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Extinction Rebellion: Saving the world or wasting police time?
The climate change protest group urging people to get arrested to gain attention.
The climate change protests making headlines
Extinction Rebellion's fight against climate change is making headlines.
Wolves return to Netherlands after 140 years
Ecologists have data showing female has settled and males in area may lead to mating.
Climate change: European team to drill for 'oldest ice' in Antarctica
The near-3km-long Antarctic ice core should reveal the cause of a key shift in Earth's climate past.
Aphantasia: Ex-Pixar chief Ed Catmull says 'my mind's eye is blind'
Ed Catmull has aphantasia, as do some of the world's best animators at Pixar.
RSPB warns Bacton cliffs netting 'could kill' birds
Nets have been set up near homes and a gas plant to discourage birds from nesting in sandy cliffs.
Satellites used to protect endangered sharks
Earth observation satellites are proving to be valuable tools in protecting rare sharks, say scientists.
Use a 'greener' inhaler if you can, patients told
Five doses of some inhalers are the equivalent of a nine-mile car journey, NHS advisory body says.
Florida python: Massive pregnant snake caught using new approach
Big Cypress national park finds a 17ft snake weighing 140lb and carrying 73 developing eggs.
ULEZ: New pollution charge begins in London
Drivers of older, more polluting vehicles will have to pay a fee to enter the centre of the city.
'I fought for a statue of my hero Mary Anning'
Evie, 11, has been campaigning to have a statue of one of her heroes - 19th-Century palaeontologist Mary Anning - erected in Lyme Regis. Find out more about her mission.
UK's Sabre space plane engine tech in new milestone
UK engineers developing a novel propulsion system say their technology has reached a new performance level.
ULEZ: How does London's new emissions zone compare?
New restrictions on drivers come into force in central London today, so how do these compare with the rest of the world?
Air pollution: what are the effects on humans?
Fine particles in the air have been linked to cancer, strokes, asthma, heart disease and possibly dementia.
Dinosaur skin impression goes on show at Tring museum
An exhibition in Hertfordshire displays items for the first time since the mid-19th Century.
Different class
Secmol is an Indian school pioneering practical green education in one of the harshest environments.
Hayabusa-2: Japanese probe likely to have 'bombed' an asteroid
The Hayabusa-2 is thought to have detonated an explosive charge on the asteroid it is exploring.
UK scientists discover world's tallest tropical tree
Researchers from the University of Nottingham first spotted the tree in a Malaysian rainforest last August.
Thousands of homes destroyed as Iran braces for more floods
Deadly flash floods in Iran kill dozens, and cause destruction across the country.
Antarctic: 'No role' for climate in Halley iceberg splitting
Scientists say natural events are driving the ice changes near Britain's Halley base in Antarctica.
Plastic patrol: 'I've pulled engines out of the water'
Paddle boarder Lizzie Carr takes her plastic patrol to the waterways.
Fossil of ancient four-legged whale found in Peru
Researchers believe the four-metre-long mammal, found in Peru, was able to swim and walk on land.
The lunar effect
For centuries, our lunar neighbour has been a source of fascination and inspiration for poets and artists.
Seal in Norfolk named after Sir David Attenborough
"Sir David" was found swimming with a plastic flying ring stuck around its neck.
Great Barrier Reef: Mass decline in 'coral babies', scientists say
Australia's vast reef is struggling to re-grow corals after unprecedented bleaching, scientists say.
Climate change: Warning from 'Antarctica's last forests'
Scientists call for more research into the last time when atmospheric carbon dioxide levels were the same as today.
Five things people can do for a 'healthier environment'
Christiana Figueres, who helped secure the Paris Climate Change Agreement, gives her suggestions.
Canada warming twice as fast as the rest of the world, report says
The federal government report warns Canada's Arctic is most affected by the changing climate.
Climate change: 'Magic bullet' carbon solution takes big step
New CO2 removal technology gains significant investment from fossil fuel companies, but greens have doubts.
A 'magic bullet' to capture carbon dioxide?
A British Columbia-based company has shown that it can extract CO2 from the air in a cost-effective way.
'Living fossil' given new home at ZSL London Zoo
The extremely rare Chinese giant salamander was rescued after an attempt to smuggle it into the UK.
Animal testing: US closes 'kitten slaughterhouse' after outcry
A government department had been using cats to research parasites that can cause kill humans.
Netting to stop birds nesting: Call for new safeguards
Wildlife experts want more controls on nets over hedges and trees, amid growing public concern.
Satellite plane-tracking goes global
A new space-based system to monitor aircraft worldwide is live and being trialled over the Atlantic.
Mars methane surge spotted from space
A European spacecraft has confirmed a report of methane being released from the surface of Mars.
Ryanair one of Europe's top polluters, EU data suggests
It is the first time a company not running a coal-fired power plant has come near the top of the ranking.
UK firms propose low-cost satellite radar
Two British companies are to push forward with the development of an ultra-low-cost radar satellite.
Coffee cup ban: Boston Tea Party's sales fall by £250k
Boston Tea Party's owner said global coffee shop brands were "putting profits before the planet".
Nasa: India's satellite destruction could endanger ISS
The head of the US space agency said last week's anti-satellite weapon test was a "terrible thing".
What does air pollution do to our bodies?
The countdown begins to the launch of one of the world's boldest attempts to tackle air pollution.
Tourists flee huge wave caused by glacier collapse
Visitors to a glacier in Iceland scrambled to safety as a section broke, off creating a large wave.
Blue Planet: Executive producer defends sea turtle hatchling release
People watching Blue Planet Live on Sunday were left in shock after a seagull snatched a baby turtle as it was released on the beach.
Rare Sehuencas water frogs' first date footage released
Romeo, known as the world's loneliest frog, had spent 10 years living in isolation at an aquarium.
Dubstep artist Skrillex could protect against mosquito bites
Scientists found the song Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites led to mosquitoes attacking hosts less often.
Saving the planet: The next move
Climate scientists from around the world are meeting in Edinburgh to plan future strategy.
Tasmanian devils 'adapting to coexist with cancer'
There is hope for the world's largest carnivorous marsupials whose numbers have been ravaged by disease.
Chicxulub asteroid impact: Stunning fossils record dinosaurs' demise
Remarkable specimens shed light on the minutes and hours following the Earth-changing asteroid strike.
Climate change: How green is your parcel?
The Royal Mail is introducing e-trikes but what are other delivery companies doing to cut their emissions?
Killer frog disease 'part of Earth's sixth mass extinction'
A fungus that kills amphibians is responsible for the biggest loss of nature from a single disease.
Scientists to study relocated red squirrels' hair
The analysis could provide information on the animals genetics and the diseases that affect them.
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