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Elon Musk's six secrets to business success

Thu, 2021-01-07 10:12
Six principles that have helped Elon Musk become one of the richest people on the planet.
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Whitehaven coal mine: Government refuses to call in plans

Thu, 2021-01-07 04:18
The government rejects holding an inquiry into plans for a coal mine, meaning it can progress.
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Climate change: Alaskan wilderness opens up for oil exploration

Wed, 2021-01-06 23:37
The Trump administration pushes ahead with first oil lease sales in an Arctic wildlife refuge.
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Curiosity rover: Watching an eclipse from Mars

Wed, 2021-01-06 22:59
What do eclipses look like on Mars? Nasa rovers see the planet's moons pass in front of the Sun.
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Islanders help rescue orca stranded on Orkney beach

Wed, 2021-01-06 22:23
Volunteers led the rescue effort to save the young 11ft-long stranded orca in Orkney.
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Palm cockatoo: Why a unique ‘drumming’ bird is in peril

Wed, 2021-01-06 10:05
The palm cockatoo is thought to be the only bird to use tools musically to attract a mate.
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Lyme Regis Mary Anning statue designs released

Tue, 2021-01-05 22:10
The statue to palaeontologist Mary Anning will stand near her birthplace on Lyme Regis seafront.
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Mexican fisherman 'dies after attack on Sea Shepherd conservationists'

Tue, 2021-01-05 13:25
Sea Shepherd says the collision happened after it came under attack in the Gulf of California.
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Hair ice: The strange phenomenon of 'candy floss' on trees

Mon, 2021-01-04 22:34
The unusual phenomenon looks like candy floss on the trees - but touch it and it melts away.
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Why I'm feeling hopeful about the environment in 2021

Mon, 2021-01-04 10:41
The BBC's Tom Heap explores exciting emissions-saving ideas that could help save the planet.
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Bird charity warns of harm from new wind farm

Sat, 2021-01-02 11:55
The giant development lies 75 miles away from England's largest sea bird colony in Yorkshire.
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Five ways to reduce your carbon footprint

Sat, 2021-01-02 10:09
Climate activists explain how individuals can help reduce their carbon emissions.
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Why 2021 will be turning point for tackling climate change

Fri, 2021-01-01 10:09
Next year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming.
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Lookahead 2021: What's happening in the world of science?

Thu, 2020-12-31 10:00
The BBC's global science correspondent Rebecca Morelle looks at what's coming up in the next year.
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Woolly rhino from Ice Age unearthed in Russian Arctic

Thu, 2020-12-31 08:31
Found with most of its organs intact, the rhino is thought to have lived more than 20,000 years ago.
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New Year Honours 2021: 'Green' economist recognised

Thu, 2020-12-31 08:30
Notable environmentalists and scientists are among those recognised in the New Year Honours.
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The best science long reads of 2020

Wed, 2020-12-30 19:05
A selection of the best science and environment features published this year.
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Green body gives verdict on Boris Johnson carbon-cutting policies

Tue, 2020-12-29 18:39
The Green Alliance says there is gap between the PM's plans and what is needed to meet carbon targets.
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Japan developing wooden satellites to cut space junk

Tue, 2020-12-29 11:38
A Japanese forestry firm has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world first.
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Space images: The best of 2020

Tue, 2020-12-29 10:48
There was stunning cosmic imagery to feast on over the past year - here's our pick of the offerings.
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