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Wet wipes ban planned in England to tackle water pollution

Tue, 2023-04-04 07:36
The environment minister says she will ban wet wipes but critics say it barely tackles the problem.
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Unlimited fines for water companies dumping sewage

Sat, 2023-04-01 16:32
Ministers want to "make polluters pay", after more than 300,000 waste spills in England's waterways last year.
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Sewage entered rivers and seas on average 825 times a day last year

Sat, 2023-04-01 00:39
Environment Agency data shows sewage spilled into England's waterways for over 1.75 million hours last year.
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Plymouth scientist Imogen Napper: Why I joined battle to beat space junk

Fri, 2023-03-31 15:11
Space debris falling to Earth puts fighting orbiting debris into sharp focus for Plymouth scientist.
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Virgin Orbit: Sir Richard Branson's rocket company lays off 85% of staff

Fri, 2023-03-31 12:28
Virgin Orbit will cease operations for the foreseeable future, according to media reports.
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Thailand's extreme air pollution: 'I feel sorry for my daughter'

Fri, 2023-03-31 07:14
More than 1.3 million Thais have fallen ill this year from a spike in extreme air pollution.
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Antarctic ocean currents heading for collapse- report

Thu, 2023-03-30 13:18
Melting ice could trigger a disastrous chain reaction, a new Australian study warns
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Thailand: Watch wildfire engulf a mountain in Khao Laem National Park

Thu, 2023-03-30 12:06
The blaze raced through Khao Laem National Park on Wednesday night.
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'Power up Britain' plan targets emissions and costs

Thu, 2023-03-30 11:25
Ministers say the UK should have Europe's cheapest electricity by 2050, but critics call plans a "rehash".
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The 70s nuclear relic that may be about to open at last

Thu, 2023-03-30 07:07
Finished in 1986, the Bataan plant in the Philippines has never produced a kilowatt of electricity.
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Swiss court case ties human rights to climate change

Wed, 2023-03-29 10:50
Thousands of women say the country's climate change policy damages their right to life and health.
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Climate change: Push for decision at world’s top court

Wed, 2023-03-29 10:38
Pacific island students are seeking clarity on countries' obligations to fight rising temperatures.
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Climate change: England not prepared for impact

Wed, 2023-03-29 10:35
The government's advisers urge a "step change" in climate adaptation policy to avoid an increased risk to life.
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How California floods affect US food prices

Wed, 2023-03-29 09:39
Flooded farmlands in America's "bread basket" have big consequences for US and global food supplies.
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New cars sold in EU must be zero-emission from 2035

Wed, 2023-03-29 05:41
The deal was delayed for weeks after Germany called for an exemption for cars running on e-fuels.
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Space scientists reveal brightest gamma explosion ever

Wed, 2023-03-29 04:00
Nasa satellites detected an explosion two billion light-years away which lit up the galaxy.
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Inside Britain's biggest sewer under London's River Thames

Tue, 2023-03-28 14:02
The new tunnel under the River Thames in London is 25km long was built at a cost of almost £5bn.
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Lebanon crisis: The Syrian refugees recycling to stay alive

Tue, 2023-03-28 12:31
Companies pay tiny amounts for recyclable waste in Beirut. Deiri Fayyad dives into bins to find it.
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Five planets to line up in night sky

Tue, 2023-03-28 00:24
To spot all five, timing and a clear view of the western horizon will be key.
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Climate change: trees grow for extra month as planet warms - study

Mon, 2023-03-27 23:13
Scientists compared recent tree growth with detailed notes from a 19th Century Ohio farmer
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