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Climate envoy John Kerry made the remarks before he travels to China to discuss climate change issues.

A Florida hunter has wrestled and caught a 19ft Burmese python, the longest ever documented in the state.

Powerful new magnets have revived efforts to build a quiet propulsion system for ships and submarines.

Locals struggle to believe the plant's treated radioactive water is safe to pump into the Pacific Ocean.

Experts are predicting that the developing El Nino is likely to make 2023 the world's hottest year.

The space observatory delivers a fascinating view of starbirth to mark one year of operations.

The moment a giant panda gave birth to twins for the first time in South Korea has been captured on camera.

A report suggests they are using sharp metal deterrents like humans do - to keep pests away.

An eruption has sent lava and smoke pouring on the Reykjanes peninsula following intense earthquake activity in the area.

As concerns are voiced about hemlock near a school, an expert tells of other deadly green neighbours.

Scientists say a new scanning method that can identify tiny tumours could revolutionise medical research.

Crew shortages meant 39 engines were not available to fight London's wildfires last July, a review finds.

Scientists are concerned about the environmental impact if commercial deep sea mining begins.

Countries have agreed to limit carbon from shipping by 2050 but green groups say the pact is flawed.

One group of scientists reported a third global high calculated with satellites and computer models.

Record temperatures and smoke-filled skies have shown that the threat of wildfires can impact millions of people.

Archaeologists use a new technique to discover that a high-status tomb contained a woman not a man.

BBC News understands a deal has been negotiated over UK association with the Horizon programme.

The world's need for fossil fuels is "desperate", Shell's chief executive told the BBC.

The climate activist blocked a port handling fossil fuels with a group of young activists in June.

The Wildlife Trust in Northamptonshire says the dam-building mammals will be released next winter.

A bid to restore the crumbling building is delayed after a protected species is found in a pond.

Europe launched its last Ariane-5 rocket from French Guiana on Wednesday, carrying two military communications satellites.

The government says it remains committed to spending 11.6bn of its overseas aid budget on climate.

Monday 3 July was the warmest day yet recorded with temperatures averaging over 17C for the first time.

A barrister for five councils says expanding the ultra-low emission zone is beyond Sadiq Khan's powers.

Researchers use the celestial objects quasars to measure time near the start of the universe.

Scientists found evidence that climate change made the warmer weather last month more likely.

The Met Office will confirm on Monday if the record-breaking temperatures are linked to climate change.

Global maritime industry faces a major decision on curbing carbon as pressure grows for a net-zero target.

Sea algae could take over coral reefs after an unknown disease decimated sea urchin populations.

Conservationists tracked it down amid deadly snakes and 50C heat in a forest known as 'hell on Earth'.

The artificial oasis 50m beneath London aims to reflect a healthier future for the River Thames once the new sewer opens.

A tech error which saw BBC platforms forecast 7C temperatures for next week has been resolved.

We exploit around a third of wild animals for own own uses, putting almost half at risk of extinction.

New bins, scanners and miles of conveyor belts should help reduce waste, Cambridge University says.

Conservationists suspect white-tailed sea eagles have been eating avian flu-infected prey.

The firm is struggling to stop climate misinformation spreading on its platform, BBC investigation finds.

Gene editing is being introduced which could improve the flavour and growing time for British strawberries.

An extraordinary image of ghost particles in the Milky Way is captured by an observatory buried at the South Pole.

How debris recovered from the sea bed near the Titanic could help investigators learn what happened.

Heat pump costs, poor insulation and lack of workers hinder scheme but industry remains positive.

Astronomers may have picked up the first signals from giant black holes spiralling in on each other.

A boom in wind and solar energy in China may curb emissions faster than expected, a report says.

Medical experts will analyse the presumed remains, the US Coast Guard said.

A planet that should have been eaten by a huge star has baffled scientists until now.

The UK's statutory climate body criticises the government for backing new oil and gas projects.

Data shows that cutting down tropical forests increased by 10% in 2022, despite promises made at COP26.

Wastewater regulations are stalling new homes development in parts of England, says Baroness Scott.

Researchers say that monarchs with more white spots on their wings migrate more successfully.