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Government review of ELMS farming subsidies stokes anger
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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'
Tax fossil fuel companies' profits to pay for the damage done by climate change, says UN Secretary General.
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Climate change threatens health and survival of urban trees
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
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
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?
Heatwaves hit China, Europe and the US, causing lakes and rivers to dry up. Is this year the driest ever?
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