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Lean times hit the vertical farming business

Tue, 2023-07-18 09:01
Vertical farms are going through a tough period - do the hi-tech indoor farms have a future?
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Heatwaves are new normal as 50C hits US and China - UN

Tue, 2023-07-18 06:52
The European heatwave may last into August, the World Meteorological Organisation warns.
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Climate change plan will leave UK unprepared, advisors warn

Tue, 2023-07-18 04:42
The latest plan to prepare the UK for intense heatwaves and flooding falls short of expectation.
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US refuses climate reparations for developing nations

Fri, 2023-07-14 13:19
Climate envoy John Kerry made the remarks before he travels to China to discuss climate change issues.
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Watch: Man catches Florida’s longest-ever Burmese python

Fri, 2023-07-14 12:43
A Florida hunter has wrestled and caught a 19ft Burmese python, the longest-ever documented in the state.
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The US military revives an idea for stealthy sea power

Fri, 2023-07-14 09:00
Powerful new magnets have revived efforts to build a quiet propulsion system for ships and submarines.
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Facts are up against fear ahead of Fukushima water release

Fri, 2023-07-14 07:54
Locals struggle to believe the plant's treated radioactive water is safe to pump into the Pacific Ocean.
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Chandrayaan-3: India set to launch historic Moon mission

Fri, 2023-07-14 07:39
If Chandrayaan-3 succeeds, India will be the first to land near the Moon's little-explored south pole.
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Cambridge Uni hopes to build own solar farm

Fri, 2023-07-14 07:30
Any application will need to go to the secretary of state before a solar farm can be installed.
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James Webb telescope image dazzles on science birthday

Thu, 2023-07-13 00:14
The space observatory delivers a fascinating view of starbirth to mark one year of operations.
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Watch: First ever panda twins born in South Korea

Wed, 2023-07-12 12:42
The moment a giant panda gave birth to twins for the first time in South Korea has been captured on camera.
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Birds get revenge by using anti-bird spikes in nests

Wed, 2023-07-12 03:10
A report suggests they are using sharp metal deterrents like humans do - to keep pests away.
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Watch: Molten lava gushes from Iceland volcano

Tue, 2023-07-11 11:24
An eruption has sent lava and smoke pouring on the Reykjanes peninsula following intense earthquake activity in the area.
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The dangerous plants lurking in plain sight

Tue, 2023-07-11 10:24
As concerns are voiced about hemlock near a school, an expert tells of other deadly green neighbours.
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Transparent mouse could improve cancer drug tests

Tue, 2023-07-11 01:02
Scientists say a new scanning method that can identify tiny tumours could revolutionise medical research.
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London wildfire response hit by crew shortages - report

Mon, 2023-07-10 23:00
Crew shortages meant 39 engines were not available to fight London's wildfires last July, a review finds.
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Crunch talks due on deep-sea mining controversy

Mon, 2023-07-10 12:10
Scientists are concerned about the environmental impact if commercial deep sea mining begins.
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How warming oceans are driving the climate juggernaut

Sun, 2023-07-09 10:02
Experts are predicting that the developing El Niño is likely to make 2023 the world's hottest year.
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Climate change: Shipping agrees net-zero goal but critics chide deal

Fri, 2023-07-07 20:00
Countries have agreed to limit carbon from shipping by 2050 but green groups say the pact is flawed.
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World records hottest day for third time in a week

Fri, 2023-07-07 19:43
One group of scientists reported a third global high calculated with satellites and computer models.
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