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The zero-power sewage plant inspired by cows
Fifty sustainable sewage treatment plants have been built that work in similar way to a cow's stomach.
Hidden cameras spot New Forest pine marten
A new study aims to discover more about how the rare creatures have bred in the New Forest.
How do we slow down fast fashion?
The clothes we wear can have a huge impact on the climate, even more so than the aviation industry.
Climate change: July world's hottest month ever recorded - US agency
US scientists say July's land and ocean temperature was 0.93C (1.68F) above the 20th Century average.
Council policies 'inconsistent' with climate goals
A third of English councils support policies that could increase emissions, BBC research suggests.
Tusk reveals woolly mammoth's massive lifetime mileage
Scientists analyse the chemistry in a woolly mammoth tusk to work out how far it travelled.
Climate: WWF warns UK spending is lagging behind targets
The conservation group WWF says the UK government must keep its promises on climate change.
Climate Check: Why a warmer world will also be wetter
Human activity is causing unprecedented changes in our climate - that's the main message in the latest report from the IPCC. In this month's Climate Check, Ben Rich explains why a warmer world will also be a wetter one.
How are wildfires linked to climate change?
A series of major wildfires across the world has hit the headlines - how do they compare to previous years?
Climate change: Curbing methane emissions will 'buy us time'
Scientists say that rapid cuts in methane could be a key tactic in the battle against climate change.
Tropical Storm Fred: Sixth Atlantic storm hints at above-average hurricane season
Meteorologists have named the sixth Atlantic storm of 2021, hinting at an above-average season.
The illegal gold mines killing rivers and livelihoods in Ghana
Sixty percent of Ghana's water bodies are now polluted, largely due to illegal mining operations.
Chameleon-like camouflage made for soft robot
Researchers develop a robot that changes colour in response to its background.
Plastic waste: Study finds crabs 'excited' by additive
Oleamide increases the creatures' respiration rate, indicating excitement, researchers say.
Artificial Intelligence may diagnose dementia in a day
The system being tested should spot the disease long before symptoms or obvious brain signs develop.
Earth Photo 2021 winners announced
A project on family education wins the 2021 Earth Photo competition.
Climate change: At-risk nations fear extinction after IPCC report
The most vulnerable developing countries plead for action after a stark warning from a UN panel.
Climate change: Make coal history says PM after climate warning
Boris Johnson calls for a shift towards clean energy sources after "sobering" report on climate change.
Greece wildfires: Evia island residents forced to evacuate
Hundreds on the island of Evia flee to safety by sea as a record heatwave sparks devastating fires.
Climate change: Five things we have learned from the IPCC report
What are the key takeaways from the IPCC new study on the science of climate change?
COP26: Minister says summit must be a turning point
Zac Goldsmith says COP26 must be a "turning point", despite warnings that costs of tackling climate change will hit poor families.
Climate change: IPCC report is 'code red for humanity'
Heating from humans has caused irreparable damage to the Earth that may get worse in coming decades.
Climate change: UN to reveal landmark IPCC report findings
The report will be a "massive wake-up call" to governments to cut emissions, environmental experts say.
Why China's climate policy matters to us all
The global battle against climate change is likely to be won or lost in China.
Climate change: Time running out to stop catastrophe - Alok Sharma
Despite his warning, the Tory climate chief does not rule out future fossil fuel projects in the UK.
Climate change: Low-income countries 'can't keep up' with impacts
Officials warn that the severity of natural disasters is outpacing efforts to prevent their damage.
Climate change: New report will highlight 'stark reality' of warming
The IPCC's short scientific summary due out on Monday will be strongest statement yet on climate change.
Mayflower 400 years: How many people are related to the Mayflower pilgrims?
For some, the17th century "pilgrim fathers" are also real-life ancestors. But for how many?
The activist entrepreneurs running zero-waste shops
Environmentally conscious entrepreneurs explain the movement towards zero-waste lifestyles.
Why artificial intelligence is being used to write adverts
Advertisers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to come up with their winning slogans.
Scuba-diver photographs Scotland's colourful marine life
Scuba-diver Ross McLaren has taken thousands of photos of marine life in Scotland's rivers and sea-lochs.
Farm pesticides killing more bees - study
Commercial formulas containing multiple chemicals should require their own licences, researchers say.
Why whales in Alaska have been so happy
What will happen to Alaska's whales when tourism returns to waters stilled by Covid?
Thailand bans coral-damaging sunscreens in marine parks
Anyone flouting the rules could be fined due to the damage some lotions can cause to coral.
Floods: Research shows millions more at risk of flooding
Numbers of people exposed to flooding globally have risen by almost a quarter in two decades.
Keir Starmer attacks government record on green jobs
The Labour leader says there is a "chasm between soundbites and action" on climate-friendly employment.
Climate change: Wales set to build 20,000 low-carbon social homes
Welsh ministers announce plans to tackle a housing shortage and the problem of climate change.
Timber shortage due to 'unprecedented' post-lockdown demand
Prices are rising sharply as climate change and post-lockdown DIY and building projects hit supplies.
Finance firms plan to close coal plants in Asia
The Asian Development Bank aims to have the plan ready for the COP26 climate conference in November.
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft: A guide
Starliner is one of two vehicles designed to transport astronauts to and from the space station.
COP26 'should be hybrid event' says former climate chief Figueres
The main architect of Paris Agreement says the summit will need to be a mix of virtual and in-person meetings.
Finding answers to the world's drinking water crisis
Scientists are racing to come up with technologies that can solve the world's clean water shortage.
Then and now: The burning issue of wildfires
Scientists are increasingly concerned climate change is making fires more frequent and more intense.
Iran water: What's causing the shortages?
Iranian officials have warned of historic drought while experts blame years of poor water management.
UK military opens first space command centre
The new operations centre will help the UK maintain a "battle-winning advantage", ministers say.
Russian module mishap destabilises International Space Station
The ISS was pushed out of position after engines on a new Russian module unexpectedly fired up.
The fungus and bacteria tackling plastic waste
Bacteria, fungus and enzymes can all digest plastic, but can they work at a useful commercial scale?
Delayed Russian Nauka module joins space station
It was scheduled to launch in 2007, but the 13m-long, 20-tonne laboratory is finally in position.
UK already undergoing disruptive climate change
Last year was the third warmest, fifth wettest and eighth sunniest on record in the UK, scientists warn.
'Most powerful' tidal turbine starts generating electricity off Orkney
The Orbital O2, which is anchored off Orkney, has the capacity to meet the annual power demand of 2,000 homes.
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