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Hurricanes: Are they getting more violent?

Tue, 2022-09-27 10:17
As Hurricane Ian makes its way through the Caribbean towards the US - we ask if climate change is making these storms more severe?
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More than half of the world's palm trees in danger

Tue, 2022-09-27 09:44
Many useful members of this "iconic" plant family are at risk of extinction, according to a study.
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Hurricane Ian forces Nasa to shelter Artemis Moon rocket

Tue, 2022-09-27 00:57
The Artemis-I vehicle will be pulled off the launch pad in Florida to protect it from storm forces.
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German government sued over toxic air pollution

Mon, 2022-09-26 18:41
The people involved say their country is not protecting their right to breathe clean and healthy air.
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Government review of ELMS farming subsidies stokes anger

Mon, 2022-09-26 12:54
A major overhaul of farm subsidies that would pay public funds for environmental work is in doubt.
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How King Charles helped save British farmhouse cheese

Mon, 2022-09-26 10:22
The new king helped drive a renaissance in British cheesemaking when the industry was in crisis 30 years ago.
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Storm Ian delays launch of Nasa's Artemis I Moon rocket

Sun, 2022-09-25 05:41
The launch of the American space agency's big new Moon rocket is being delayed for the third time.
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Would more UK gas actually bring down prices?

Sat, 2022-09-24 13:15
The government is committed to extracting more oil and gas in the North Sea.
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Climate change risk to coastal castles - English Heritage

Fri, 2022-09-23 10:04
Rising sea levels are threatening ancient castles and forts at an accelerating rate, says English Heritage.
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Climate change: Spike in Amazon emissions linked to law enforcement

Fri, 2022-09-23 09:00
Scientists say a huge increase in deforestation in the Amazon is linked to lax law enforcement.
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Fracking ban lifted, government announces

Thu, 2022-09-22 22:58
Scientific review into fracking concludes there is still a limited understanding of impacts.
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Artemis: Nasa's Moon rocket completes fuelling test

Thu, 2022-09-22 17:25
The Space Launch System edges closer to a maiden flight after concluding a tanking demonstration.
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Rural areas 'hit harder' by cost-of-living crisis

Thu, 2022-09-22 16:39
People living in the countryside face higher costs than those in urban areas, a new report finds
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Rural areas 'hit harder' by cost-of-living crisis

Thu, 2022-09-22 16:39
People living in the countryside face higher costs than those in urban areas, a new report finds
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Prince William 'comforted' by support for his environmental work

Thu, 2022-09-22 02:47
He praised the passion of people supporting the Earthshot environmental prize he helped set up.
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Ringed Neptune captured by James Webb telescope

Wed, 2022-09-21 23:22
The super space observatory returns spectacular imagery of the Solar System's most distant planet.
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School uniforms in N America linked to PFAS "forever chemicals"

Wed, 2022-09-21 22:11
A study of school uniforms in the US and Canada shows high levels of chemical substances linked to health issues.
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Firms join forces to combat racism in chemistry

Wed, 2022-09-21 10:40
Leading firms launch a scheme to help black and minority ethnic students get jobs as chemistry researchers.
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HS2 wins route-length High Court injunction

Wed, 2022-09-21 02:04
A judge grants an 'extensive' injunction in order to prevent access without permission to HS2 land or disruption taking place to its construction.
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UN chief: 'Tax fossil fuel profits for climate damage'

Tue, 2022-09-20 23:30
Tax fossil fuel companies' profits to pay for the damage done by climate change, says UN Secretary General.
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