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Forests the size of France regrown since 2000, study suggests
Conservation groups say naturally restored forests can help in the fight against climate change.
Mind-boggling magnets could unlock plentiful power
Powerful magnets are bringing abundant, pollution-free electricity a step closer.
Nasa craft carrying 4.5bn-year-old asteroid dust begins long trek home
Scientists believe the dust sample may provide clues on the formation of the Solar System.
Sir David Attenborough: Problems that await greater than the epidemic
The broadcaster calls on nations to act in agreement as he is appointed People's Advocate at COP26.
Chinese rocket debris crashes into Indian Ocean - state media
Most of the Chinese Long March-5b rocket reportedly disintegrated as it re-entered the atmosphere.
Big Chinese rocket segment set to fall to Earth
Tracking radars are following closely the gradual fall to Earth of a large Chinese rocket vehicle.
Chernobyl alcohol drink seized by authorities
The first batch of a spirit made with ingredients grown in the Chernobyl exclusion zone is seized.
India Covid: How bad is the second wave?
There are signs infections have slowed in some regions - but is India past the worst?
Report: China emissions exceed all developed nations combined
The country is responsible for 27% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report.
Chinese rocket debris expected to crash on to Earth this weekend
The rocket carried parts of a new space station and now no one knows where and when it will fall.
Rare fish set for return to River Severn breeding grounds
One of the UK's rarest fish is set to benefit from a conservation project to unlock the River Severn.
Road and rail building plans under review after Covid
Post-pandemic shifts in travel habits could undermine the logic behind many infrastructure projects.
Cutting methane gas 'crucial for climate fight'
Reducing methane emissions needs to play a much more important role in tackling global warming.
Income inequality 'drives global wildlife trade'
Some 420 million wild animals have been traded in 226 nations over two decades, new data suggests.
Ancient child grave was Africa's earliest funeral
A young child buried in a cave 78,000 years ago is the earliest known funeral in Africa.
Pétrus wine aged in space up for sale at Christie's
Christie's predicts the bottle of Pétrus 2000 that orbited the earth could sell for $1m (£720,000).
Mary Rose crew was ethnically diverse, study finds
A study suggests members may have come from southern European coasts, Iberia, and North Africa.
Then and Now: Restoring coral reefs in Indonesia
Around 40,000 sq m of coral reef has been restored in Indonesia with plans to extend the scheme further.
UK supermarkets warn Brazil over Amazon land bill
Almost 40 UK companies say proposed laws could accelerate deforestation in the Amazon region.
Norwich peregrine falcons caught in battle with red kite
The peregrines distract and dive-bomb the kite to protect their chicks in their cathedral nest.
Climate change: Promises will mean rise of 2.4C - study
Recent climate change pledges bring the world a fraction closer to Paris goals, analysis suggests.
Food giants respond to worries over packaging
The phasing out of single-use plastics gathers pace with big companies adopting alternatives.
How rising sea levels are threatening my home
Hereiti, 17, lives on Rarotonga, the largest of the Cook Islands in the South Pacific Ocean.
Carbon: How calls for climate justice are shaking the world
Young activists are breathing new life into the long-running debate over how to cut carbon fairly.
Nasa astronauts splash-land on Earth in SpaceX capsule after ISS mission
This was the first night-time landing for Nasa astronauts since Apollo 8's return 53 years ago.
Then and now: When silence descended over Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls is one of the natural wonders of the world, yet in 2019, it fell silent.
Why is this the 'most instagrammable' bird?
How a study designated the rare, odd-looking frogmouth the most instagrammable of avian species.
Wood burners: Sale of coal and wet wood restricted in England
Owners of wood burners and open fires will need to burn cleaner alternatives as new rules come into force.
Do you know where plastic waste in the oceans is coming from?
The Ocean Cleanup suggests plastic pollution comes from more rivers in the world than previously thought.
Mars Ingenuity helicopter mission extended by Nasa
Nasa is so pleased with the success of the Ingenuity helicopter, it is extending its mission.
China launches first module of new space station
It's a major step in China's ambitions to rival the United States and Russia in space exploration.
Billion-year-old fossil found preserved in Torridon rocks
Scientists said the microscopic fossil was "exceptionally" preserved in ancient rock in Torridon.
They are killing our forest, Brazilian tribe warns
The Awa, who have been called "the most threatened tribe on earth", face fresh challenges in Brazil.
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins dies at 90
Michael Collins stayed in orbit as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the Moon in 1969.
Accident leaves deep sea mining machine stranded
A prototype deep sea mining machine is lying stranded on the floor of the Pacific Ocean.
Electric cars: What will happen to all the dead batteries?
In the next 10 years millions of old electric car batteries will need to be recycled or discarded.
Rare blood clots - what you need to know
We take a look at why these unusual clots happen and when they occur.
Nature 'more important than ever during lockdown'
Data confirms what many suspected - that nature and green spaces have provided solace during lockdown.
Space junk map tracks 200 ‘ticking time bombs’
Large defunct rocket bodies have the potential to break into thousands of pieces, threatening functioning satellites that provide vital services like GPS.
The salmon you buy in the future may be farmed on land
A giant fish farm in Florida is rearing salmon for the US market in a huge indoor facility.
Brazil: Environment police battle for Amazon rainforest
Riots, policy changes and funding cuts have all threatened the mission to protect the Amazon rainforest from deforestation..
US Dragon spaceship arrives at International Space Station
SpaceX's Dragon Endeavour spacecraft has docked with the International Space Station.
Brazil cuts environment budget despite climate summit pledge
At a climate summit, President Bolsonaro had promised to boost spending and tackle deforestation.
Greta Thunberg becomes 'bunny hugger' on Twitter
Climate activist updates her social media biography following Boris Johnson comments at climate summit.
US Dragon crewship launches to space station
Four astronauts leave Florida in a Dragon capsule bound for the International Space Station.
Covid: Scientists find more evidence of human-to-cat transmission
Researchers at Glasgow University identified two cases where they believe cats developed Covid-19 after their owners.
Australia resists calls for tougher climate targets
The country remains out of step with other major nations by refusing to commit to deeper emissions cuts.
Chernobyl radiation damage 'not passed to children'
A study found no mutations associated with a parent's exposure in the 1986 nuclear accident.
Biden: This will be 'decisive decade' for tackling climate change
The White House says the US will curb emissions by 50-52%, as leaders gather for virtual summit.
Boris Johnson: Climate change about jobs not 'bunny hugging'
Speaking at a virtual summit, Boris Johnson urges world leaders to "build back greener".
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