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Birth of pine marten kits 'a fantastic sign'
Pine marten babies have been born on Exmoor for the first time in a century, new footage shows.
Can a heatwave cause trees to fall?
Don't sit under a tree during a heatwave - here's why.
More than half of England in drought, Environment Agency declares
The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.
More than half of England in drought, Environment Agency declares
The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.
Hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected?
More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.
Hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected?
More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.
Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled
Spain and France have so far borne the burnt of this summer's wildfires, caused by a succession of heatwaves and prolonged dry spells.
How to see July's Buck Moon light up the night sky
July's full Moon, know as the Buck Moon, is set to light up the night sky on Wednesday.
Jodrell Bank cuts 'a disappointing gamble'
Dr George Dransfield says the decision to cut funding is "short-sighted".
Buck Moon lights up Devon and Cornwall skies
The July full moon is expected to peak at 15:36 BST on Wednesday.
Endangered tiger cubs born in conservation boost
The species is one of the most endangered in the world, with only about 450 Amur tigers left in the wild.
Mysterious deaths of elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry
It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.
Mysterious deaths of elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry
It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.
What is Jodrell Bank Observatory and what does it do?
When Jodrell Bank Observatory was built, the site was seen as gamechanger for radio astronomy.
Drone footage shows Wisconsin tornado damage
No fatalities or injuries were immediately reported after an EF-2 tornado hit parts of the Midwest state.
Are BuzzBallz actually recyclable?
The company behind BuzzBallz said they were recyclable on its website, but experts say this is not true.
Tackling the 'nasty' plant that can cause blisters and scars
A conservation group says it has made progress tackling giant hogweed infestations in County Tyrone.
Where is best to see the July Buck Moon?
July's full moon is due on Wednesday, here's some of the best places to watch it where you live.
Gates smashed and crops destroyed as farmers threatened by gangs hunting hares
Some barricade the entrances to their fields with concrete blocks and fallen trees.
Plan for solar panels in field draws criticism
If approved, the project would see 72 solar panels installed on the site in Guernsey.
Spain and France brace for new heatwaves as wildfire closes in on Bordeaux
Temperatures are expected to soar past 40C in some regions as a heatwave builds, further hampering firefighting efforts.
Spain and France brace for new heatwaves as wildfire closes in on Bordeaux
Temperatures are expected to soar past 40C in some regions as a heatwave builds, further hampering firefighting efforts.
The prehistoric species fighting for survival in Lough Neagh
Restrictions have been placed on fishing the critically-endangered European eel in Lough Neagh to try to restore the species
The prehistoric species fighting for survival in Lough Neagh
Restrictions have been placed on fishing the critically-endangered European eel in Lough Neagh to try to restore the species
Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?
Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.
Wildfires 'stark reminder' of extreme climate challenge, says William
The prince's warning comes as wildfires rage in parts of Europe and the UK during a spell of extreme heat.
Wildfires 'stark reminder' of extreme climate challenge, says William
The prince's warning comes as wildfires rage in parts of Europe and the UK during a spell of extreme heat.
UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts
Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.
UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts
Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.
How 'fire-generated thunderstorms' make wildfires more deadly
Certain types of severe wildfire can create pyrocumulonimbus - something that Nasa calls the "fire-breathing dragon of clouds".
Volunteer scheme credited with changing man's life
Michael Reynolds, 27, says the scheme helps him to "get away from day-to-day life".
'Off the scale' haul of nitrous oxide cans found
Litterpickers say they found 82 in a day, and normally find between three and 12.
The nature reserve where 'magical' glow worms thrive
The nature reserve in Sussex is seen as a 'stronghold' for the near threatened glow worm.
Littering fines draw in almost £100k across county
New figures reveal which councils in Cambridgeshire have issued the most fines for littering.
Why scientists watched grass grow for 170 years
Started by Victorians, Rothamsted Research are monitoring how grass grows.
Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms
Blazes are about 15km from Bordeaux, but the city's mayor says there are no plans to evacuate.
Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms
Blazes are about 15km from Bordeaux, but the city's mayor says there are no plans to evacuate.
Firefighters battle wildfire as tens of thousands evacuated near Bordeaux
More than 330,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires across France and Spain.
Residents urged to join nationwide butterfly count
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are home to many important butterfly sites, says authority.
'It's like having an amusement park and not opening it' - algae closures take toll
There are currently 245 algae blooms across water systems in Northern Ireland.
'It's like having an amusement park and not opening it' - algae closures take toll
There are currently 245 algae blooms across water systems in Northern Ireland.
Nasa boss praises rise of women in science
Dr Nicola Fox says she was one of four women on her science course at university in the 1991.
More than 300,000 flee wildfires in France and Spain
Spain's PM warns of "complex hours" ahead as authorities in France say they are far from bringing blazes burning near Bordeaux under control.
North-east of England receives fewest Green Flag awards
The North East received just 57 awards, much lower than most regions of England, which had over 100.
Everything you need to know about the hosepipe ban
The hosepipe ban is in place due to high demand for water during heatwaves and dry weather.
It's the cocktail taking young drinkers by storm - but the packaging is 'unrecyclable'
BuzzBallz cannot be recycled because the metal lid and plastic body are attached, say experts.
It's the cocktail taking young drinkers by storm - but the packaging is 'unrecyclable'
BuzzBallz cannot be recycled because the metal lid and plastic body are attached, say experts.
More than 220,000 evacuated in France and Spain due to wildfires
French firefighters battle a blaze heading towards Bordeaux while officials in Madrid say they face the "worst fire in the history of the region".
Watch: SpaceX's successful test flight and splashdown for Starship
The megarocket pulls off a soft splashdown in the Indian Ocean an hour after launch.
Watch: SpaceX's successful test flight and splashdown for Starship
The megarocket pulls off a soft splashdown in the Indian Ocean an hour after launch.
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