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Climate change: Growing doubts over 'chip fat' biofuel

Wed, 2021-04-21 10:22
A new study questions the sustainability of used cooking oil imports into Europe to make biodiesel.
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Russia plans its own space station in 2025

Tue, 2021-04-20 23:52
The International Space Station is nearing the end of its life and Russia is working on a new module.
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New species of dinosaur unearthed in Chile's Atacama desert

Tue, 2021-04-20 21:22
Scientists found remains of the sauropod in rocks from what is today the Atacama desert.
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Rare bug spotted for first time in more than 30 years

Tue, 2021-04-20 20:26
The discovery in the Cairngorms is only the eighth time a cow wheat shieldbug has been recorded in Scotland.
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Climate change: Carbon 'surge' expected in post-Covid energy boom

Tue, 2021-04-20 15:07
This year should see the second-biggest-ever rise in CO2 emissions as economies rebound from Covid.
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Redonda: The Caribbean island transformed into an eco haven

Tue, 2021-04-20 09:20
After invasive rats and goats were removed from Redonda, the island's wildlife has been thriving.
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Government to speed up UK climate change target

Tue, 2021-04-20 06:58
Boris Johnson says carbon emissions must fall by 78% by 2035 - 15 years earlier than previously planned.
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Climate change: Future-proofing coffee in a warming world

Tue, 2021-04-20 01:00
A "forgotten" coffee plant that grows in warmer conditions could help ensure the drink's future.
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Greta Thunberg: Meeting David Attenborough was 'indescribable'

Mon, 2021-04-19 21:38
The teenage activist spoke to Greg James about climate change and Ikea meatballs.
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Nasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars

Mon, 2021-04-19 20:53
The Ingenuity drone completes the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world.
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The 'ghostbusters' who are helping tackle climate change

Mon, 2021-04-19 09:34
Meet the teams who track down and destroy hidden sources of greenhouse gases.
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Nasa's Ingenuity Mars helicopter set for first flight

Mon, 2021-04-19 05:09
The US space agency is ready to attempt the first powered, controlled flight on another planet.
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China and US pledge climate change commitment

Sun, 2021-04-18 18:16
The US and China announced actions to tackle climate change following meetings in Shanghai last week.
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These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia

Sun, 2021-04-18 09:03
These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia.
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Nasa chooses SpaceX to build Moon lander

Sat, 2021-04-17 08:51
SpaceX will build a lander that the US space agency will use to return humans to the Moon this decade.
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'Whitest ever' paint reflects 98% of sunlight

Fri, 2021-04-16 18:37
Researchers hope their "ultra-white" paint can save energy by reflecting sunlight from buildings.
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Human cells grown in monkey embryos spark ethical debate

Fri, 2021-04-16 05:54
Scientists confirm they have made "chimera" embryos from long-tailed macaques and humans.
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China 'can save $1.6 trillion by scrapping coal', report says

Fri, 2021-04-16 00:16
Beijing must close 588 coal-fired power plants in a decade to meet climate pledges, experts say.
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Google Earth time-lapses show a changing planet

Thu, 2021-04-15 23:00
Satellite images collected over 37 years are combined to show how Earth in a new way.
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Sir David Attenborough's new doc: 'Humans are intruders'

Thu, 2021-04-15 15:03
Sir David Attenborough fronts a new documentary on lockdown's effect on the natural world.
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