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The annual report from Surfers Against Sewage found a rise in water users reporting being unwell.

The National Trust says climate change-linked extreme weather is now the biggest threat to its sites.

The remarkable story of Captain Don Walsh and his 11km journey to the bottom of the Mariana Trench.

The best chance of catching a glimpse is in the early hours of Sunday.

The rocket's flight was again cut short because of technical issues, but previous problems were fixed.

The vehicle's maiden flight in April ended when it exploded four minutes after leaving the ground.

Temperature records crumbled across the world this year, raising questions over the pace of global warming.

BBC correspondent flies with the Icelandic Coast Guard over the Reykjanes Peninsula, where the volcanic activity has been concentrated.

Eruptions on the south-western Reykjanes Peninsula may mark a new cycle, warn Icelandic meteorologists.

Graveyards, bridges and harvests are swept away in the worst floods to hit Somalia in a century.

Progress seen in climate talks between world's two biggest carbon emitters but major hurdles remain.

The pteketeke won after the US talk show host's self-described "alarmingly aggressive" campaign.

An eruption is thought imminent but its impact depends on where magma breaches the surface.

A Google DeepMind tool predicted where one would hit three days ahead of existing methods.

Residents of a fishing port remain on edge as scientists say a volcanic eruption is still imminent.

The Delhi government wants to use cloud-seeding to combat the city's pollution crisis.

Thousands are asked to evacuate from a town over fears magma has spread underground.

Winners each awarded $1.2m at environmental awards founded by Prince William, and held in Asia for the first time.

The Euclid telescope will spend six years in space, creating a 3D map of galaxies formed around 10 billion years ago. Find out more here.

Sir David Attenborough "delighted" as mammal named after him is filmed for the first time.

The island has already shrunk slightly as waves hit the "crumbly" formation.

The US chat show host's support of the pteketeke is creating an international PR battle.

Study shows that rising temperatures will boost lightning as the main source of fires in northern forests.

The famous tree dates back to 17th Century Ghana and was reportedly planted by a renowned priest.

A mass die-off of trees could happen in the next 50 years unless action is taken, warn experts.

Climate scientists say it is now "virtually certain" year will be the warmest on record.

A biologist says while unusual, cross-species adoptions happen when animals respond to certain cues.

Europe's Euclid telescope begins its quest to map the cosmos and reveal its missing components.

Projects will have to meet net zero targets, under the proposals to be outlined in the King's Speech.

Most people with rare genetic diseases are unable to access life-saving medicines due to high costs.

Desalination usually requires a lot of heat and power, but a new system just needs wave energy.

The James Webb observatory records the giant jets and shocks created by a birthing star in Orion.

Climate change is warming the world's oceans, creating good conditions for jellyfish in the UK.

The government rejects calls to provide new funding for mental health support for farmers in crises.

COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber has acknowledged the challenges he faces.

Fossil fuel emissions threaten a key climate threshold sooner than previously thought, a report says.

Glow worms are a rare sight in the UK but one young conservationist is trying to bring them back.

The size of the tanks stolen is not known but police say their contents were of "significant value".

Bringing previously extinct native species like beavers back to England is not on the Environment Secretary's priority list.

Thames Water is among firms being closely monitored due to concerns over their performance.

A bacterium found in several wild elephants may explain why hundreds died suddenly in Botswana in 2020.

The companies include UK multinationals such as HSBC, Prudential, and Legal & General.

Archaeologists say pottery and stone tools have also been found at the site in Orkney.

The world is shifting rapidly to clean energy but still investing too much in fossil fuels, the IEA says.

Future sea-level rise may have been underestimated, a new study warns, with more melt "locked in".

The UK has some of the world's most powerful tides - and is well placed to exploit their power.

The streaks of light from the debris of Halley's comet will be at their peak on Saturday.

The launch was the first in a series of tests ahead of Gaganyaan, India's first crewed space mission.