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Toby Jones stars in film about UK Mars mission
Mackenzie Crook directs the story of the British professor whose probe lost contact upon touchdown.
Four grizzly bears killed in Canada after fatal attack on mother and daughter
The sow and her three cubs were responsible for killing Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 20, earlier this month.
Bid to restore rare Atlantic rainforest secures £6m lottery grant
Hubs offering training in conservation work are to be set up in Torridon, Morvern and mid-Argyll.
Artist creates world's biggest soil painting
Phil Lambert used four types of soil, including some collected from his mother, to create his work.
Duchy tenants may have to buy farms or leave as Prince William plans sell-off
A ten-year strategy to raise 500m from the Duchy of Cornwall will see farms sold off across England.
Duchy tenants may have to buy farms or leave as Prince William plans sell-off
A ten-year strategy to raise 500m from the Duchy of Cornwall will see farms sold off across England.
'It can kill us': Kenyans fear impact of El Niño with floods predicted
Forecasters warn that this year's El Nino could be one of the strongest on record, with heavy rain and flooding in Kenya.
'It can kill us': Kenyans fear impact of El Niño with floods predicted
Forecasters warn that this year's El Nino could be one of the strongest on record, with heavy rain and flooding in Kenya.
Sales of tinned food and bottled water jump after 'Be Ready' campaign launch
Sales of essential goods such as hand sanitiser soar after the government called on households to be prepared for emergencies.
Locals launch campaign to buy ancient wood
Locals have a year to raise the money needed to buy Ruscombe Wood near Stroud.
House martin artificial nests scheme set to expand
The artificial nests are more robust than the endangered migratory birds' own mud creations.
The swan sanctuary wetland fighting climate change
The global campaign to restore the "soggy secret weapon" that can combat against climate change.
The swan sanctuary wetland fighting climate change
The global campaign to restore the "soggy secret weapon" that can combat against climate change.
The swan sanctuary wetland fighting climate change
The global campaign to restore the "soggy secret weapon" that can combat against climate change.
The superpower battle over energy – and what it means for your bills
A tug-of-war between China and the US could have a big impact on energy costs, but who will win?
The superpower battle over energy – and what it means for your bills
A tug-of-war between China and the US could have a big impact on energy costs, but who will win?
Birds return to waterfowl park after oil vandalism
The vandalism of a nearby home heating oil tank resulted in the death of 13 birds from the park.
Birds return to waterfowl park after oil vandalism
The vandalism of a nearby home heating oil tank resulted in the death of 13 birds from the park.
Rising cost of living tests UK's net zero ambitions
From floods to wildfires to heatwaves, 2026 is the year it became hard to ignore the impact of climate change on UK weather. But will soaring living costs affect the government's commitment to tackling climate change?
How yesterday's waste is becoming tomorrow's fashion
Brands including Dr Martens, Nike and Coach are among those using recycled materials.
Scientists predict 2026 hottest year on record as climate talks begin
Scientists are predictng this could be the hottest year on record as the COP31 climate summit opens.
Scientists predict 2026 hottest year on record as climate talks begin
Scientists are predictng this could be the hottest year on record as the COP31 climate summit opens.
Print commissioned by Nasa uncovered for exhibition
The Pop Art at Cartwright Hall exhibition tells the story of the British International Print Biennale.
Charity wants bee, bird and butterfly population boost
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust aims to raise 70,000 for the project.
A glimmer of good news for Britain's sleepy dormouse
New figures suggest hazel dormice may be recovering after decades of decline, with warmer summers boosting survival.
A glimmer of good news for Britain's sleepy dormouse
New figures suggest hazel dormice may be recovering after decades of decline, with warmer summers boosting survival.
A glimmer of good news for Britain's sleepy dormouse
New figures suggest hazel dormice may be recovering after decades of decline, with warmer summers boosting survival.
Dormice 'thrive' at National Trust site
Killerton National Trust has 100 nest boxes across its estate in Devon.
Countryside managers prepare for climate change
North Pennines National Landscape's plan includes restoring peatland and wildfire preparedness.
Hundreds of seagrass shoots found in estuary
There were fears a restoration trial may not succeed when only six seedlings had emerged in April.
New Forest wildfire restoration work begins
Work begins to restore nature to part of the New Forest destroyed by a summer wildfire.
One of the year's most prolific meteor showers to light up the night sky this weekend
The Leonid meteor shower, known for its bright and fast meteors, will kick off this weekend and continue until the end of November.
How climate change worsens heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and floods
Rising global temperatures mean extreme weather events are becoming more common and more intense.
How climate change worsens heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and floods
Rising global temperatures mean extreme weather events are becoming more common and more intense.
A really simple guide to climate change
Human activities are causing the world to heat up, posing serious threats to people and nature.
A really simple guide to climate change
Human activities are causing the world to heat up, posing serious threats to people and nature.
A really simple guide to climate change
Human activities are causing the world to heat up, posing serious threats to people and nature.
What is the Paris Agreement and why does 1.5C matter?
The 2015 pact is at the heart of the international commitment to tackle rising global temperatures.
What is the Paris Agreement and why does 1.5C matter?
The 2015 pact is at the heart of the international commitment to tackle rising global temperatures.
What is net zero and is the UK on track to achieve it?
Reaching net zero carbon emissions worldwide is essential to limit global warming, UN scientists say.
Wales scraps controversial Uganda tree-planting scheme
The Welsh government has given more than 4m to the scheme since 2015, but will end it due to budget pressures.
Wales scraps controversial Uganda tree-planting scheme
The Welsh government has given more than 4m to the scheme since 2015, but will end it due to budget pressures.
US rockets firm could take over mothballed Highland spaceport
Colorado-based Leap is looking at the spaceport near Tongue as its first launch site outside of the US.
Could you live on a remote island as a job?
The new manager will start each workday surrounded by nature at the island wildlife reserve.
'Extra special' tamarin twins born at zoo
Shaldon Wildlife Trust says it is one of two European zoos to breed the species in 2026.
Could the earliest weakening of the polar vortex on record bring UK snow?
An unprecedented early weakening of the polar vortex is causing uncertainty amongst experts over the impact it will have on UK weather as Simon King explains.
Delhi's toxic winter air is back - is the Indian capital prepared for pollution?
The Delhi government has announced a four-month winter action plan, but experts say that won't be enough.
Delhi's toxic winter air is back - is the Indian capital prepared for pollution?
The Delhi government has announced a four-month winter action plan, but experts say that won't be enough.
BBC Inside Science
A glimpse into the world of the incredibly tiny
Over 1,000 tonnes of sewage seen at landfill site
The Environment Agency says it has issued the operator with a series of actions after an inspection.
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