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Are wildfires in the US getting worse?

Fri, 2023-07-07 11:15
Record temperatures and smoke-filled skies have shown that the threat of wildfires can impact millions of people.
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High-status ancient Spanish tomb held 'Ivory Lady'

Fri, 2023-07-07 03:29
Archaeologists use a new technique to discover that a high-status tomb contained a woman not a man.
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Sweden charges Greta Thunberg for blockading oil port

Thu, 2023-07-06 20:19
The climate activist blocked a port handling fossil fuels with a group of young activists in June.
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Watch the moment Europe’s last Ariane-5 rocket blasts off

Thu, 2023-07-06 11:51
Europe launched its last Ariane-5 rocket from French Guiana on Wednesday, carrying two military communications satellites.
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Horizon research deal with EU awaits Sunak's signature

Thu, 2023-07-06 10:26
BBC News understands a deal has been negotiated over UK association with the Horizon programme.
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Oil giant Shell warns cutting production 'dangerous'

Thu, 2023-07-06 09:01
The world's need for fossil fuels is "desperate", Shell's chief executive told the BBC.
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Renovation of Cavers Castle held up by great crested newts

Thu, 2023-07-06 08:19
A bid to restore the crumbling building is delayed after a protected species is found in a pond.
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Beavers to make Nene Wetlands return after 400 years

Thu, 2023-07-06 07:19
The Wildlife Trust in Northamptonshire says the dam-building mammals will be released next winter.
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Fukushima: Anxiety and anger over Japan's nuclear waste water plan

Wed, 2023-07-05 15:17
Japan wants to release Fukushima's waste water into the ocean - and a lot of people are not happy.
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Memo reveals pressure on climate finance pledge

Wed, 2023-07-05 13:11
The government says it remains committed to spending £11.6bn of its overseas aid budget on climate.
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Climate change: World's hottest day since records began

Wed, 2023-07-05 04:28
Monday 3 July was the warmest day yet recorded with temperatures averaging over 17C for the first time.
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Scientists see early universe in slow-motion for first time

Wed, 2023-07-05 00:35
Researchers use the celestial objects quasars to measure time near the start of the universe.
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ULEZ expansion: Judicial review to start at the High Court

Tue, 2023-07-04 13:58
Five councils bring a legal challenge against the London mayor's plans to expand ULEZ.
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UK weather: hottest June since records began - Met Office

Tue, 2023-07-04 02:24
Scientists found evidence that climate change made the warmer weather last month more likely.
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Hottest June kills UK fish and threatens insects

Mon, 2023-07-03 12:01
The Met Office will confirm on Monday if the record-breaking temperatures are linked to climate change.
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Shipping faces showdown over greenhouse gasses

Mon, 2023-07-03 10:20
Global maritime industry faces a major decision on curbing carbon as pressure grows for a net-zero target.
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Mystery sea urchin deaths threaten Red Sea coral reefs

Sun, 2023-07-02 09:09
Sea algae could take over coral reefs after an unknown disease decimated sea urchin populations.
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Sex life of rare 'leopard-print' frog revealed

Sat, 2023-07-01 10:05
An all-female team tracked it down amid deadly snakes and 50C heat in a forest known as 'hell on Earth'.
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London Super Sewer gets underground flower garden

Sat, 2023-07-01 01:57
The artificial oasis 50m beneath London aims to reflect a healthier future for the River Thames once the new sewer opens.
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Humans hundreds of times 'deadlier' than sharks

Fri, 2023-06-30 20:31
We exploit around a third of wild animals for own own uses, putting almost half at risk of extinction.
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