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Watch tiny newborn meerkats explore zoo enclosure
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is celebrating the birth of meerkat pups for the first time in 16 years.
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Fast-growing chickens: Judge dismisses 'Frankenchickens' farming welfare case
A high court judge dismisses a legal challenge over the welfare of fast-growing chickens on farms.
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Brain implants help paralysed man to walk again
A paralysed man has been able to walk simply by thinking about it, thanks to electronic brain implants
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Virgin Orbit: Branson’s rocket dream ends after mission failure
Virgin Orbit's shutdown follows a major launch failure and most of staff have been laid off.
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Biodiversity: Almost half of animals in decline, research shows
A study led by Queen's University Belfast finds 48% of species are undergoing population declines.
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Bird flu: Brazil declares animal health emergency after several cases found
The country is the world's largest exporter of chicken meat, and wants to stop the virus spreading.
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Ivory ban to extend to hippos and killer whales
The government plans to extend a ban on dealing ivory to five endangered species.
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Extreme weather more common but less deadly
Better early warning systems and disaster management mean fewer lives lost to extreme weather.
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Can ‘enhanced rock weathering’ help combat climate change?
'Enhanced rock weathering' uses tiny volcanic rocks to capture the greenhouse gas carbon from the atmosphere.
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Kuenssberg: Why 'boomer' Schwarzenegger won't wait to tackle climate change
The actor and ex-governor tells Laura Kuenssberg politicians must move faster to preserve the planet.
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Bijnor: Leopard attacks spark fear in Uttar Pradesh district
For years, residents of Bijnor have peacefully coexisted with leopards. Now they say they are afraid.
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River sewage: England's water firms issue apology
Utilities in England pledge a £10bn upgrade of sewage systems, which will have a "modest" impact on bills.
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Farmers and vets facing mass cull trauma need more help
Farmers and vets traumatised by mass culls do not get enough mental health support, a report finds.
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'We are selling a product that we hope gets discontinued'
The firms aiming to help eradicate invasive species by making commercial use of them.
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How Canadian walrus Smooshi ended up in Abu Dhabi
The tale involves a long legal battle and a unique bond between a man and Smooshi the walrus.
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Global warming set to break key 1.5C limit for first time
The world is likely to hit 1.5C of warming within the next five years because of rising carbon emissions.
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Titanic: First ever full-sized scans reveal wreck as never seen before
Full-sized digital scans reveal shipwreck in stunning detail, showing unopened champagne bottles.
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Will the crisp bags of today still be washing ashore in 60 years' time?
After old crisp packets wash up on a beach, the BBC asks what is being done to improve packaging?
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Surf champion Lucy Campbell says her sport must be greener
Seven times British women's champion Lucy Campbell is calling for more environmentally friendly surfboards and wetsuits.
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Buzzard attack leaves runner with six holes in his head
Ewan Cameron was running near his home in Angus when the bird attacked, leaving him covered in blood.
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