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Iceland volcano: Lava bursts through ground after intense earthquakes
An eruption has sent lava and smoke pouring on the Reykjanes peninsula following intense earthquake activity in the area.
UK poisonous plants: The dangerous plants lurking in plain sight
As concerns are voiced about hemlock near a school, an expert tells of other deadly green neighbours.
Transparent mouse could improve cancer drug tests
Scientists say a new scanning method that can identify tiny tumours could revolutionise medical research.
London wildfire response hit by crew shortages - report
Crew shortages meant 39 engines were not available to fight London's wildfires last July, a review finds.
Crunch talks due on deep-sea mining controversy
Scientists are concerned about the environmental impact if commercial deep sea mining begins.
Climate change: Shipping agrees net-zero goal but critics chide deal
Countries have agreed to limit carbon from shipping by 2050 but green groups say the pact is flawed.
World records hottest day for third time in a week
One group of scientists reported a third global high calculated with satellites and computer models.
Are wildfires in the US getting worse?
Record temperatures and smoke-filled skies have shown that the threat of wildfires can impact millions of people.
High-status ancient Spanish tomb held 'Ivory Lady'
Archaeologists use a new technique to discover that a high-status tomb contained a woman not a man.
Horizon research deal with EU awaits Sunak's signature
BBC News understands a deal has been negotiated over UK association with the Horizon programme.
Oil giant Shell warns cutting production 'dangerous'
The world's need for fossil fuels is "desperate", Shell's chief executive told the BBC.
Sweden charges Greta Thunberg for blockading oil port
The climate activist blocked a port handling fossil fuels with a group of young activists in June.
Beavers to make Nene Wetlands return after 400 years
The Wildlife Trust in Northamptonshire says the dam-building mammals will be released next winter.
Renovation of Cavers Castle held up by great crested newts
A bid to restore the crumbling building is delayed after a protected species is found in a pond.
Watch the moment Europe’s last Ariane-5 rocket blasts off
Europe launched its last Ariane-5 rocket from French Guiana on Wednesday, carrying two military communications satellites.
Memo reveals pressure on UK climate finance pledge
The government says it remains committed to spending 11.6bn of its overseas aid budget on climate.
Climate change: World's hottest day since records began
Monday 3 July was the warmest day yet recorded with temperatures averaging over 17C for the first time.
ULEZ: London mayor lacks powers to expand zone, High Court told
A barrister for five councils says expanding the ultra-low emission zone is beyond Sadiq Khan's powers.
Scientists see early universe in slow-motion for first time
Researchers use the celestial objects quasars to measure time near the start of the universe.
UK weather: hottest June since records began - Met Office
Scientists found evidence that climate change made the warmer weather last month more likely.
Hottest June kills UK fish and threatens insects
The Met Office will confirm on Monday if the record-breaking temperatures are linked to climate change.
Why shipping faces a showdown over greenhouse gas
Global maritime industry faces a major decision on curbing carbon as pressure grows for a net-zero target.
Mystery sea urchin deaths threaten Red Sea coral reefs
Sea algae could take over coral reefs after an unknown disease decimated sea urchin populations.
Sex life of rare 'leopard-print' frog revealed
Conservationists tracked it down amid deadly snakes and 50C heat in a forest known as 'hell on Earth'.
London Super Sewer gets underground flower garden
The artificial oasis 50m beneath London aims to reflect a healthier future for the River Thames once the new sewer opens.
BBC Weather: Technical glitch which affected BBC platforms fixed
A tech error which saw BBC platforms forecast 7C temperatures for next week has been resolved.
Humans hundreds of times 'deadlier' than sharks
We exploit around a third of wild animals for own own uses, putting almost half at risk of extinction.
Cambridge University bids to boost waste recycling to 80%
New bins, scanners and miles of conveyor belts should help reduce waste, Cambridge University says.
Flu hits breeding rate of UK's largest bird of prey
Conservationists suspect white-tailed sea eagles have been eating avian flu-infected prey.
The climate change-denying TikTok post that won't go away
The firm is struggling to stop climate misinformation spreading on its platform, BBC investigation finds.
The quest to grow the perfect strawberry
Gene editing is being introduced which could improve the flavour and growing time for British strawberries.
Milky Way: Icy observatory reveals 'ghost particles'
An extraordinary image of ghost particles in the Milky Way is captured by an observatory buried at the South Pole.
What Titan sub wreckage can tell us about the tragedy
How debris recovered from the sea bed near the Titanic could help investigators learn what happened.
Government heat pump scheme misses first year target
Heat pump costs, poor insulation and lack of workers hinder scheme but industry remains positive.
Scientists pick up shock waves from colliding galaxies
Astronomers may have picked up the first signals from giant black holes spiralling in on each other.
Climate change: China's green power surge offers hope on warming
A boom in wind and solar energy in China may curb emissions faster than expected, a report says.
Presumed human remains found in Titan sub debris
Medical experts will analyse the presumed remains, the US Coast Guard said.
8 Ursae Minoris b: Scientists unlock mystery of planet that escaped death
A planet that should have been eaten by a huge star has baffled scientists until now.
Climate Change Committee says UK no longer a world leader
The UK's statutory climate body criticises the government for backing new oil and gas projects.
Climate change: Deforestation surges despite pledges
Data shows that cutting down tropical forests increased by 10% in 2022, despite promises made at COP26.
Rules on pollution blocking housebuilding, says minister
Wastewater regulations are stalling new homes development in parts of England, says Baroness Scott.
Monarch butterfly's spots help it migrate - study
Researchers say that monarchs with more white spots on their wings migrate more successfully.
Titan sub CEO dismissed safety warnings as 'baseless cries', emails show
Warnings over the sub's safety were dismissed by OceanGate's CEO, emails seen by the BBC show.
Titan investigation: How will they find out what happened?
The focus will now be turned towards understanding what caused the submersible's dive to go wrong.
Horse Hill: Future of UK fossil fuels at stake in test case
A Surrey woman challenges the decision to allow four new oil wells on climate change grounds.
Barbados PM fights for shake-up of global climate finance
At a climate summit in Paris, Barbados's prime minister wants to raise billions for poor nations.
Ukraine dam: Satellite images reveal Kakhovka canals drying up
Following the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, BBC analysis reveals the changes in the surrounding area.
Titanic sub: Safety concerns raised about missing submersible
A former employee warned of potential safety problems with the OceanGate vessel in 2018.
Global network of sadistic monkey torture exposed by BBC
A year-long investigation uncovers a sadistic abuse network stretching from Indonesia to the US.
Climate change: Sudden heat increase in seas around UK and Ireland
Scientists say water temperatures are as much as 3 to 4C above the average for this time of year in some areas.
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