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Surprise discovery of rare plant at Norfolk 'ghost pond'
A rare wetland plant has reappeared after not being seen for more than a century.
Invasive quagga mussel found at Rutland Water and River Trent
Non-native quagga mussels, which can block pipes, have been discovered in the East Midlands.
AI 'doctor's assistant' among projects given £20m
The UK government awards £20m to 15 artificial intelligence research projects.
Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccine 'dose error' explained
Some trial volunteers were given shots half the planned strength, so how does that affect the results?
Thailand: Rare whale skeleton discovered
Archaeologists believe the bones are as old as 5,000 years and remarkably well preserved.
WWF vows to 'do more' after human rights abuse reports
The conservation charity is accused of working with guards who allegedly tortured and killed people.
Spending review 'undermines UK green vision'
The UK chancellor's spending review is accused of undermining the prime minister’s “green” vision.
SLS: Nasa 'megarocket' assembly begins in Florida
Nasa has stacked the first pieces of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket at Florida's Kennedy Space Center.
How sunshine can make the railways greener
The railways in the UK, Australia and India getting power from the sun in different ways.
Why Bhutan's Sakteng wildlife sanctuary is disputed by China
Tiny Bhutan is feeling the squeeze as its giant neighbours China and India vie for territory.
Harrabin: Now will the Treasury go green?
As Boris Johnson is driving UK emissions down, is his chancellor preparing to drive them back up?
Elon Musk becomes world's second richest person
The tech billionaire overtakes Bill Gates after Tesla shares soar on S&P acceptance
Call for coronavirus screening at mink farms
Surveillance of farmed mink for coronavirus should be mandatory, says a top scientist.
Biden cabinet: John Kerry named climate envoy as inner circle get key posts
Joe Biden is nominating one of the leading architects of the Paris climate agreement as his climate envoy.
Charles Darwin: Notebooks worth millions lost for 20 years
Cambridge University Library launches an appeal to find the scientist's missing notes and sketches.
Chinese spacecraft sets off on Moon sample quest
The robotic Chang'e-5 mission aims to return the first lunar rocks to Earth in more than 40 years.
Covid-19: Oxford University vaccine is highly effective
The vaccine is cheaper than other options and easier to distribute around the world.
Climate change: Covid pandemic has little impact on rise in CO2
Despite the global lockdowns, overall greenhouse gas concentrations have continued to rise.
Fur industry faces uncertain future due to Covid
Denmark's mass mink cull after a coronavirus outbreak at farms leaves the industry in the spotlight.
China seeks to retrieve first Moon rocks since 1970s
The Chang'e-5 probe is hoping to assist in better understanding the Moon's origin and formation.
The Indonesian meteorite which didn't sell for $1.8m
You saw the headlines of a $1.8m meteorite? Here's the real story and it's just as fascinating.
Sentinel-6: 'Dog kennel' satellite blasts off on ocean mission
It may look like a dog house in space, but Sentinel-6 will make the most precise map of ocean height.
Donegal: Ministers shocked at peat slide devastation
Ministers visited the scene of a huge peat slide on the Tyrone Donegal border.
New rules for Arctic shipping 'a missed opportunity'
Environmental groups say new regulations on ships carrying polluting oils in the Arctic don't go far enough.
Climate pledge on gas boilers for 2023 'vanishes'
A government promise to ban gas boilers from new homes by 2023 has been withdrawn from its website.
OneWeb satellite internet company is officially reborn
Now owned jointly by UK taxpayers and an Indian conglomerate, OneWeb formally emerges from bankruptcy.
Global map of bees created in conservation first
The data will help protect vital pollinators and could lead to new bee discoveries, say scientists.
The Caribbean islands poisoned by a carcinogenic pesticide
On Martinique and Guadeloupe a pesticide has poisoned the soil and water and caused many cases of prostate cancer.
Iconic Puerto Rico telescope to be dismantled amid collapse fears
The iconic Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico is to be dismantled, officials announce.
Plastics an 'unfolding disaster' for US marine life
For the first time, advocates have tracked how animals in US waters are harmed by plastic pollution.
Blue whales have 'rediscovered' South Georgia
The great whales are returning to the island that hosted the industry that nearly destroyed them.
Climate change: Can sending fewer emails really save the planet?
UK officials are reportedly considering asking us to stop sending "thanks" emails - but why?
Stirling pupils' penguin project pays off after new colony discovered
The Stirling High School students used satellite imagery and computer software to search for the birds.
COP26: Frustrated by delay, young activists stage virtual Mock COP
Young climate activists call for urgent action at Mock COP as Covid delays UN climate talks.
Climate change: Warmer winters linked to increased drowning risk
Rising temperatures are destabilising lake and river ice, boosting the risk of people drowning.
Green targets: Do governments meet them?
As the UK government unveils new environmental targets, what about the previous ones?
PM's climate vision: 10 steps forward, 10 steps back?
The long-awaited emissions plan leave some policies untouched, says the BBC's Environment Analyst.
What does Boris Johnson's Green plan mean for Scotland?
The PM's plan will need to look heavily to Scotland for both the natural and the technical fixes.
South Georgia whaling: Antarctic art marks a dark past
Michael Visocchi's work memorialises the many animals killed by the whale hunters of South Georgia.
Ban on new petrol and diesel cars in UK from 2030 under PM's green plan
The PM confirms he is bringing the ban forward as he sets out his "green industrial revolution".
How electric cars are charged and how far they go: your questions answered
We answer your top questions on electric cars - on charging, on range and on battery life.
UK climate plan: What do the terms mean?
Ahead of a UK plan to reach "net zero", we guide you through some of the key terms in climate change.
What is climate change? A really simple guide
BBC News looks at what we know and don't know about the Earth's changing climate.
Small steps taken to make shipping greener
Delegates agree on guidelines to align the industry with the Paris climate change treaty.
World's only known white giraffe fitted with tracker to deter poachers
Rangers are tracking the giraffe in north-east Kenya, after poachers killed his family members.
Inverted cables doom European Vega rocket
Improperly installed wiring caused the rocket, with its satellite payloads, to veer off course.
Nasa SpaceX mission: Dragon capsule docks with space station
The four astronauts who left Earth on Monday have arrived at the 410-km orbiting outpost.
Moderna: Covid vaccine shows nearly 95% protection
The results add to growing confidence that vaccination can end the pandemic.
Launching the search for the Gretas of the future
Can young people help solve the biggest problems facing the planet, given support and opportunity?
Summit aims for clean-up of shipping industry
Governments from around the world try to reach agreement on a deal to clean up shipping.
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