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South Korea's fishermen keep dying. Is climate change to blame?
An increase in deadly incidents has been partly caused by climate change, an inquiry found.
Water companies told to refund £260m to customers for poor performance
But bills are still due to rise to fund improvements to water infrastructure.
BBC Inside Science
The bionic microchip implant which allows registered blind people to see again.
World Cup sends 'dangerous message' on climate
In eight months the 2026 World Cup will make history as the biggest single sporting event - but not everyone is celebrating.
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time after record heat
The country was previously one of the world's only mosquito-free zones.
Fining firms for sewage spills will get 'quicker and easier', says government
The plans would see automatic fines for some offences and the burden of proof lowered for others.
'It's harder to be a parent than a space shuttle commander', trailblazing Nasa pilot tells BBC
The BBC speaks to astronaut Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot and command a Nasa spacecraft.
'It's harder to be a parent than a space shuttle commander', trailblazing Nasa pilot tells BBC
The BBC speaks to astronaut Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot and command a Nasa spacecraft.
Brazil grants oil exploration licence in Amazon region
The project by state oil giant Petrobras has faced dismay and opposition from conservationists.
Housing secretary says 'job on the line' over 1.5m housing target
Housing secretary tells BBC Panorama widespread scepticism will make hitting target "all the sweeter".
From Hollywood to horticulture: Cate Blanchett on a mission to save seeds
The Hollywood actor teams up with Kew's Millenium Seed Bank as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
From Hollywood to horticulture: Cate Blanchett on a mission to save seeds
The Hollywood actor teams up with Kew's Millenium Seed Bank as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Skeletons found in mass grave are ancient Roman soldiers, study finds
The archaeological discovery in Croatia contains seven male skeletons scientists believe are 1,700 years old.
Chinese Nobel laureate and physicist Chen Ning Yang dies aged 103
Yang, one of the world's most influential scientists, earned global recognition for his work in theoretical physics.
Mystery heatwave warms Pacific Ocean to new record
Temperatures have surged across a large area of the north Pacific - and scientists don't know exactly why.
Mystery heatwave warms Pacific Ocean to new record
Temperatures have surged across a large area of the north Pacific - and scientists don't know exactly why.
Landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions in tatters after US pressure
President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a "green scam".
Landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions in tatters after US pressure
President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a "green scam".
BBC Inside Science
The science and maths of playing The Traitors recorded at Green Man Festival.
Bears kill seven people in Japan this year as attacks hit record high
Seven people have died since April this year - the highest number since figures started being recorded in 2006, officials say.
Australia's rainforests are releasing more carbon than they absorb, warn scientists
Australia's rainforests are the first in the world to make the "concerning" switch, say scientists.
Artificial reef created at offshore wind farm
The reef protects the wind turbine and serves as a home for a wide range of marine life.
Netherlands' renewables drive putting pressure on its power grid
Homes asked to use less electricity as network is overloaded by the rush to wind and solar power.
Controversial UK oil field publishes full scale of climate impact
The impact from the Rosebank oil field is estimated at nearly 250 million tonnes of planet warming CO2.
Government told to prepare for 2C warming by 2050
The Climate Change Committee said the UK should make climate change adaptions beyond the Paris Agreement.
Red Tractor ad banned for misleading environmental claims
The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint by environment charity River Action.
Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025
South African photographer Wim van den Heever takes the main prize for his shot
Government approves 'UK's largest' solar farm
Developers claim it will power about 300,000 homes - making it larger than any currently built.
Foul skies, fading light: How air pollution is stealing India's sunshine
India's sunshine hours have fallen over the past 30 years due to clouds, aerosols and local weather.
Foul skies, fading light: How air pollution is stealing India's sunshine
India's sunshine hours have fallen over the past 30 years due to clouds, aerosols and local weather.
The century-old ship sail technology finally catching on
The rotors, first used in 1925 on a journey to Scotland, are being revived to help emissions in shipping.
Your nose gets colder when you're stressed. These thermal images show the change
Psychologists subjected a BBC reporter to a carefully designed thermal camera stress test.
Floods trap people in cars in Spain's Catalonia region
The highest red alert is declared in one coastal province, as residents are urged to stay indoors.
Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservation 'win'
Once endangered due to hunting, it is making a strong recovery thanks to global conservation efforts.
'How growing a sunflower helped me fight anorexia'
'Green social prescribing' schemes are being used by NHS doctors to improve patients' mental health.
Fossil found on Dorset coast is unique 'sword dragon' species
Scientists say the newly discovered species of marine reptile probably met a grisly end.
Naked mole rats' DNA could hold key to long life
The bald, subterranean rats are the world's longest-lived rodent.
BBC Inside Science
Renewables overtake coal as the world's biggest source of electricity.
Water bills to rise further for millions after appeal
Five water companies win permission for higher bills as they seek more funds to fix outdated infrastructure.
King Charles hopes nature film will 'inspire' viewers
The King is to appear in an Amazon documentary encouraging people to work with rather than against nature.
Chemistry Nobel awarded for work on new materials that could help planet
The winners of the prestigious science prize were announced by the Nobel committee in Sweden.
Thousands join biggest-ever UK environmental lawsuit over river pollution
Livestock and water companies are accused of extensive" pollution in the Wye, Lugg and Usk rivers.
Dazzling supermoon illuminates skylines around the world
From Paris to Taipei, this week's supermoon - also known as the Harvest and Hunter's moon - captured in photos.
Physics Nobel awarded to three scientists for work on quantum computing
The announcement was made by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm.
Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity
Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think tank study shows.
Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity
Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think tank study shows.
The before and after images showing glaciers vanishing before our eyes
They are melting like never seen before, changing landscapes around the world beyond recognition.
The before and after images showing glaciers vanishing before our eyes
They are melting like never seen before, changing landscapes around the world beyond recognition.
Environment prize nominees 'heroes of our time', says William
Fifteen projects are shortlisted for a chance of winning the top 1m prizes at next month's environmental awards ceremony in Rio de Janeiro.
Vaccine breakthrough for deadly elephant virus
A vaccine against a deadly disease that affects young elephants is shown to be effective in a world-first trial.
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