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How farmers could fix Wales' polluted rivers and save money
Farmers have a crucial role in cleaning up one of the UK's most polluted river systems, a study shows.
How farmers could fix Wales' polluted rivers and save money
Farmers have a crucial role in cleaning up one of the UK's most polluted river systems, a study shows.
Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it's 'leg hair harassment'
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.
Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it's 'leg hair harassment'
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.
PFAS treatment 'could cost £210m and higher bills'
The final report from a scientific panel recommends Jersey Water adheres to a lower PFAS levels.
Record number of osprey chicks for nature reserve
Cumbria Wildlife Trust says it is delighted to see a new breeding pair boosting numbers.
Brazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025
The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985.
Brazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025
The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985.
Brazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025
The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985.
Parts of the UK move closer to drought
Eight areas across England are now in prolonged dry weather - the stage before drought.
Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected?
More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.
Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected?
More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.
UK's bumblebees are struggling in heatwaves
UK bumblebees could suffer sharp falls in their numbers as heatwaves become more frequent.
Tropical Storm Bertha threatens US Gulf coast
Storm surges up to 4ft are possible along parts of the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts, officials say.
Bumblebees are struggling in UK heatwaves - but you can help them
The furry bodies of UK bumblebees are specially adapted for cold weather - making heatwaves a struggle.
Bumblebees are struggling in UK heatwaves - but you can help them
The furry bodies of UK bumblebees are specially adapted for cold weather - making heatwaves a struggle.
Bumblebees are struggling in UK heatwaves - but you can help them
The furry bodies of UK bumblebees are specially adapted for cold weather - making heatwaves a struggle.
Canadian wildfires rage as Trump warns Carney again over 'poisoning' US air
The US president raised the issue with the the Canadian prime minister while the pair attended the World Cup Final in New Jersey.
The hunger-striking engineer demanding education reforms in India
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has a long history of challenging the status quo and refusing food to highlight his causes.
Going with the flow: Renewable energy battery breakthrough
A 3D-printed battery designed at Queen's University Belfast could speed up energy storage research.
Going with the flow: Renewable energy battery breakthrough
A 3D-printed battery designed at Queen's University Belfast could speed up energy storage research.
Fight to save rare ecosystem of chalk streams
We visit Langford Lakes nature reserve in Wiltshire, home to the River Wylye chalk stream.
Controversial farm subsidy scheme gets billion pound budget
The protest-hit Sustainable Farming Scheme has been introduced after almost a decade in development.
Controversial farm subsidy scheme gets billion pound budget
The protest-hit Sustainable Farming Scheme has been introduced after almost a decade in development.
'Hidden time-capsule of UK biodiversity' unlocked
The specimens with links to Charles Darwin will soon be studied by scientists across the world.
Wolves return to park two years after pack deaths
New Forest Wildlife Park has welcomed the new wolves from France and Belgium.
The underwater harvest hoping for a bumper crop
Volunteers harvest seagrass seeds in a bid to boost underwater meadows in the south of England.
Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?
The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership.
Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?
The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership.
From coffee grounds to guinea pig bedding - the composters keeping it local
Food waste is a resource like water and should be kept in communities, compost champions say.
From coffee grounds to guinea pig bedding - the composters keeping it local
Food waste is a resource like water and should be kept in communities, compost champions say.
Shark scientists gets £1m to help protect them
Natural England's Species Recovery Programme will focus on the blue shark, porbeagle and tope.
Britain set for butterfly boom after hot weather
A scientist says Britain could be on the verge of a bumper summer for butterflies.
Perseid meteors to light up night sky in one of the year's most active showers
The Perseid meteor shower will light up the night sky over the next five weeks.
How new bird show hopes to help endangered flyers
Endangered birds are the stars of one of five new shows at Kynren as part of conservation plans.
Britain 'set for bumper year' for butterflies
A hot and dry spring means a greater variety and more butterflies across the UK, a charity says.
The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?
Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities
Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions.
Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities
Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions.
Toronto, New York and Washington top list of most polluted cities as wildfires burn
Canadian officials say that fire activity in Ontario is beginning to ease, with air quality expected to improve in US cities too.
Toronto, New York and Washington top list of most polluted cities as wildfires burn
Canadian officials say that fire activity in Ontario is beginning to ease, with air quality expected to improve in US cities too.
Diamonds and 'cab to orbit': Rocket aiming to transform India's space ambitions takes off
India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1 on Saturday.
Diamonds and 'cab to orbit': Rocket aiming to transform India's space ambitions takes off
India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1 on Saturday.
Second half of summer to bring chances for rain but heatwave threat persists
Forecasts suggest the weather could turn more changeable during late July and August but the risk of heatwaves remains.
What this desert city can teach the world about tackling heat deaths
Maricopa County in Arizona has some of the hottest temperatures, but it has reduced the number of heat-related deaths.
EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses
Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.
EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses
Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.
UK heatwave hits two-week mark
It is the longest dry spell in 30 years for parts of England as the UK heatwave reaches 14 days.
At least two dead in Texas floods ravaging same area where campers died
The same area devastated by floods last year's floods, which caused more than 130 deaths, is once again being hit.
First atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone of distant star
Researchers have found an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star with an atmosphere.
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