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Nature 'more important than ever during lockdown'

Mon, 2021-04-26 23:44
Data confirms what many suspected - that nature and green spaces have provided solace during lockdown.
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Space junk map tracks 200 ‘ticking time bombs’

Mon, 2021-04-26 09:09
Large defunct rocket bodies have the potential to break into thousands of pieces, threatening functioning satellites that provide vital services like GPS.
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The salmon you buy in the future may be farmed on land

Mon, 2021-04-26 09:07
A giant fish farm in Florida is rearing salmon for the US market in a huge indoor facility.
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Brazil: Environment police battle for Amazon rainforest

Sun, 2021-04-25 09:04
Riots, policy changes and funding cuts have all threatened the mission to protect the Amazon rainforest from deforestation.
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US Dragon spaceship arrives at International Space Station

Sat, 2021-04-24 23:00
SpaceX's Dragon Endeavour spacecraft has docked with the International Space Station.
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Brazil cuts environment budget despite climate summit pledge

Sat, 2021-04-24 20:02
At a climate summit, President Bolsonaro had promised to boost spending and tackle deforestation.
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Greta Thunberg becomes 'bunny hugger' on Twitter

Fri, 2021-04-23 21:40
Climate activist updates her social media biography following Boris Johnson comments at climate summit.
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US Dragon crewship launches to space station

Fri, 2021-04-23 19:57
Four astronauts leave Florida in a Dragon capsule bound for the International Space Station.
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Covid: Scientists find more evidence of human-to-cat transmission

Fri, 2021-04-23 15:07
Researchers at Glasgow University identified two cases where they believe cats developed Covid-19 after their owners.
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Australia resists calls for tougher climate targets

Fri, 2021-04-23 11:11
The country remains out of step with other major nations by refusing to commit to deeper emissions cuts.
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Chernobyl radiation damage 'not passed to children'

Fri, 2021-04-23 09:27
A study found no mutations associated with a parent's exposure in the 1986 nuclear accident.
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Boris Johnson: Climate change about jobs not 'bunny hugging'

Fri, 2021-04-23 01:44
Speaking at a virtual summit, Boris Johnson urges world leaders to "build back greener".
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What is the Paris climate agreement and why did the US rejoin?

Thu, 2021-04-22 22:07
After rejoining the agreement, the US wants to show it is serious about climate change.
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Climate change: Biden summit to push for 'immediate' action

Thu, 2021-04-22 09:37
Forty world leaders will be urged to increase their carbon-cutting actions at US virtual summit.
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Coffee waste: Companies offer up new solutions

Thu, 2021-04-22 09:13
A new crop of coffee companies have solutions to cut waste in their industry.
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Climate Basics: Your carbon footprint explained

Thu, 2021-04-22 09:03
BBC Reality Check's Chris Morris explains how changing three aspects of how you live can make the biggest dent to your carbon footprint.
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Climate change: Shipping industry calls for new global carbon tax

Thu, 2021-04-22 03:41
The global shipping industry wants governments to tax their carbon emissions as they try to tackle climate change
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Lyrid meteor shower: Skywatchers set for sunrise or sunset view on Thursday

Thu, 2021-04-22 02:46
The best time to view it will be early morning or after sunset on Thursday, astronomers say.
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Air pollution: Coroner calls for law change after Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah's death

Wed, 2021-04-21 21:46
Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah's mother calls on the government to "reduce air pollution immediately".
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Climate change: EU to cut CO2 emissions by 55% by 2030

Wed, 2021-04-21 20:07
The EU's climate-change goals of becoming climate neutral by 2050 will become legally binding.
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