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Flash flooding interrupts half-marathon, submerges cars
Parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were hit by flash flooding, leading to water rescues, stranded motorists and half-marathon runners battling the floodwaters.
Flash flooding interrupts half-marathon, submerges cars
Parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were hit by flash flooding, leading to water rescues, stranded motorists and half-marathon runners battling the floodwaters.
Meteor showers and supermoons: Autumn's night sky highlights
Meteor showers and supermoons: night sky phenomenons you won't want to miss
Meteor showers and supermoons: Autumn's night sky highlights
Meteor showers and supermoons: night sky phenomenons you won't want to miss
Wild dogs record 2,500-mile trek across Zambia in search of a mate
Scientists say the record-breaking journey by three brothers offers hope wildlife can survive growing pressures.
Wild dogs record 2,500-mile trek across Zambia in search of a mate
Scientists say the record-breaking journey by three brothers offers hope wildlife can survive growing pressures.
Starlink broadband pilot targets rural 'not spots'
Farmers are being asked to sign up for a broadband trial run by Lincolnshire County Council.
£100,000 boost for community eco-friendly projects
Community groups and young people across the West Midlands are being invited to apply for a grant.
Zambians warned not to eat dead wildlife after anthrax kills dozens of animals
At least 12 people are being treated for anthrax after eating infected meat from wildlife carcasses.
Conservationist honoured for protecting rare animals
Tullis Matson runs Nature's SAFE, a charity that has been freezing cells from some of the world's most endangered animals
How this summer may have been when climate change felt real
This summer has seen hot weather records broken, drought and major damage from fires.
Restored wetland becomes haven for rare birds
Woolston Eyes, near Warrington, is home to the largest black-necked grebe population in the UK.
Kent's shark secrets discovered in new project
The project involves sharks in Kent's waters being tagged so that scientists can gain vital data.
The Himalayas are melting faster - and India's economy is 'at risk'
A new report warns Himalayan glaciers are melting faster, threatening India's water, economy and communities.
The Himalayas are melting faster - and India's economy is 'at risk'
A new report warns Himalayan glaciers are melting faster, threatening India's water, economy and communities.
Residents and officials meet on dredging concerns
Officers plan to meet with a complainant in the coming days over the dredging at St Aubin's Bay.
Summer wildfires caused catastrophic hidden damage, scientists warn
Bangor University researchers say the scale of damage is far greater than what is immediately visible.
Summer wildfires caused catastrophic hidden damage, scientists warn
Bangor University researchers say the scale of damage is far greater than what is immediately visible.
Summer wildfires caused catastrophic hidden damage, scientists warn
Bangor University researchers say the scale of damage is far greater than what is immediately visible.
Five night sky events to look out for this autumn
From meteor showers to a November supermoon, there are a number of impressive sights to behold in the autumn night sky.
Five night sky events to look out for this autumn
From meteor showers to a November supermoon, there are a number of impressive sights to behold in the autumn night sky.
Record heatwaves in France set to make champagne stronger
Winemakers can produce bubbly up to 15% ABV following an unusual harvest that produced sweeter grapes.
Record heatwaves in France set to make champagne stronger
Winemakers can produce bubbly up to 15% ABV following an unusual harvest that produced sweeter grapes.
The slow, muddy work of saving ancient bogs
Sarah Hickey and her team help keep nearly 20,000 acres of upland in the Isle of Man healthy.
Battle to save the tiny, gooey snail only found in one lake in the UK
Once prevalent across the UK, this mollusc is now only found in one lake in Wales.
Battle to save the tiny, gooey snail only found in one lake in the UK
Once prevalent across the UK, this mollusc is now only found in one lake in Wales.
Battle to save the tiny, gooey snail only found in one lake in the UK
Once prevalent across the UK, this mollusc is now only found in one lake in Wales.
Town gets in a flap over High Street pigeon mess
Some people say the pigeons are a pest, while others think the birds are being unfairly demonised.
Sheen says he was snubbed by FM over pollution claims
The actor urged MPs to back a national testing programme to make sure historic toxic dump sites were safe.
Sheen says he was snubbed by FM over pollution claims
The actor urged MPs to back a national testing programme to make sure historic toxic dump sites were safe.
El Niño likely to cause wetter and warmer-than-normal autumn
A warmer and wetter-than-normal autumn is in store for the UK, according to the latest Met Office forecasts.
Species 'at risk of vanishing' from area of Wales' largest national park
The National Trust warns species are on the brink of extinction in a valley of Eryri - Snowdonia - National Park.
Species 'at risk of vanishing' from area of Wales' largest national park
The National Trust warns species are on the brink of extinction in a valley of Eryri - Snowdonia - National Park.
Species 'at risk of vanishing' from area of Wales' largest national park
The National Trust warns species are on the brink of extinction in a valley of Eryri - Snowdonia - National Park.
New hurricane season record as 'historic' El Niño leaves Atlantic eerily quiet
The Atlantic hurricane season has reached its climatological peak, but a strong El Nino means no hurricanes have formed this year.
BBC Inside Science
Prof Stuart Russell offers some advice following a report into July's Hugging Face hack.
BBC Inside Science
Prof Stuart Russell offers some advice following a report into July's Hugging Face hack.
August joint hottest month on record globally
BBC Weather Presenter Simon King explains the figures.
Drax ash mound extraction plan approved
Plans to extract and reuse million tonnes of ash from a mound next to Drax are given the go-ahead.
August joint-hottest month on record as climate change and El Niño drive heat
Climate change and the rising influence of El Nino saw August reach the record for warmest month.
August joint-hottest month on record as climate change and El Niño drive heat
Climate change and the rising influence of El Nino saw August reach the record for warmest month.
Beavers 'could boost wildlife and tackle drought'
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust is looking for suitable areas to reintroduce the animals.
Douglas Head designated a Conservation Area
Douglas Head has been formally designated a Conservation Area - but what does that actually mean?
'Adrenaline got us through New Forest wildfire'
Firefighters say community spirit also helped them get through the blaze that started on the A31.
Backshall backs calls for natural history GCSE
Steve Backshall calls for nature education as a survey says 55% of children have not climbed a tree.
Watch: Downed trees and flooding as Hurricane Lowell batters western Hawaii
The storm brought damaging winds and torrential rain to parts of the island on Monday and Tuesday, triggering concerns about flash flooding and mudslides.
How cleaning up the air is speeding up global warming - and revealing a bigger problem
A curious online row over this summer's heatwaves points to a wider - and worrying - shift in climate science.
How cleaning up the air is speeding up global warming - and revealing a bigger problem
A curious online row over this summer's heatwaves points to a wider - and worrying - shift in climate science.
'River is flowing better than it has for 25 years'
The River Deben is flowing once more after major restoration works are carried out.
Site investigated over medical waste dumping claims
The Environment Agency is leading an investigation into the site off Mill Lane, near Wadborough.
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