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Plastic bag bans and fees curb US shoreline litter, study suggests
Shoreline litter data research shows policies caused a relative decrease in the percentage of plastic bags.
BBC Inside Science
We investigate the role our forests are playing in offsetting carbon emissions.
Huge Roman 'jigsaw' reveals 2,000-year-old wall paintings
Thousands of fragments of plaster are pieced together to reveal frescos from a Roman London villa.
Huge Roman 'jigsaw' reveals 2,000-year-old wall paintings
Thousands of fragments of plaster are pieced together to reveal frescos from a Roman London villa.
Three years left to limit warming to 1.5C, leading scientists warn
The Earth could be doomed to breach a key climate target in as little as three years, scientists warn.
Three years left to limit warming to 1.5C, leading scientists warn
The Earth could be doomed to breach a key climate target in as little as three years, scientists warn.
Sharks and oysters set to thrive in warmer UK waters
Climate change will benefit basking sharks in the UK but creatures like the longest living animal may struggle.
Sharks and oysters set to thrive in warmer UK waters
Climate change will benefit basking sharks in the UK but creatures like the longest living animal may struggle.
England needs more hosepipe bans and smart water meters - watchdog
The Environment Agency warns England needs a 'continued and sustained effort' to cut water demand.
England needs more hosepipe bans and smart water meters - watchdog
The Environment Agency warns England needs a 'continued and sustained effort' to cut water demand.
Truckloads of Scotland's rubbish will be sent to England, experts say
Up to 100 trucks a day could take Scotland's waste to England once a landfill ban comes in at the end of the year.
'Forever chemical' found in all but one of tested UK rivers
The long-term impact of the chemical on human health is still unclear and being researched.
Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise
Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments
'Glimmer of hope' for marine life at UN Ocean conference
Environmental groups have praised government's progress made on marine protection at the UN meeting
'Glimmer of hope' for marine life at UN Ocean conference
Environmental groups have praised government's progress made on marine protection at the UN meeting
BBC Inside Science
The government sets out spending plans on five years of science. Where will the money go?
New species of dinosaur discovered that 'rewrites' T.rex family tree
The dinosaur skeletons, found hidden in a museum collection in Mongolia, is an ancestor of the mighty tyrannosaurs.
First view of the Sun's south pole filmed by spacecraft
Never before seen pictures will help scientists learn how the Sun's activity changes from stormy to quiet periods
What are small nuclear reactors and why does the UK want to build them?
The government is betting on a new generation of 'mini' nuclear power stations.
What are small nuclear reactors and why does the UK want to build them?
The government is betting on a new generation of 'mini' nuclear power stations.
Warning over 'dirty secret' of toxic chemicals on farmers' fields
Campaigners say that farmers' fields are being contaminated by chemicals and microplastics in sewage sludge.
Warning over 'dirty secret' of toxic chemicals on farmers' fields
Campaigners say that farmers' fields are being contaminated by chemicals and microplastics in sewage sludge.
Oceans cannot become 'wild west', warns UN chief
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres spoke at the start of the UN Oceans Conference in Nice, France.
Oceans cannot become 'wild west', warns UN chief
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres spoke at the start of the UN Oceans Conference in Nice, France.
UK proposes wider ban on destructive ocean bottom trawling
The government wants to prohibit bottom trawling from more protected areas of UK waters.
William warns ocean life 'diminishing before our eyes'
The Prince of Wales gave a speech in Monaco hoping to drive investments to protect the world's oceans.
Trump-Musk row heightens fears over Nasa budget cuts
The space agency has published its budget request to Congress which would see funding for science projects cut by nearly a half.
Ocean damage unspeakably awful, Attenborough tells prince
Sir David Attenborough told Prince William he hopes the UN oceans conference will bring new protections.
Ocean damage unspeakably awful, Attenborough tells prince
Sir David Attenborough told Prince William he hopes the UN oceans conference will bring new protections.
Schwarzenegger: Hey, stop whining, do something on climate change
The actor and activist was speaking to the BBC at a summit organised by his Climate Initiative.
Watch: Moment Chile earthquake rocks live TV show
The 6.4 magnitude earthquake interrupted the broadcast, shaking the equipment in the studio.
William to address Monaco forum in bid to help world's oceans
The prince will use his influence to draw in people who can help generate environmental change.
Most new build homes must have solar panels - Miliband
The energy secretary says the move will cut energy bills, but house builders caution against burdensome regulations.
BBC Inside Science
Inside Science heads to the One Ocean Science Congress in Nice, France.
Sellafield could leak until 2050s, MPs warn
A report criticises the speed of decommissioning work at the UK's largest nuclear site, Sellafield.
Failing water sector needs stronger regulation, says damning review
The Water Commission finds "deep-rooted, systemic and interlocking failures" in the water sector.
Warning after millions of bees escape overturned truck in US
Master bee-keepers are called to the scene after a truck containing 70,000 pounds of active honey bee hives flipped over.
Astronauts in space for nine months didn't know if they would 'be able to make it back'
Nasa pair Butch and Suni tell the BBC they feared being unable to get home when they failed to dock on the ISS.
UK's muddy saltmarshes vital to tackle climate change, report finds
The UK's saltmarshes lock away climate-warming greenhouse gases in layers of mud, a new report from WWF says.
UK's muddy saltmarshes vital to tackle climate change, report finds
The UK's saltmarshes lock away climate-warming greenhouse gases in layers of mud, a new report from WWF says.
UK's muddy saltmarshes vital to tackle climate change, report finds
The UK's saltmarshes lock away climate-warming greenhouse gases in layers of mud, a new report from WWF says.
Idyllic Swiss village stood for centuries - until a roaring glacier wiped it out
Nine million cubic metres of rock and ice came crashing down on Blatten after a landslide.
Idyllic Swiss village stood for centuries - until a roaring glacier wiped it out
Nine million cubic metres of rock and ice came crashing down on Blatten after a landslide.
BBC Inside Science
We answer a selection of fascinating science questions, from Nikola Tesla to microplastics
Drinking water shortage in decade without new reservoirs, minister says
Changes to planning laws could speed up projects, but experts warn water consumption will also need limiting.
Golden eagles soaring south back to English skies
Golden eagles reintroduced to southern Scotland start to spread their wings back into English skies.
Planning change to make installing heat pump easier for millions
The rule requiring planning permission if a heat pump is within 1m of a neighbours property has been removed.
Planning change to make installing heat pump easier for millions
The rule requiring planning permission if a heat pump is within 1m of a neighbours property has been removed.
Cats distinguish owner's smell from stranger's, study finds
Scientists believe cats can discriminate between familiar and unfamiliar humans using smell alone.
Glacier collapse buries most of Swiss village
Many homes in Blatten have been flattened after a large chunk of the Birch glacier fell on to the village.
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