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How the political consensus on climate change has shattered
In 2019, the UK committed in law to reducing its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050. Now the political climate has changed.
Can this lynx born in a zoo learn to live in the wild?
It has been moved to Germany's Black Forest in preparation for its release
BBC Inside Science
Massive power cuts brought parts of Spain, Portugal and France to a standstill this week.
BBC Inside Science
Massive power cuts brought parts of Spain, Portugal and France to a standstill this week.
Mosquitoes in Scotland as far north as Shetland
The extent of Scotland's mosquito population is being understood thanks to a successful citizen science project.
Endangered axolotl release raises hopes for rare amphibian
Study provides hope for future of the axolotl amphibian, pushed to the brink of extinction in Mexico.
Government not taking climate seriously - advisers
The government has made little progress in preparing the UK for rising temperatures, climate watchdog the CCC says.
Government not taking climate seriously - advisers
The government has made little progress in preparing the UK for rising temperatures, climate watchdog the CCC says.
Blair says current net zero policies 'doomed to fail'
The former PM's call for a change of course is rejected by Downing Street but welcomed by the Tories and Reform.
Blair says current net zero policies 'doomed to fail'
The former PM's call for a change of course is rejected by Downing Street but welcomed by the Tories and Reform.
The satellite that will 'weigh' world's 1.5 trillion trees
The new satellite will be able to see through clouds and forest canopies.
The satellite that will 'weigh' world's 1.5 trillion trees
The new satellite will be able to see through clouds and forest canopies.
Area burned by UK wildfires in 2025 already at annual record
The prolonged dry, sunny weather in March and April created ideal conditions for wildfires to spread.
Spring's hot weather to be treat for nature lovers
A spell of hot weather will give a boost to nature as migratory birds return and butterflies emerge.
Trump deep sea mining order violates law, China says
The US president speeds up permits for a practice opposed by many countries and environmentalists.
China shares rare Moon rocks with US despite trade war
Two US institutions have been granted access to samples collected by the Chang'e-5 mission in 2020.
Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground
Climate activists may be going deeper underground.
Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground
Climate activists may be going deeper underground.
Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground
Climate activists may be going deeper underground.
Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground
Climate activists may be going deeper underground.
Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground
Climate activists may be going deeper underground.
BBC Inside Science
Reaction to White House proposals to cut funding for Nasa and a future asteroid fly past
BBC Inside Science
Reaction to White House proposals to cut funding for Nasa and a future asteroid fly past
Miliband urges global cooperation amid energy 'challenges'
The UK Energy Secretary was speaking at the opening of a two day summit on energy security.
Miliband urges global cooperation amid energy 'challenges'
The UK Energy Secretary was speaking at the opening of a two day summit on energy security.
Miliband urges global cooperation amid energy 'challenges'
The UK Energy Secretary was speaking at the opening of a two day summit on energy security.
Fingerprints of city-sized icebergs found off UK coast
Deep tracks gouged in the seafloor off the coast of Scotland could help us understand Antarctica today.
Fingerprints of city-sized icebergs found off UK coast
Deep tracks gouged in the seafloor off the coast of Scotland could help us understand Antarctica today.
Water firms admit sewage monitoring damaging public trust
The industry says powers to self-monitor water quality should be handed back to the regulator.
Bites on gladiator bones prove combat with lion
Experts say the discovery provides the first physical evidence of gladiatorial combat with animals.
Mystery of medieval cemetery near airport runway deepens
Skeletons and artefacts unearthed from the site near Cardiff Airport are baffling archaeologists.
Mission to boldly grow food in space labs blasts off
The mission will explore new ways of reducing the cost of feeding an astronaut.
Canada's top candidates talk up fossil fuels as climate slips down agenda
Amid tariff threats from the US, energy and economic security are key issues in Canada's federal election.
Canada's top candidates talk up fossil fuels as climate slips down agenda
Amid tariff threats from the US, energy and economic security are key issues in Canada's federal election.
What is Earth Day and what has it achieved?
The worldwide event aims to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment.
Could an almighty eruption destroy a dreamy Greek island?
Scientists are investigating for the first time how dangerous the island's next big one could be.
Could AI text alerts help save snow leopards from extinction?
In Pakistan, it's hoped newly-developed AI cameras could warn villagers via text to move their livestock if snow leopards enter the area.
Oldest serving US astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthday
A capsule with Don Pettit and his two Russian crewmates lands in Kazakhstan after a space station mission.
Project to suck carbon out of sea begins in UK
A pilot project will test whether it is a useful way of fighting climate change.
BBC Inside Science
Translating noisy geese to time travel across the universe.
Scientists find 'strongest evidence yet' of life on distant planet
Scientists find new but tentative evidence that a faraway world orbiting another star may be home to life.
Australia opposition leader clarifies he believes in climate change after debate
Peter Dutton is facing outrage after comments he made on climate change during an election debate.
The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans
Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other?
The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans
Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other?
Colossal squid filmed in ocean for the first time
Stunned scientists say the extremely rare squid can weigh up to 500kg (1,100lb).
UK's rarest wildlife being 'pushed to extinction' by grass fires
Wildfires 'could spell the end' for rare species such as water voles and hen harriers.
England water pollution at 10-year high, campaigners say
Campaigners release official data showing the most serious pollution incidents in England are double the target.
New speed climbing record set in the Swiss Alps
A climbing pair shatter the record for completing the daunting north faces of a famed trio of Swiss mountains.
Fifteen years after a volcano shut European airspace, could it happen again?
Could volcanic ash close down airspace across the UK and Europe bringing the widespread disruption we experienced in 2010.
Iraq sandstorm leaves many with breathing problems
The sandstorm blanketed southern regions in an eerie, orange haze and shut down airports.
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