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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".
What is the Paris climate agreement and why did the US rejoin?
After rejoining the agreement, the US wants to show it is serious about climate change.
Coffee waste: Companies offer up new solutions
A new crop of coffee companies have solutions to cut waste in their industry.
Climate Basics: Your carbon footprint explained
BBC Reality Check's Chris Morris explains how changing three aspects of how you live can make the biggest dent to your carbon footprint.
Climate change: Have countries kept their promises?
Five years after the Paris climate deal was agreed, we look at the promises made by key countries.
Climate change: Shipping industry calls for new global carbon tax
The global shipping industry wants governments to tax their carbon emissions as they try to tackle climate change
Lyrid meteor shower: Skywatchers set for sunrise or sunset view on Thursday
The best time to view it will be early morning or after sunset on Thursday, astronomers say.
Climate change: EU to cut CO2 emissions by 55% by 2030
The EU's climate-change goals of becoming climate neutral by 2050 will become legally binding.
Climate change: Growing doubts over chip fat biofuel
A new study questions the sustainability of used cooking oil imports into Europe to make biodiesel.
Russia plans its own space station in 2025
The International Space Station is nearing the end of its life and Russia is working on a new module.
New species of dinosaur unearthed in Chile's Atacama desert
Scientists found remains of the sauropod in rocks from what is today the Atacama desert.
Rare bug spotted for first time in more than 30 years
The discovery in the Cairngorms is only the eighth time a cow wheat shieldbug has been recorded in Scotland.
Climate change: UK to speed up target to cut carbon emissions
The PM says carbon emissions must fall by almost 80% by 2035 - 15 years earlier than previously planned.
Climate change: Carbon 'surge' expected in post-Covid energy boom
This year should see the second-biggest-ever rise in CO2 emissions as economies rebound from Covid.
Redonda: The Caribbean island transformed into an eco haven
After invasive rats and goats were removed from Redonda, the island's wildlife has been thriving.
Nasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars
The Ingenuity drone completes the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world.
Climate change: Future-proofing coffee in a warming world
A "forgotten" coffee plant that grows in warmer conditions could help ensure the drink's future.
Greta Thunberg: Meeting David Attenborough was 'indescribable'
The teenage activist spoke to Greg James about climate change and Ikea meatballs.
The best climate solution you've never heard of
Meet the teams who track down and destroy hidden sources of greenhouse gases.
Nasa's Ingenuity Mars helicopter set for first flight
The US space agency is ready to attempt the first powered, controlled flight on another planet.
China and US pledge climate change commitment
The US and China announced actions to tackle climate change following meetings in Shanghai last week.
These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia
These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia.
Nasa chooses SpaceX to build Moon lander
SpaceX will build a lander that the US space agency will use to return humans to the Moon this decade.
'Whitest ever' paint reflects 98% of sunlight
Researchers hope their "ultra-white" paint can save energy by reflecting sunlight from buildings.
Human cells grown in monkey embryos spark ethical debate
Scientists confirm they have made "chimera" embryos from long-tailed macaques and humans.
China 'can save $1.6 trillion by scrapping coal', report says
Beijing must close 588 coal-fired power plants in a decade to meet climate pledges, experts say.
Google Earth time-lapses show a changing planet
Satellite images collected over 37 years are combined to show how Earth in a new way.
Sir David Attenborough's new doc: 'Humans are intruders'
Sir David Attenborough fronts a new documentary on lockdown's effect on the natural world.
St Vincent volcano: Island covered in layer of grey as La Soufriere erupts
La Soufriere, on the island of St Vincent, has been erupting for the past five days.
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