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'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.
Thousands take to streets to highlight 'climate emergency'
Demonstrators marched through Glasgow city centre on a day of global action to coincide with the COP30 climate talks in Brazil.
BBC Inside Science
The UK government plans to phase out animal experiments. What are the alternatives?
Our dogs' diversity can be traced back to the Stone Age
A new study suggests their physical transformation began much earlier than we previously thought.
UK's first small nuclear power station to be built in north Wales
Three small modular reactors are confirmed for the site, with the potential for up to eight.
Fossil fuel emissions rise again - but renewables boom offers hope for climate
Carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels are forecast to reach a new high in 2025 but could soon peak.
Fossil fuel emissions rise again - but renewables boom offers hope for climate
Carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels are forecast to reach a new high in 2025 but could soon peak.
Fossil fuel emissions rise again - but renewables boom offers hope for climate
Carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels are forecast to reach a new high in 2025 but could soon peak.
Brazil's indigenous groups want to be heard at COP30
The BBC's Ione Wells asks two indigenous leaders what they want from the climate talks.
Brazil's indigenous groups want to be heard at COP30
The BBC's Ione Wells asks two indigenous leaders what they want from the climate talks.
From Brazil to Belfast - pupils hold their own COP30 event
The COP30 climate simulation negotiation brought pupils from 28 schools to Belfast Castle.
From Brazil to Belfast - pupils hold their own COP30 event
The COP30 climate simulation negotiation brought pupils from 28 schools to Belfast Castle.
Protesters break into COP30 venue in Brazil
More than 200 delegations, including senior world leaders, are attending the UN climate talks.
Protesters break into COP30 venue in Brazil
More than 200 delegations, including senior world leaders, are attending the UN climate talks.
Government sets out plan to phase out animal experiments
The plan follows up on a manifesto promise to work towards the phasing out the practice.
Fight fake news and defeat climate deniers, Brazil's Lula tells UN talks
The world must "defeat" climate denialism and fake news, Brazil's President Lula da Silva tells UN climate summit.
COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point?
The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today.
COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point?
The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today.
COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point?
The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today.
Back from the brink: UK red kites aid Spanish cousins
A project to revive red kite populations in south-west Spain sees new mating pairs and chicks.
James Watson: Controversial discoverer of 'the secret of life'
James Watson, the godfather of DNA who discovered the "secrets of life" has died aged 97.
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