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Sewage and agricultural pollution having 'alarming' impact on UK's underwater forests
Scientists found seagrass meadows affected by sewage had far fewer small invertebrates, like crabs.
Thousands of trees creating habitat 'powerhouses'
Friends of the Lake District say the hedgerows will create new habitats and boost biodiversity.
Red squirrels 'close to extinction' in England
A petition set up by campaign group Save Our Reds, has attracted more than 75,000 signatures.
How ospreys were 'tricked' into breeding in Dorset
Reintroducing ospreys to Dorset involved convincing birds they had been born there.
Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn?
A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced.
Eggs of elusive bird rescued by firefighters during wildfire
During a wildfire in Brookeborough, County Fermanagh on Thursday, a curlew nest directly in the fire's path was found.
Is this actually what Anne Boleyn looked like?
An algorithm has suggested images of what were thought to be Anne Boleyn might not be.
'Disgusting' clinical waste dumped on Sheppey beaches
"Hundreds" of clinical waste vials are among thousands of tonnes of illegally dumped waste.
BBC Inside Science
We explore the mechanisms causing Europe's warming twice as fast as the global average.
BBC Inside Science
We explore the mechanisms causing Europe's warming twice as fast as the global average.
A 17th Century 'supercomputer' once owned by Indian royalty sells for record in auction
The astrolabe - or astronomical computer - is possibly the largest in existence and had never been exhibited before.
'Significant change' needed to tackle agri pollution
The Office for Environmental Protection said existing regulations are insufficient to deliver necessary water quality improvements.
'Only so much' voters can worry about - are attitudes to net zero changing?
Recent studies show a decline in the public's sense of urgency around reaching net zero.
More cash to tackle willow threat at wetland
Telford and Wrekin Council has been given more money to carry out the conservation work.
Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress
The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.
Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress
The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.
Endangered antelopes flown to Kenya from Czech Republic in 'historic homecoming'
The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.
Student uses space cosmic rays to make photographs
Blank negative photographic film sealed in a bag is sent to edge of space using a helium balloon.
Calls to revive Jersey driverless car plans
Environmental groups say the government should move away from "car-centric' models.
How the changing face of farming is reflected in Scotland's election
The rural vote is a significant, but often overlooked, constituency in the Scottish Parliament election.
£20m mystery gift buys London Zoo new hospital where you can watch vets work
Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital.
'Pioneering' study to boost bee numbers at Wakehurst
The study is part of Wakehurst's Nature Unlocked programme, which aims to improve biodiversity.
Musk v Altman: Why the tech billionaires and former friends are now facing off in court
The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.
How do you restore the wild spaces in a corner of England?
Plans to improve nature have been unveiled, aiming to restore habitats and protect wildlife.
How a yacht club's seawall is being reimagined for marine life
Ten artificial rock pools have been installed along Strangford Yacht Club's seawall as a refuge for marine life.
How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific
Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.
UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court
One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye
UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court
One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye
Series of wildfires across Scotland during 'extreme' alert
The Scottish Fire and rescue Service (SFRS) said an 'extreme' wildfire warning for Western Scotland would remain until midnight.
Series of wildfires across Scotland during 'extreme' alert
The Scottish Fire and rescue Service (SFRS) said an 'extreme' wildfire warning for Western Scotland would remain until midnight.
Your snaps of changing skies from meteors to rays
BBC Weather Watchers capture the ever-changing April conditions.
'We're living in a shed because of river pollution'
Jane and Tony Coyle spent seven years waiting for planning permission due to River Lugg pollution.
'We're living in a shed because of river pollution'
Jane and Tony Coyle spent seven years waiting for planning permission due to River Lugg pollution.
Wildlife arriving at newly created wetland
Birds are starting to notice the potential new feeding ground as the Fenland project is completed.
Watch: How one orangutan braved new bridge to unite his split community
The forest where the Sumatran orangutans live has been split by a road.
Where, when and how can you get involved in IOM wildlife week?
The annual celebration of the Isle of Man's natural environment and wildlife gets under way.
Plogging the Brighton Marathon
Plogging the Brighton Marathon
In photos: North India braces for heatwaves as temperatures cross 40C
India's weather department has issued heatwave warnings in parts of northern India.
First ever talks to ditch fossil fuels as UN deadlock deepens
Some 60 countries are meeting in Colombia as frustration grows with lack of progress in tackling climate change
First ever talks to ditch fossil fuels as UN deadlock deepens
Some 60 countries are meeting in Colombia as frustration grows with lack of progress in tackling climate change
'Empower young people to be bold conservationists'
Young people are not so risk averse, says the Springwatch presenter on a visit to Norwich.
Eco-resident calls for ban on artificial grass
Jonathan Huggins says it will cause an ecological "catastrophe", but Lee Symonds says it's not so bad.
BBC Inside Science
Creating and manufacturing a novel vaccine capable of combatting bird flu.
Meet the 19-metre octopus that prowled the ancient seas
Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago, according to fossil evidence.
Former love‑triangle osprey lays fourth egg
It is the third year in a row female Osprey CJ7 has laid a clutch of four eggs at the site in Poole.
Landmarks recreated as bug hotels near station
Safe havens for insects and small animals have been installed near Burley Park Station in Leeds.
Astronaut takes photo of his university from orbit
Jack Hathaway tells Cranfield University he had to wait for a break in the British weather.
Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge
School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.
Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge
School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.
King awarded Blue Peter Green badge for environmental work
Charles received the badge at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire for his personal work in promoting nature and sustainability.
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