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Climate change: Europe's 2020 heat reached 'troubling' level
Temperatures in Europe in 2020 broke the previous high mark by a worrying margin say scientists.
Climate change: Consumer 'confusion' threatens net zero homes plan
Plans to decarbonise homes are too complicated and confusing, say consumer and industry groups.
Madagascar on the brink of climate change-induced famine
The country is on the brink of experiencing the world's first "climate change famine", the UN says.
Consultation begins on beaver reintroductions
The UK government is seeking people's views on whether beavers should return to England's rivers.
Could this solar farm be a climate change solution?
UN experts say rapid innovative solutions are needed to end our dependency on fossil fuels. Could this new project provide an answer?
Virgin Hyperloop unveils new pod concept video
The high-speed evacuated-tube transportation company reveals its plans for passenger pods
Pulsar discoverer awarded Royal Society's highest prize
Astrophysicist Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell is only the second woman to be awarded the Copley Medal.
From earrings to tiles – what you can do with plastic waste
How people around the world are recycling plastic waste themselves and turning it into cool stuff.
Climate change: Europe's extreme rains made more likely by humans
Heavy rainfall that led to deadly floods in Germany and Belgium was influenced by human induced warming.
Nature crisis: Talks resume on global plan to protect biodiversity
UN negotiators have resumed work on a plan to protect at least 30% of the world's land and oceans.
Climate change: Will I still be able to fly in a net zero world?
A new study asks if lifestyle changes including an end to flying will be necessary to reach net zero?
Baby bats babble like humans
Babbling in baby bats bears a striking resemblance to human infants learning to talk, researchers find.
Nature: Rattlesnakes' sound 'trick' fools human ears
Rattlesnakes have evolved a clever method of convincing humans that danger is closer than you think.
Reared curlews act like wild counterparts after release in Norfolk
Tracking devices show movements of curlew after their release into the wild.
CFC ban bought time to fight climate change - scientists
A global treaty banning ozone-depleting chemicals in 1987 may have averted a climate catastrophe today.
US lab stands on threshold of key nuclear fusion goal
A US science institute is on the verge of achieving a longstanding goal in nuclear fusion research.
Astronomers see galaxies in ultra-high definition
Researchers capture some of the most detailed images ever seen of galaxies in deep space.
Hydrogen power offers jobs boost, says government
Kick-starting a hydrogen industry could attract billions in investment, the UK government says.
Images show decline of California's 'life source'
Justin Sullivan has been following California's second-largest reservoir's falling water levels.
Bezos sues Nasa over its deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX
Mr Bezos's Blue Origin says it was unfairly treated after being excluded from lunar landing contract.
There and back again: The epic adventures of China's wandering elephants
After a mammoth journey across the country the pack of pachyderms are finally heading home.
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.
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