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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 moons, was 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.
Russia targets UK military satellites on weekly basis
Moscow is attempting to collect information from UK spacecraft, according to the MoD.
Tories pledge to scrap landmark climate legislation
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says her party would axe legally binding targets to cut emissions.
BBC Inside Science
Scientists have made early-stage human embryos using skin cell DNA fertilised with sperm
BBC Inside Science
Scientists have made early-stage human embryos using skin cell DNA fertilised with sperm
Inside the lab analysing the world's oldest ice
The BBC's Science Editor Rebecca Morelle goes behind the scenes with the team discovering what the melting of ice from over a million years ago can tell us.
Attenborough and Prince William lead tributes to Dr Jane Goodall
The leading conservationist has been remembered as "a great champion of environmental protection" after her death aged 91.
Dame Jane Goodall revolutionised our understanding of our closest primate cousins
The conservationist, who died aged 91 on Wednesday, challenged how we relate to the natural world.
Dame Jane Goodall revolutionised our understanding of our closest primate cousins
The conservationist, who died aged 91 on Wednesday, challenged how we relate to the natural world.
Watch: Jane Goodall tells BBC how she became interested in animals
The animal rights activist has died aged 91, after a pioneering career studying chimps.
Pope Leo condemns climate change critics
In his first major statement on climate change, the pontiff criticises those who minimise climate change.
Pope Leo condemns climate change critics
In his first major statement on climate change, the pontiff criticises those who minimise climate change.
What is fracking and why is it controversial?
The government says it plans to pass legislation to permanently ban fracking for shale gas in England.
Dismissed as a joke, UK's first rice crop ripe for picking after hot summer
Paddy fields are thriving in a quiet part of east England and might help feed us in the future.
Dismissed as a joke, UK's first rice crop ripe for picking after hot summer
Paddy fields are thriving in a quiet part of east England and might help feed us in the future.
Ratmageddon: Why rats are overrunning our cities
Rats are multiplying at speed in urban areas. So, what's really behind the boom - and is it now unstoppable?
Ratmageddon: Why rats are overrunning our cities
Rats are multiplying at speed in urban areas. So, what's really behind the boom - and is it now unstoppable?
Ratmageddon: Why rats are overrunning our cities
Rats are multiplying at speed in urban areas. So, what's really behind the boom - and is it now unstoppable?
Million-year-old skull rewrites human evolution, scientists claim
New analysis suggests our species began to emerge at least half a million years earlier than we thought
BBC Inside Science
What do we know about the causes of autism?
America's blame game over Canada's wildfire smoke misses the point, experts say
US officials have blamed Canada for not doing enough to stop its wildfire smoke from wafting south. Climate experts say it's not so simple.
Environment Agency failed to visit serious pollution incidents, files show
Data from inside England's environment watchdog show an agency struggling to monitor serious pollution.
China makes landmark pledge to cut its climate emissions
It is China's first firm goal to reduce emissions but falls well short of what is needed to meet global targets.
China makes landmark pledge to cut its climate emissions
It is China's first firm goal to reduce emissions but falls well short of what is needed to meet global targets.
Meet the history-making astronauts headed for the Moon
Astronauts of Nasa's first crewed mission to the Moon for more than 50 years hope their journey inspires a new generation.
Nasa plans first crewed Moon mission in 50 years for February 2026
The mission around the Moon will pave the way for a lunar landing as soon as 2027.
Gatwick second runway plan approved by transport secretary
There has been strong opposition against the airport wanting to use its northern runway.
Can the UK expand airports and still hit climate targets?
Plans for the expansion of Gatwick, Heathrow and Luton could mean hundreds of thousands of additional flights a year.
Key oceans treaty crosses threshold to come into force
Sixty states have ratified a global treaty to protect the oceans - it will become law in January.
Key oceans treaty crosses threshold to come into force
Sixty states have ratified a global treaty to protect the oceans - it will become law in January.
Ministers yet to seek climate advice on Heathrow expansion
The government faces calls to give the Climate Change Committee a bigger role in advising on airport expansion.
Musk's fellowship of Royal Society in doubt after rally address
The world's most prestigious scientific body raised concerns about the "language of violence" at the march.
BBC Inside Science
The science, engineering and maths behind Armand Duplantis's latest world record.
Scientists pinpoint the brain's internal mileage clock
They located this key area of function by recording the brain activity of running rats.
Australia announces higher emissions cuts by 2035
The country is one of the world's biggest carbon emitters per capita.
Chimps drinking a lager a day in ripe fruit, study finds
Scientists say chimps consume the equivalent of a bottle of lager a day from dining on ripe fruit.
UK and US unveil nuclear energy deal ahead of Trump visit
Key among the plans is a proposal to build up to 12 advanced modular nuclear reactors in Hartlepool.
Rising seas will threaten 1.5 million Australians by 2050 - report
Australia's first National Climate Risk Assessment predicts more frequent and severe climate hazards.
Water firm bans tankers from transporting water for billionaire's lake
Tankers taking water for US billionaire Stephen Schwarzman have been told to stop by Southern Water.
Water firm bans tankers from transporting water for billionaire's lake
Tankers taking water for US billionaire Stephen Schwarzman have been told to stop by Southern Water.
US energy chief tells BBC nuclear fusion will soon power the world
AI will soon enable harnessing of the energy that powers the sun and stars, says Chris Wright
US energy chief tells BBC nuclear fusion will soon power the world
AI will soon enable harnessing of the energy that powers the sun and stars, says Chris Wright
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