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Polluting greenhouse gases being sold online and smuggled to UK
Experts say hydrofluorocarbons, which are used in fridges and aerosols, make global warming worse.
Australia declares La Niña phenomenon has begun
The climate pattern can lead to significant weather changes in different parts of the world.
Six ways shoebox-sized satellites are trying to change the world
The CubeSat began as an educational tool but is now helping out humanity
The art of a great urban wildlife photo
Andrew Budziak spends his nights photographing the animals of Toronto, Canada.
Brazil: Amazon sees worst deforestation levels in 15 years
The figures come after Brazil promised to end the practice by 2030 during the COP climate summit.
Climate change: Conspiracy theories found on foreign-language Wikipedia
Pages in languages other than English wrongly suggest scientists are divided over the causes of global warming.
Baby elephant dies after losing half its trunk in poacher's trap
The one-year-old calf succumbed to its injuries two days after being rescued by Indonesian villagers.
'I've seen irreversible change but hope too for planet'
Over decades, correspondent David Shukman has seen climate change become our most important issue.
Red crabs swarm across roads and bridges in Australia
An annual migration of red crabs has covered roads and bridges on an Australian island.
IBM claims advance in quantum computing
The company unveils an advanced "quantum" processor that's part of an effort to build super-fast computers.
Climate change: What did the scientists make of COP26?
Scientists applaud some COP26 policies but fear measures don't go far enough and won’t be delivered.
COP26: The truth behind the new climate change denial
The climate claims that went viral – and what you need to know about them.
Russian anti-satellite test adds to worsening problem of space debris
Russia has destroyed one of its own satellites in orbit, prompting international condemnation.
Russian anti-satellite missile test poses no threat - Moscow
The US earlier said Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space.
Russian anti-satellite missile test draws condemnation
The US says Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space.
COP26: What was agreed at the Glasgow climate conference?
A crucial climate change summit has been held in the UK which could change our lives.
COP26: How might decisions at the climate summit change our lives?
The changes made at COP26 in Glasgow could have implications for the way we live.
COP26: How much is spent supporting fossil fuels and green energy?
Despite green energy investment promises, many governments still financially back the fossil fuel industry.
COP26: Climate deal sounds the death knell for coal power - PM
But Boris Johnson says the achievements of the Glasgow summit are "tinged with disappointment".
COP26: China and India must explain themselves, says Sharma
COP26 President Alok Sharma speaks after an agreement to "phase down" coal rather than "phase out".
COP26: New global climate deal struck in Glasgow
The decision to phase down coal shows progress but pledges are not enough to cap temperature rises.
COP26: Climate summit approaches 'moment of truth'
The president of the COP26 climate summit says talks are approaching a "moment of truth".
Can California save itself from the flames?
Unprecedented drought and heat, combined with bad land management, have culminated in historic wildfires.
COP26: Coal compromise as leaders near climate deal
All countries must agree on the new deal as negotiators at COP26 enter the summit's final hours.
COP26: Fear of failure on final day, and just how green was summit?
Five things you need to know about COP26 - the United Nations climate change conference - on Friday.
COP26: Flooding lessons from Hull, a city below sea level
Hull has been at COP26 to share its innovative approach to tackling flood threats with the world.
How green was the COP26 climate summit?
A report has suggested the carbon footprint of the Glasgow summit is more than double that of COP25.
COP26: Fear of failure as climate summit enters final day
UN chief Antonio Guterres says the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5C looks unlikely.
Seven ways to curb climate change
What are the practical things countries need to do in order to tackle climate change?
Climate change: How could a 2050 weather forecast look?
The future climate could be determined by the level of emissions in the coming years.
COP26: Cautious welcome for unexpected US-China climate agreement
The world's two biggest CO2 emitters pledge to boost climate co-operation in an unexpected declaration.
COP26: US-China climate agreement and fossil fuel spending
Five things you need to know about COP26 - the United Nations climate change conference - on Thursday.
Climate change: Iran says lift sanctions and we'll ratify Paris agreement
The world's eighth largest emitter says it will ratify the Paris climate pact if restrictions are lifted.
Coastal saltmarsh 'engineered' to fight climate change
Re-flooding coastal wetlands could provide an opportunity to 'use sea level' rise to fight climate change
The man turning cities into giant sponges to embrace floods
Yu Kongjian's sponge city, based on ancient Chinese wisdom, seeks to change how we deal with floods.
COP26: Climate activists on what change means for them
Climate activists from the Philippines, the UK and Argentina take questions on climate change.
COP26: China and US agree to boost climate co-operation
The world's two biggest CO2 emitters pledge to co-operate in an announcement at the COP26 summit.
COP26: Draft deal calls for stronger carbon cutting targets by end of 2022
The document says vulnerable nations must get more help to cope with the deadly impacts of global warming.
Horse trading set to begin over agreement at COP26
The release of a draft text for the COP26 agreement signals the start of serious negotiations.
Nasa's Moon return pushed back to 2025
The first Nasa mission to return to the surface of the Moon has been delayed by one year to 2025.
River Thames: Sharks and seahorses found living in waterway
A report highlights changes since the river was declared "biologically dead" in 1957.
COP26: PM’s summit plea and axing trees to save water
Five things you need to know about COP26 - the United Nations climate change conference - on Wednesday.
COP26: PM calls on nations to pull out the stops as draft agreement published
As a draft decision on COP26's outcome is revealed, Boris Johnson says states must unite to stop warming.
Cape Town's Day Zero: 'We are axing trees to save water'
Cape Town, on South Africa's coast, was the first global city to come close to running out of water.
Ocean's climate change 'buffer' role under threat
Rising ocean temperatures are having 'worrying' impacts on the deep ocean's ability to lock away our carbon emissions.
COP26: World headed for 2.4C warming despite climate summit - report
New analysis of pledges at COP26 suggest no government is doing enough to limit temperature rise.
COP26: Focus on gender as giant puppet takes centre stage
Five things you need to know about COP26 - the United Nations climate change conference - on Tuesday.
Climate change: What do scientists want from COP26 this week?
We asked climate experts from around the world what they want to see agreed at COP26 this week.
The photographer fighting to keep the America's wild horses wild
A photographer is using her art to inspire, hoping to keep the iconic animals at home on the range.
Climate change: Seven ways to spot businesses greenwashing
Firms often claim they are eco-friendly but how can you check they are as green as they make out?
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