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COP26: Pledge to end deforestation as Queen urges 'rise above politics'
Five things you need to know about COP26 - the United Nations climate change conference - on Tuesday.
Climate change: Five dealmakers who will influence the outcome at COP26
Who are the people who will determine the success or failure of the climate summit?
Climate summit: Behind the scenes at COP26
The BBC’s Science Editor David Shukman takes a look inside the UN’s climate conference in Glasgow.
COP26: Act now for our children, Queen urges climate summit
It is the "time for action", the monarch says in a video address at the COP26 climate summit.
Climate change: Is Greta Thunberg right about UK carbon emissions?
The climate activist has questioned the UK's figure on its carbon emissions reduction.
COP26: World at one minute to midnight over climate change - Boris Johnson
As world leaders arrive at COP26 in Glasgow, Prime Minister Boris Johnson says action is needed.
COP26: World needs to act, says PM, as Prince Charles joins call for action
Five things you need to know about COP26 - the United Nations climate change conference - on Monday.
COP26: Charles to say 'war-like footing' needed
The Prince of Wales will address the opening ceremony of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow.
COP26: The issues that stand in the way of progress
As the serious business of negotiation finally begins in Glasgow, we look at the key barriers to progress.
G20 pledge climate action but make few commitments
The agreement between the world's richest economies makes no reference to cutting emissions by 2050.
Climate change: Extreme weather events are 'the new norm'
Scientists from the WMO say global warming is leading the world into "uncharted territory".
COP26: 'Moment of truth' as world meets for climate summit
COP26 begins in Glasgow, amid dire warnings for the future if urgent climate action is not taken.
JCB signs green hydrogen deal worth billions
JCB will take 10% of the green hydrogen made by Australian mining company Fortescue Future Industries.
Can COP26 really save the planet?
Past COPs our science editor went to didn't stop climate change - will this one be any different?
Climate change: What's it like living in a place where it's 50C?
The BBC has spoken to people around the world about how extreme heat is changing their lives.
Climate change: What are the big polluters doing to cut carbon emissions?
The top emissions-producing nations all have plans to tackle global warming, but what progress are they making?
COP26: Arnold Schwarzenegger angered by world leaders' climate policies
The Terminator actor also says reducing meat intake does not have to mean sacrificing something.
Europe's floods: Lessons from German tragedy
Recriminations have followed the July floods and the alleged failure to alert residents.
COP26: Four numbers to remember ahead of the climate change summit
The Queen cancelling her appearance and a climate pledge delayed - what do they mean for COP26?
Sitting Bull: DNA confirms great-grandson's identity
A sample of the Native American leader's hair confirms the identity of his great-grandson.
Climate change: Human activity makes forests emit carbon
Human activity and wildfires have turned highly protected forests into net sources of carbon, a study suggests.
Climate change: Polls shows rising demand for government action
Ahead of COP26, a BBC World Service poll finds growing support for strong political leadership.
Budget 2021: How green is Chancellor Rishi Sunak?
From planes and trains to insulation - this is how green the Budget looked ahead of COP26 starting on Sunday.
Climate change: Can India meet its targets?
As a major global climate summit approaches, is the Indian government on track to meet its own commitments?
Neutrino result heralds new chapter in physics
A new chapter in physics is here, says a team that hunted for a key building block of the Universe.
Autumn Budget 2021: Boost for science is less than promised
The chancellor boosts science spending to £20bn a year by 2024 - £2bn less than previously pledged.
Science Museum: Climate activists in overnight protest over fossil fuel sponsors
The activists say they stayed at London's Science Museum for the "victims" of fossil fuel sponsors.
Life at 50C: Surviving in Kuwait's 'unbearable' heat
The Middle East is warming faster than much of the world, leaving Kuwaitis struggling with everyday life.
Climate change: UN emissions gap report a 'thundering wake-up call'
Current carbon-cutting plans from nations would lead the world to climate catastrophe, says the UN.
Climate change: Make people fly less, ministers told
The government must cut demand for flying and meat under plans to curb climate change, experts say.
Climate change: Australia pledges net zero emissions by 2050
The target controversially omits new short-term goals and cuts to fossil fuel industries.
Eco-friendly sex: What is it and how does it impact on climate change?
As more people try to live environmentally friendly lives, how do we make sex more sustainable?
Blue Origin: Jeff Bezos unveils plans for 'space business park'
His space company Blue Origin hopes its venture will replace the International Space Station.
Climate change: Four things you can do about your carbon footprint
Small changes to our lifestyles and choices could limit our personal carbon footprint.
The African tech firm hoping to power space missions
Hypernova hopes that its thruster technology will be adopted on thousands of future small satellites.
Climate change: Sir David Attenborough in 'act now' warning
"If we don't act now, it'll be too late," warns Sir David Attenborough ahead of the COP26 climate summit.
Signs of first planet found outside our galaxy
Astronomers have found hints of what could be the first planet ever to be discovered outside our galaxy.
Recycling plastics does not work, says Boris Johnson
The Recycling Association responds by saying Boris Johnson has "completely lost the plastic plot".
MPs say UK research frozen because of Brexit delay
UK scientists are likely to be "frozen out" of EU research programmes, a committee of MPs warns.
Climate change: Pledge of $100bn annual aid slips to 2023
A key pledge on climate funding has still not been met, and the money is not sure to be there before 2023.
Insulate Britain: Protesters block east London roads
In a statement, the group said: "We won't stand by while the government kills our kids."
Climate change: Greenhouse gas build-up reached new high in 2020
Despite the pandemic, atmospheric levels of CO2 and methane once more broke records last year.
Climate change: How do we know it is happening and caused by humans?
What's the evidence for global warming and how do we know it's being caused by human activity?
Climate change: The environmental disasters we've almost fixed
From acid rain to the ozone hole: Can we learn from the environmental "success stories" of the past?
How can Coca-Cola solve its plastic problem?
The drinks company has been named the world's biggest plastic polluter.
Inside the Indonesian cave where oldest animal art was found
The BBC is given rare access to film the 45,500-year-old images found on an Indonesian island.
Wales curriculum: New science GCSE prompts dumbing down fears
From 2025, physics, chemistry and biology will no longer be offered as separate GCSE subjects.
Climate change: How technology is helping cities tackle climate disasters
Cities are under threat from floods, forest fires and other disasters - how is tech helping with emergency responses?
Greta Thunberg: 'We need public pressure, not just summits'
The climate activist speaks to the BBC about the COP26 conference, emissions targets and rickrolling.
Saudi Arabia commits to net zero emissions by 2060
The world's biggest oil exporter will cut carbon emissions, but not stop producing fossil fuels.
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