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'This is our future,' climate adviser warns as 2025 to break heat records
The Met Office says that 2025 is likely to be the UK's hottest year since records began.
'This is our future,' climate adviser warns as 2025 to break heat records
The Met Office says that 2025 is likely to be the UK's hottest year since records began.
Hen cages and pig farrowing crates face ban
The government says its animal welfare strategy will bring "the biggest reforms in a generation".
'Year of octopus' declared after warmer seas lead to record UK numbers
The Wildlife Trusts say its is 'flabbergasted' by the sighting of the highest number of octopuses since 1950
'Year of octopus' declared after warmer seas lead to record UK numbers
The Wildlife Trusts say its is 'flabbergasted' by the sighting of the highest number of octopuses since 1950
'New reservoirs will help address water shortage'
Water company says it needs two new reservoirs and a recycling plant to cope with demand in Suffolk.
Trail hunting to be banned as part of new animal welfare strategy
The government says the practice is being used as a "smokescreen" for the hunting of wild animals.
Drones detect deadly virus in Arctic whales' breath
Whale breath collected by drones is giving clues to the health of wild humpbacks and other whales.
BBC Inside Science
President Trump continues to shake up science. We look at the impact it's already having.
BBC Inside Science
President Trump continues to shake up science. We look at the impact it's already having.
BBC Inside Science
President Trump continues to shake up science. We look at the impact it's already having.
BBC Inside Science
President Trump continues to shake up science. We look at the impact it's already having.
Farmers 'bewildered and frightened' over inheritance tax, report finds
A government-commissioned report into farm profitability says farmers fear what the future might hold.
Archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old mysterious mass burial site
Archaeologists find evidence of some kind of "horrible event" in the hills of southern Scotland.
Sir David Attenborough's London - why he wouldn't live anywhere else
In a new one-off documentary, the broadcaster and conservationist comes home - to London.
Spain to open network of climate shelters
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says the shelters will be in public buildings across the country.
EU waters down plans to end new petrol and diesel car sales by 2035
Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules.
Government rolls back nature protections to boost housing
Critics say government changes to a flagship biodiversity policy could stall nature recovery.
Thousands of dinosaur footprints found on Italian mountain
The footprints date back some 210 million years and show traces of toes and claws.
Workers were exposed to toxic chemicals in firefighting foam
For decades it was 3M's biggest outside the US, and the factory made nappy fastenings and video tape.
'Crazy Englishman' growing olives the Italian way
David Hoyles' farm has grown what is believed to be Lincolnshire's first commercial olive crop.
Ford to scale back electric vehicle plans, taking $19.5bn hit
The US carmaker is backing away from large electric vehicles, citing lacklustre demand and recent regulatory changes under US President Donald Trump.
Tories to scrap petrol car ban if they win next election
The Conservative Party leader says the policy is "destructive" and "economic self-harm".
Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt
The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.
Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt
The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.
Geminid meteor shower set to light up sky during weekend peak
The meteor shower peaks this weekend with dark skies giving the UK a good chance of seeing them, weather-permitting
BBC Inside Science
New evidence shows that early neanderthals made fire 350 thousand years before we thought.
Cameras on killer whales record first evidence of joint hunt with dolphins
Researchers say the footage, captured near the North-West Pacific coast, is the first recorded evidence of the two working together.
Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impacts of fossil fuels
Survivors of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a claim against the UK's largest oil company.
Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impacts of fossil fuels
Survivors of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a claim against the UK's largest oil company.
How monogamous are humans? Scientists compile 'league table' of pairing up
When it comes to monogamy, humans more closely resemble meerkats and beavers than our primate cousins.
Iain Douglas-Hamilton, pioneering elephant conservationist, dies aged 83
His groundbreaking field research was instrumental in banning the international ivory trade and protecting elephants from poachers.
UN environment report 'hijacked' by US and others over fossil fuels, top scientist says
The US and other governments derailed an agreement on a global environment study, its co-chair says.
UN environment report 'hijacked' by US and others over fossil fuels, top scientist says
The US and other governments derailed an agreement on a global environment study, its co-chair says.
Campaign group formed to fight wind farm plans
If proposals are approved, 20 turbines will be built between Arkengarthdale and Teesdale.
Watch: Moment Hawaii volcano eruption engulfs camera
Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has been erupting intermittently since December last year.
Deep-sea mining tests impact over a third of seabed animals - scientists
The findings contribute to a controversial debate that pits green technology against the environment.
Deep-sea mining tests impact over a third of seabed animals - scientists
The findings contribute to a controversial debate that pits green technology against the environment.
Top UK scientist says research visa restrictions endanger economy
Prof Sir Paul Nurse says the UK is "shooting itself in the foot" with its visa system for researchers.
BBC Inside Science
Almost four decades after the first HIV treatment, is there finally a functional' cure?
Volcanic eruption may have triggered Europe's deadly Black Death plague
A volcanic eruption may have set off a chain reaction that led to Europe's deadliest pandemic.
GB Energy plan to focus on historical oil and gas areas
The new publicly-owned body says its investments will aim to support 10,000 jobs by 2030.
Waste from UK's largest opencast mine 'poses significant risk'
There are safety worries as three large spoil tips are set to be left above Merthyr Tydfil.
Nike, Superdry and Lacoste ads banned over misleading green claims
The advertising watchdog said the retailers misled shoppers with their 'sustainability' claims.
Delhi records 200,000 acute respiratory illness cases amid toxic air
More than 30,000 people with respiratory illnesses had to be hospitalised in Delhi between 2022 and 2024.
Mayor says too many families are 'working poor'
Tracy Brabin talks to Radio Leeds about the Budget, COP30 and taxing tourists.
Death toll in Indonesia floods passes 600
Another 500 people are missing, while thousands more have been injured after a cyclone hit the region.
'Birdgirl' marks decade of making nature accessible
Dr Mya-Rose Craig marks 10 years of Black2Nature and calls for wider access to nature across the UK.
Why time is running out for Germany's green hydrogen industry
Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.
I have high levels of forever chemicals in my blood - what can I do about it?
The chemicals would "most likely" impact my health, but there are ways to bring levels down, I was told.
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