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How to spot November's planetary parade in the pre-dawn sky
The planets of Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter will align in pre-dawn sky throughout November.
Extreme weather leaves gardeners hedging their bets
Gardeners across Sussex are changing their planting strategies after this year's unprecedented heat.
Bluetongue virus confirmed on County Down farm
Officials from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs said the virus had been detected in three sheep.
Jojo the gorilla has spent his life alone. Can he finally find a companion?
Jojo was poached as an infant and grew up in captivity. His keepers want to find him a friend - but it's not straightforward.
Setback for SpaceX Starship rocket's double-catch test
Elon Musk's company aborted an attempted catch of the rocket's booster - instead it came down in the ocean.
Setback for SpaceX Starship rocket's double-catch test
Elon Musk's company aborted an attempted catch of the rocket's booster - instead it came down in the ocean.
Setback for SpaceX Starship rocket's double-catch test
Elon Musk's company aborted an attempted catch of the rocket's booster - instead it came down in the ocean.
What could El Niño mean for winter weather in the US and Canada?
El Nino winters typically bring more rain in the southern USA and drier, warmer conditions further north but the impacts on snowfall are complex.
Climate action discussed at youth COP meeting
School children gather to discuss climate issues to coincide with the COP31 conference in Turkey.
Summer heatwave put bin crews lives at risk, says council worker
Crews faced a "perfect storm" of challenges during the UK's record-breaking weather, it's claimed.
National Trust takes back land for nature restoration
The trust hopes to restore the site, create new wildlife habitats and improve access to green space.
How many sewage spills have happened in your part of Scotland?
More than 76,000 sewage spills were recorded at overflow sites previously unmonitored by Scottish Water, BBC Scotland News analysis has found.
How many sewage spills have happened in your part of Scotland?
More than 76,000 sewage spills were recorded at overflow sites previously unmonitored by Scottish Water, BBC Scotland News analysis has found.
Flood victim, 95, lived in Wetherspoons until she died after her home was destroyed
Jean Powell kept asking when she could go back to her flat, which was flooded when the River Monnow burst its banks.
Flood victim, 95, lived in Wetherspoons until she died after her home was destroyed
Jean Powell kept asking when she could go back to her flat, which was flooded when the River Monnow burst its banks.
BBC Inside Science
China: climate saviour or global villain?
BBC Inside Science
A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
BBC Inside Science
A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
Nurdle impact to be researched for a year
Research will be carried out on sea-birds and marine life following a microplastic spillage in July.
Burnham says climate consensus 'gone' but pledges 'new era of leadership'
PM Andy Burnham was addressing delegates at the COP31 UN climate summit in Antalya, Turkey.
Burnham says climate consensus 'gone' but pledges 'new era of leadership'
PM Andy Burnham was addressing delegates at the COP31 UN climate summit in Antalya, Turkey.
Campaigners want more land protected from housing
After parkland was safeguarded from development, residents want the council to change a housing plan.
Art trail celebrates arrival of black bears at zoo
Jersey Zoo says the art trail will celebrate the world's "largest inhabitants to its smallest.
'Summer was a wake-up call, winter could be dire' warning over food supplies
Wales needs to grow more fruit and veg or it will be at the mercy of wars and climate change, one expert says.
'Summer was a wake-up call, winter could be dire' warning over food supplies
Wales needs to grow more fruit and veg or it will be at the mercy of wars and climate change, one expert says.
Significant drop in levels of toxic 'forever' chemicals in England's rivers
The decline has been put down to severe restrictions placed on the substances' use.
Significant drop in levels of toxic 'forever' chemicals in England's rivers
The decline has been put down to severe restrictions placed on the substances' use.
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.
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