘backsliding’ on fossil fuels

Thu, 2024-11-21 21:06
Countries are split at UN climate summit over funding and commitments to reducing fossil fuel use.
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