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Tropical Storm Fred: Sixth Atlantic storm hints at above-average hurricane season

Wed, 2021-08-11 17:21
Meteorologists have named the sixth Atlantic storm of 2021, hinting at an above-average season.
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How are wildfires linked to climate change?

Wed, 2021-08-11 09:26
A series of major wildfires across the world has hit the headlines - how do they compare to previous years?
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The illegal gold mines killing rivers and livelihoods in Ghana

Wed, 2021-08-11 09:02
Sixty percent of Ghana's water bodies are now polluted, largely due to illegal mining operations.
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Chameleon-like camouflage made for soft robot

Wed, 2021-08-11 03:55
Researchers develop a robot that changes colour in response to its background.
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Artificial Intelligence may diagnose dementia in a day

Tue, 2021-08-10 14:28
The system being tested should spot the disease long before symptoms or obvious brain signs develop.
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Earth Photo 2021 winners announced

Tue, 2021-08-10 10:09
A project on family education wins the 2021 Earth Photo competition.
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Climate change: At-risk nations fear extinction after IPCC report

Tue, 2021-08-10 03:11
The most vulnerable developing countries plead for action after a stark warning from a UN panel.
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Extreme weather: How it is connected to climate change?

Tue, 2021-08-10 00:34
Heatwaves, wildfires, floods and droughts highlight how extreme weather is linked to climate change.
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Climate change: Five things we have learned from the IPCC report

Mon, 2021-08-09 22:41
What are the key takeaways from the IPCC new study on the science of climate change?
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COP26: Minister says summit must be a turning point

Mon, 2021-08-09 20:32
Zac Goldsmith says COP26 must be a "turning point", despite warnings that costs of tackling climate change will hit poor families.
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Climate change: IPCC report is 'code red for humanity'

Mon, 2021-08-09 20:22
Heating from humans has caused irreparable damage to the Earth that may get worse in coming decades.
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Climate change: Make coal history says PM, after climate warning

Mon, 2021-08-09 20:14
Boris Johnson calls for a shift towards clean energy sources after "sobering" report on climate change.
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Climate change: How to be more eco-friendly in everyday life

Mon, 2021-08-09 19:29
From food to fashion, green bloggers give their top tips to be more eco-friendly.
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Greece wildfires: Evia island residents forced to evacuate

Mon, 2021-08-09 17:35
Hundreds on the island of Evia flee to safety by sea as a record heatwave triggers devastating fires.
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Climate change: UN to reveal landmark IPCC report findings

Mon, 2021-08-09 10:38
The report will be a "massive wake-up call" to governments to cut emissions, environmental experts say.
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Why China's climate policy matters to us all

Mon, 2021-08-09 09:01
The global battle against climate change is likely to be won or lost in China.
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Climate change: Time running out to stop catastrophe - Alok Sharma

Sun, 2021-08-08 10:36
Despite his warning, the Tory climate chief does not rule out future fossil fuel projects in the UK.
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Climate change: Low-income countries 'can't keep up' with impacts

Sun, 2021-08-08 09:04
Officials warn that the severity of natural disasters is outpacing efforts to prevent their damage.
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Climate change: New report will highlight 'stark reality' of warming

Sat, 2021-08-07 11:11
The IPCC's short scientific summary due out on Monday will be strongest statement yet on climate change.
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Mayflower 400 years: How many people are related to the Mayflower pilgrims?

Sat, 2021-08-07 09:15
For some, the17th century "pilgrim fathers" are also real-life ancestors. But for how many?
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