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'I've seen irreversible change but hope too for planet'

Thu, 2021-11-18 10:05
Over decades, correspondent David Shukman has seen climate change become our most important issue.
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Red crabs swarm across roads and bridges in Australia

Thu, 2021-11-18 03:49
An annual migration of red crabs has covered roads and bridges on an Australian island.
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IBM claims advance in quantum computing

Thu, 2021-11-18 00:16
The company unveils an advanced "quantum" processor that's part of an effort to build super-fast computers.
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Climate change: What did the scientists make of COP26?

Wed, 2021-11-17 10:09
Scientists applaud some COP26 policies but fear measures don't go far enough and won’t be delivered.
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COP26: The truth behind the new climate change denial

Wed, 2021-11-17 10:07
The claims that went viral in the lead-up to the COP climate summit – and what you need to know about them.
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Russian anti-satellite test adds to worsening problem of space debris

Wed, 2021-11-17 03:50
Russia has destroyed one of its own satellites in orbit, prompting international condemnation.
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Russian anti-satellite missile test poses no threat - Moscow

Wed, 2021-11-17 02:01
The US earlier said Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space.
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US anger at Russian anti-satellite missile test debris

Tue, 2021-11-16 07:13
The state department says Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space.
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COP26: Climate deal sounds the death knell for coal power - PM

Mon, 2021-11-15 07:19
But Boris Johnson says the achievements of the Glasgow summit are "tinged with disappointment".
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COP26: China and India must explain themselves, says Sharma

Mon, 2021-11-15 00:49
COP26 President Alok Sharma speaks after an agreement to "phase down" coal rather than "phase out".
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COP26: New global climate deal struck in Glasgow

Sun, 2021-11-14 06:32
New global climate deal agreed at COP26 in Glasgow after last-minute wrangling over agreement on cutting coal
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Can California save itself from the flames?

Sat, 2021-11-13 13:23
Unprecedented drought and heat, combined with bad land management, have culminated in historic wildfires.
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COP26: Climate talks into overtime as nations near deal

Sat, 2021-11-13 07:54
Divisions remain over continuing subsidies for fossil fuels and financial help to poorer nations.
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COP26: How might decisions at the climate summit change our lives?

Sat, 2021-11-13 03:48
The changes made at COP26 in Glasgow could have implications for the way we live.
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COP26: New draft climate deal steps up call for urgent action

Fri, 2021-11-12 18:41
It softens commitments on fossil fuels but requires governments to take action urgently.
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COP26: Fear of failure on final day, and just how green was summit?

Fri, 2021-11-12 17:00
Five things you need to know about COP26 - the United Nations climate change conference - on Friday.
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COP26: Flooding lessons from Hull, a city below sea level

Fri, 2021-11-12 16:30
Hull has been at COP26 to share its innovative approach to tackling flood threats with the world.
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How green was the COP26 climate summit?

Fri, 2021-11-12 16:15
A report has suggested the carbon footprint of the Glasgow summit is more than double that of COP25.
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Seven ways to curb climate change

Fri, 2021-11-12 10:04
What are the practical things countries need to do in order to tackle climate change?
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Climate change: How could a 2050 weather forecast look?

Fri, 2021-11-12 08:38
The future climate could be determined by the level of emissions in the coming years.
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