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Where will all the electric cars be charged?
Lampposts and mobile charging machines are being touted as the answer to charging electric cars.
Oil and gas legislation is total distraction, senior Tory says
Former minister Sir Alok Sharma says he will not vote for plans to guarantee annual oil and gas licensing rounds.
Earning the trust of a 40-stone silverback gorilla
A wildlife cameraman's close encounter with a silverback as he filmed a process designed to save the species.
The woman who spent Christmas in search of a rare plant
'Nature hero' Rosemary Parslow is still helping the wildlife of the Isles of Scilly in her late 80s.
Northern waterthrush sighting in Heybridge attracts hundreds
Simon Wood says he nearly fell off his chair when the transatlantic visitor landed in his garden.
Climate change: Former oil executive Mukhtar Babayev to lead COP29 talks in Azerbaijan
For the second year in a row, a man with vast experience of the oil industry will head COP negotiations.
Neptune and Uranus seen in true colours for first time
Analysis shows that our ideas of the colours of the planets Neptune and Uranus have been wrong.
Storm Henk-hit farmers call for stronger river defences
Thousands of acres of crops and productive farmland are under water thanks to Storm Henk's flooding.
Mysterious medieval cemetery unearthed in Wales
About 70 graves thought to date to the 6th or 7th Century have been discovered in Wales.
UK weather: 2023 was second warmest year on record, says Met Office
The 10 warmest years in the UK have all occurred since 2003 according to provisional Met Office data.
How Japan’s powerful earthquakes have shifted the land
The country has shifted more than a metre to the west following the earthquake this week.
Colossal pliosaur sea monster skull on display in Dorset
After being shown off by Sir David Attenborough in his latest BBC show, the pliosaur fossil can now be seen at a Dorset museum.
Wolves win against farmers as Swiss cull put on hold
Farmers in Switzerland want the predators to be reduced in number to protect livestock.
Sewage spill monitors extend reach to cover all England
Overflows are only meant to spill sewage after heavy rain, but last year saw 1.75 million hours of discharges
Chandrayaan, Aditya-L1, Gaganyaan: The year India reached the Moon - and aimed for the Sun
With Chandrayaan-3, Aditya-L1 and Gaganyaan, India's space agency Isro has had a spectacular year.
Recycling electrical goods could be done at kerbside and drop-off points in shops
UK households could put old toasters and hairdryers on the kerbside for pick-up under the proposals.
The fish that eats piranhas for breakfast
The paiche, one of the biggest freshwater fish, is a risk to native fish stocks in the Amazon.
World's tallest wooden wind turbine starts turning
Wood and glue is better for the environment than steel, says manufacturer, and could see taller turbines.
Climate change: Seasonal shifts causing 'chaos' for UK nature
Climate change is upsetting the regular rhythm of the seasons, making plants and wildlife more susceptible to disease.
Renewable energy drive for indigenous groups in Colombia
Local communities and indigenous groups can now set up partnerships to produce and sell renewable energy.
Amazon drought: 'We've never seen anything like this'
This year's heat and drought in the Amazon intensify worries that it is approaching a tipping point.
France split over environmental effects of Christmas trees
The majority of the Christmas tree plantations in Burgundy rely on the use of chemical treatments.
Five new soft-furred hedgehog species discovered
A scientific mission to the animals' tropical forest home in South East Asia led to the find.
Iceland volcano: Pollution warning for capital after eruption
The eruption, in south-west Iceland, led to half the sky being "lit up in red", an eyewitness says.
Wasted wind power adds £40 to household energy bills, says think tank
When it is very windy the grid cannot handle the extra power generated, says Carbon Tracker.
DNA sleuths solve mystery of the 2,000-year old corpse
Research on a skeleton dug up during road works have shed light on the history of Roman Britain.
Flight and travel fears: Why Iceland's Reykjanes volcano eruption won't cause disruption
The Reykjanes eruption will not cause same travel disruption as 2010's Eyjafjallajokull volcano.
Gansu earthquake: Over 100 killed in China's deadliest quake in 13 years
The 6.2 magnitude quake flattened mountain villages in one of the country's poorest regions.
Iceland volcano: Spectacular footage of eruption
Helicopter shots show the eruption on the island's coast after weeks of intense earthquake activity.
Michelle Mone hits back at Rishi Sunak over PPE scandal
The peer says she was "honest" with the government over contracts for personal protective equipment.
Shetland is first UK spaceport for vertical rocket launches
SaxaVord Spaceport on the island of Unst has been given approval from the Civil Aviation Authority.
Israel Gaza: Hostages shot by IDF put out 'SOS' sign written with leftover food
The three hostages were mistakenly killed in Gaza on Friday by Israeli troops.
Noisy nuisance or natural wonder? Why there's no easy answer to seagulls
Despite their high prevalence in many towns, experts warn that gull numbers are rapidly declining.
Alex Batty: British teen found in France returns to UK
Alex Batty, who was missing for six years, has returned to the UK, Greater Manchester Police says.
Israel Gaza: Hostages were carrying white cloth when shot, IDF says
Three hostages were mistakenly killed in Gaza on Friday by Israeli troops in an area of intense fighting.
Israel hostages: IDF says it mistakenly killed three men held in Gaza
The military said the three men were shot and killed by troops who were operating in northern Gaza.
Volunteers breathe polluted air to test impact on brain
Scientists are assessing how exposure to different kinds of air pollution impacts the brain.
Geminid meteor shower lights up night sky
You don't need a telescope to catch what has been dubbed one of the year's most reliable meteor showers.
Climate change: What is my country doing about it?
Find out how the world's major economies are doing on cutting their emissions and what lies ahead.
Men accused of killing 3,600 birds including eagles
US prosecutors say the pair sold birds that they shot on a reservation in Montana.
A23a: Monster iceberg just shy of a trillion tonnes
Scientists use a radar satellite to take a "tape measure" to the world's biggest block of ice.
Name that whale! How AI aces animal spotting
Artificial intelligence helps people identify what animals they are looking at and aids conservation.
COP28: Three takeaways from the deal on fossil fuels
Climate reporter Esme Stallard breaks down the COP28 climate summit agreement - in less than a minute.
COP28: Landmark summit takes direct aim at fossil fuels
The deal agrees to 'transition away' from fossil fuels for the first time but falls short of phasing them out.
What was agreed on climate change at COP28 in Dubai?
The latest climate change summit followed a year of weather extremes and broken temperature records.
Examining COP28's potential impact on climate change
Is the climate agreement enough to keep global temperatures in check?
COP28: UN climate talks in jeopardy in fossil fuel backlash
The summit had appeared close to calling for a phase-out of fossil fuels but made last-minute changes.
Whale filmed swimming with Australian beachgoers dies after stranding
Experts had expressed grave concerns for the 15m-long animal after it came dangerously close to shore.
COP28: Climate mums make themselves heard in halls of power
Three mothers from different continents say their love for their children has motivated them to take climate action.
Could there be a gold rush for buried hydrogen?
Many see hydrogen as the green fuel of the future so underground deposits of the gas could be valuable.
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