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What is the new charge for driving an electric or plug-in hybrid car?
All new cars must be electric or hybrid from 2030, but the government could put new taxes on them.
Cats became our companions way later than you think
In true feline style, cats took their time in deciding when and where to join us on the sofa.
BBC Inside Science
Three decades since the first successful gene therapy, why aren't we using them more?
BBC Inside Science
Three decades since the first successful gene therapy, why aren't we using them more?
Massive prehistoric structure found near Stonehenge
A study has confirmed 16 pits were dug close to the Stonehenge more than 4,000 years ago.
More North Sea drilling to be allowed in new Labour plan
The chancellor will unveil the North Sea Strategy in her Budget speech, the BBC understands.
Good news for wild swimmers as bathing water quality improves
The annual figures from the Environment Agency show 93% of sites met minimum standards, up from 92% last year.
The species at risk of extinction named in UK-first report
Species in Peril identifies thousands of at-risk species in Wales based on geographical restriction.
The species at risk of extinction named in UK-first report
Species in Peril identifies thousands of at-risk species in Wales based on geographical restriction.
The Climate Question
We're still behind on our global warming targets after the big summit in Brazil.
COP30: Five key takeaways from a deeply divisive climate summit
What did we learn from a climate summit that ended in a deal with no new mention of fossil fuels?
COP30: Five key takeaways from a deeply divisive climate summit
What did we learn from a climate summit that ended in a deal with no new mention of fossil fuels?
COP30: Five key takeaways from a deeply divisive climate summit
What did we learn from a climate summit that ended in a deal with no new mention of fossil fuels?
UN climate talks fail to secure new fossil fuel promises
Nearly 200 countries attended COP30, which aimed to commit the world to take more action on climate change.
UN climate talks fail to secure new fossil fuel promises
Nearly 200 countries attended COP30, which aimed to commit the world to take more action on climate change.
UN climate talks fail to secure new fossil fuel promises
Nearly 200 countries attended COP30, which aimed to commit the world to take more action on climate change.
'How ambitious was it?': BBC on the ground as COP30 ends
The COP30 climate summit fails to secure new pledges to cut fossil fuels after running over time for more than 18 hours.
What was agreed on climate change at COP30 in Brazil?
Countries have reached a new deal to tackle climate change - but not everyone is happy.
COP30 climate talks overrun with deadlock over fossil fuels
The annual climate conference was meant to finish on Friday but countries remain deeply divided.
COP30 climate talks overrun with deadlock over fossil fuels
The annual climate conference was meant to finish on Friday but countries remain deeply divided.
'A lot of fighting': Fossil fuel row breaks out at UN climate summit
A row over fossil fuels has broken out at COP30 but this is also likely to be a negotiating tactic.
'A lot of fighting': Fossil fuel row breaks out at UN climate summit
A row over fossil fuels has broken out at COP30 but this is also likely to be a negotiating tactic.
Students 'anxious but hopeful' at mock COP30 talks
Students played the roles of different countries, made speeches, and "negotiated" to strike deals.
Scientists reveal what triggered Santorini 'earthquake swarm'
Thousands of earthquakes were caused by magma "pumping through" Earth's crust for three months, they say.
India's delayed action plan raises eyebrows at COP30 climate summit
India says it has met a key target of its previous climate action plan, but many say it needs to do more.
'Huge columns of smoke': BBC at the scene of fire at COP30
Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt was at the UN climate talks in Brazil when a fire broke out.
'Huge columns of smoke': BBC at the scene of massive fire at COP30
BBC at the scene of 'intense' fire at COP30
COP30 climate talks evacuated after fire breaks out
Thousands of people are attending the UN climate talks in Brazil.
COP30 climate talks evacuated after fire breaks out
Thousands of people are attending the UN climate talks in Brazil.
BBC Inside Science
As COP 30 draws to close in Brazil, we speak to a former negotiator.
BBC Inside Science
As COP 30 draws to close in Brazil, we speak to a former negotiator.
BBC Inside Science
As COP 30 draws to close in Brazil, we speak to a former negotiator.
Turkey set to host COP31 after reaching compromise with Australia
Australia will now support the Turkish bid to host the climate talks in return for their minister chairing them.
Turkey set to host COP31 after reaching compromise with Australia
Australia will now support the Turkish bid to host the climate talks in return for their minister chairing them.
First kiss dates back 21 million years, say scientists
A new study looks at how the mouth-on-mouth smooch came into being, and concludes that Neanderthals also kissed.
Brazil creates new Indigenous territories during protest-hit COP30
President Lula's government recognises 10 new Indigenous lands in an effort to protect their culture and environment.
Brazil creates new Indigenous territories during protest-hit COP30
President Lula's government recognises 10 new Indigenous lands in an effort to protect their culture and environment.
How lifting the Amazon's soya bean ban could threaten the rainforest
The Amazon rainforest could face a renewed surge of deforestation as efforts grow to overturn a long-standing ban that has protected it.
So long, plastic wet wipes - but should we be flushing the new ones?
Water companies say wet wipes containing plastic are one of the main causes of blockages in their pipes.
From seabirds to sea turtles: the fatal toll of plastic revealed
A new study pinpoints the deadly thresholds of plastic ingestion for marine life.
BBC Inside Science
The UK government plans to phase out animal experiments. What are the alternatives?
Brazil's Amazon rainforest at risk as key protection under threat
Brazilian farmers want to end a ban on planting soya on cleared land, which critics say would spur deforestation.
Brazil's Amazon rainforest at risk as key protection under threat
Brazilian farmers want to end a ban on planting soya on cleared land, which critics say would spur deforestation.
Move over açaí - the Amazon has more 'superfoods' to offer
Acai is everywhere, but Brazil hopes more of its fruits rich in antioxidants and fibre will soon be enjoyed around the world.
Move over açaí - the Amazon has more 'superfoods' to offer
Acai is everywhere, but Brazil hopes more of its fruits rich in antioxidants and fibre will soon be enjoyed around the world.
Move over açaí - the Amazon has more 'superfoods' to offer
Acai is everywhere, but Brazil hopes more of its fruits rich in antioxidants and fibre will soon be enjoyed around the world.
Thousands take to streets of Glasgow to highlight 'climate emergency'
Demonstrators marched through the city centre on a day of global action to coincide with the COP30 climate talks in Brazil.
Thousands march outside COP30 summit in call for action
This is the first time since 2021 that protesters have been allowed to demonstrate outside the UN talks.
Thousands march outside COP30 summit in call for action
This is the first time since 2021 that protesters have been allowed to demonstrate outside the UN talks.
Thousands march outside COP30 summit in call for action
This is the first time since 2021 that protesters have been allowed to demonstrate outside the UN talks.
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