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US environmental agency releases climate report delayed by Trump

Thu, 2021-05-13 08:35
The report says the impact of climate change is being felt by Americans "with increasing regularity".
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Animal welfare plan unveiled by government

Wed, 2021-05-12 12:24
The UK government introduces a wide-ranging plan to improve the welfare of some animals.
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Biodiversity: Throwing money at schemes ineffective - charity

Wed, 2021-05-12 10:54
Many internationally funded conservation schemes are underfunded and ineffective, researchers conclude.
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Queen's Speech: Government makes pledges on animal welfare

Wed, 2021-05-12 03:49
All creatures great and small will be protected in the new proposals, according to the Queen's Speech.
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Forests the size of France regrown since 2000, study suggests

Tue, 2021-05-11 14:40
Conservation groups say naturally restored forests can help in the fight against climate change.
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Mind-boggling magnets could unlock plentiful power

Tue, 2021-05-11 09:09
Powerful magnets are bringing abundant, pollution-free electricity a step closer.
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Nasa craft carrying 4.5bn-year-old asteroid dust begins long trek home

Tue, 2021-05-11 06:31
Scientists believe the dust sample may provide clues on the formation of the Solar System.
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Sir David Attenborough: Problems that await greater than the epidemic

Mon, 2021-05-10 09:27
The broadcaster calls on nations to act in agreement as he is appointed People's Advocate at COP26.
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Chinese rocket debris crashes into Indian Ocean - state media

Sun, 2021-05-09 18:30
Most of the Chinese Long March-5b rocket reportedly disintegrated as it re-entered the atmosphere.
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Chernobyl alcohol drink seized by authorities

Sat, 2021-05-08 18:57
The first batch of a spirit made with ingredients grown in the Chernobyl exclusion zone is seized.
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Big Chinese rocket segment set to fall to Earth

Fri, 2021-05-07 17:30
Tracking radars are following closely the gradual fall to Earth of a large Chinese rocket vehicle.
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Report: China emissions exceed all developed nations combined

Fri, 2021-05-07 14:52
The country is responsible for 27% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report.
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Chinese rocket debris expected to crash onto Earth this weekend

Fri, 2021-05-07 14:40
The rocket carried parts of a new space station and now no one knows where and when it will fall.
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Rare fish set for return to River Severn breeding grounds

Fri, 2021-05-07 09:16
One of the UK's rarest fish is set to benefit from a conservation project to unlock the River Severn.
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Road and rail building plans under review after Covid

Fri, 2021-05-07 05:58
Post-pandemic shifts in travel habits could undermine the logic behind many infrastructure projects.
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Cutting methane gas 'crucial for climate fight'

Fri, 2021-05-07 01:30
Reducing methane emissions needs to play a much more important role in tackling global warming.
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India Covid: Is the second wave slowing down?

Thu, 2021-05-06 22:13
There are signs infections have slowed in some regions - but is India past the worst?
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Income inequality 'drives global wildlife trade'

Thu, 2021-05-06 04:04
Some 420 million wild animals have been traded in 226 nations over two decades, new data suggests.
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Ancient child grave was Africa's earliest funeral

Thu, 2021-05-06 01:03
A young child buried in a cave 78,000 years ago is the earliest known funeral in Africa.
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Pétrus wine aged in space up for sale at Christie's

Wed, 2021-05-05 20:48
Christie's predicts the bottle of Pétrus 2000 that orbited the earth could sell for $1m (£720,000).
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