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Climate change threatens health and survival of urban trees

Tue, 2022-09-20 11:10
Oaks, maples and chestnuts found in cities are among over 1,000 tree species that are flagged at risk.
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I hope King Charles will push for action on climate change, says John Kerry

Sat, 2022-09-17 23:40
The US presidential envoy says the King can "leverage" the action needed to tackle global warming.
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Cheetah: World's fastest cat returns to India after 70 years

Sat, 2022-09-17 09:26
A group of eight cats is due to arrive from Namibia on the occasion of PM Narendra Modi's birthday.
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China, Europe, US drought: Is 2022 the driest year recorded?

Sat, 2022-09-17 09:16
Heatwaves hit China, Europe and the US, causing lakes and rivers to dry up. Is this year the driest ever?
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Colourful songbirds could be traded to extinction

Sat, 2022-09-17 09:00
The wild bird trade is set to make tropical forests "drab", a study shows.
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Climate change: Pakistan floods 'likely' made worse by warming

Fri, 2022-09-16 08:41
Emissions from human activities played a role in the recent floods that have brought devastation to Pakistan.
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Astronomy Photographer of the Year: 'Once in a lifetime' picture of comet wins award

Fri, 2022-09-16 04:57
Winning images of the mysterious and beautiful parts of our Universe are on display in London.
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World's oldest heart found in prehistoric fish

Fri, 2022-09-16 04:00
Scientists say the 'jaw-dropping' discovery gives an insight into the evolution of human hearts.
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Hundreds spot fireball shooting across night sky

Thu, 2022-09-15 18:07
A "shooting star" seen across Scotland and Northern Ireland could have been a meteor or space junk.
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Switching to renewable energy could save trillions - study

Wed, 2022-09-14 01:26
New report says falling cost of renewable energy makes switch from fossil fuels cheapest option.
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Rare ‘triple dip’ La Niña declared

Tue, 2022-09-13 20:48
La Niña has formed for the third consecutive year in the Pacific. Simon King explains what this might mean for global weather patterns.
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Charles will not cool on climate action, say friends

Tue, 2022-09-13 09:36
The new monarch’s views on environmental issues are well known but will they influence his reign?
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Jeff Bezos rocket malfunctions on trip to space

Tue, 2022-09-13 01:18
The rocket and capsule system developed by Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos aborts a mission mid-flight.
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Climate change: Six tipping points ‘likely’ to be crossed

Fri, 2022-09-09 06:49
Current rates of warming put the Earth on a path of runaway climate change, according to a new analysis.
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Climate change: Europe's warm summer shatters records

Thu, 2022-09-08 20:22
Heatwaves and a record drought drove record heat all over Europe this summer, according to satellite data.
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Truss faces tough choice on energy company profits

Thu, 2022-09-08 18:23
How will she deal with the issue if a windfall tax is off the cards?
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Earliest evidence of amputation found in Indonesia cave

Thu, 2022-09-08 01:01
Archaeologists believe the operation was carried out using stone surgical tools.
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Liz Truss cabinet: Key ministers raise climate targets doubts

Wed, 2022-09-07 23:26
Is Liz Truss' new government still committed to dramatic cuts in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050?
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Chimps show off their 'signature' drum beats

Wed, 2022-09-07 09:17
The wild apes drum messages to one another on tree roots in the rainforest, researchers find.
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Fresh wave of sewage pollution hits Britain's beaches

Wed, 2022-09-07 04:38
Untreated sewage triggers pollution warnings at almost 100 UK beaches after heavy rainfall.
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