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Climate change: China's green power surge offers hope on warming

Thu, 2023-06-29 10:58
A boom in wind and solar energy in China may curb emissions faster than expected, a report says.
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Human remains thought to be found in Titan sub debris

Thu, 2023-06-29 08:33
Human remains believed to be found in debris recovered from Titan submersible that imploded near Titanic wreck, US Coast Guard says
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8 Ursae Minoris b: Scientists unlock mystery of planet that escaped death

Thu, 2023-06-29 01:00
A planet that should have been eaten by a huge star has baffled scientists until now.
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Climate Change Committee says UK no longer a world leader

Wed, 2023-06-28 09:01
The UK's statutory climate body criticises the government for backing new oil and gas projects.
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Climate change: World way off target to end deforestation

Tue, 2023-06-27 16:28
Data shows that cutting down tropical forests increased by 10% in 2022, despite promises made at COP26.
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Monarch butterfly's spots help it migrate - study

Sat, 2023-06-24 02:46
Researchers say that monarchs with more white spots on their wings migrate more successfully.
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Rules on pollution blocking housebuilding, says minister

Sat, 2023-06-24 02:45
Wastewater regulations are stalling new homes development in parts of England, says Baroness Scott.
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Titan sub CEO dismissed safety warnings as 'baseless cries', emails show

Sat, 2023-06-24 01:59
Warnings over the sub's safety were dismissed by OceanGate's CEO, emails seen by the BBC show.
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Titan investigation: How will they find out what happened?

Fri, 2023-06-23 06:27
Rescue teams say there was a catastrophic implosion but no clue as to why it happened.
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Barbados PM fights for shake-up of global climate finance

Thu, 2023-06-22 11:05
At a climate summit in Paris, Barbados's prime minister wants to raise billions for poor nations.
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Ukraine dam: Satellite images reveal Kakhovka canals drying up

Thu, 2023-06-22 10:14
Following the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, BBC analysis reveals the changes in the surrounding area.
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Titanic sub: Safety concerns raised about missing submersible

Thu, 2023-06-22 03:15
A former employee warned of potential safety problems with the OceanGate vessel in 2018.
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Horse Hill: Future of UK fossil fuels at stake in test case

Wed, 2023-06-21 12:03
A Surrey woman challenges the decision to allow four new oil wells on climate change grounds.
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Global network of sadistic monkey torture exposed by BBC

Tue, 2023-06-20 09:12
A year-long investigation uncovers a sadistic abuse network stretching from Indonesia to the US.
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Climate change: Sudden heat increase in seas around UK and Ireland

Mon, 2023-06-19 20:14
Scientists say water temperatures are as much as 3 to 4C above the average for this time of year in some areas.
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Switzerland referendum: Voters back carbon cuts as glaciers melt

Mon, 2023-06-19 10:22
A new law will require less dependence on imported oil and gas and more use of renewable sources.
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In pictures: Robber flies win insect photo competition

Mon, 2023-06-19 09:51
The winning images from the Royal Entomological Society Insect Week photographic competition.
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Mayon: The people constantly fleeing a Philippine volcano

Sat, 2023-06-17 08:02
Filipinos tell the BBC what it's like being routinely displaced for weeks or months on end.
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Climate change: UN to unmask fossil fuel lobbyists at climate talks

Fri, 2023-06-16 18:30
The UN takes steps to ensure that oil and gas industry delegates declare their affiliations at COP28.
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Isle of Wight: New dinosaur species discovered

Fri, 2023-06-16 13:23
The giant armoured creature, named Vectipelta barretti, dates back between 66 and 145 million years.
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