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Hydrogen-powered train makes UK maiden journey
The Hydroflex made a 25-mile round-trip in Warwickshire, reaching speeds of up to 50 mph.
Zimbabwe: Elephants die from 'bacterial disease'
More than 30 elephants were found lying on their stomachs, according to wildlife officials.
Rio Tinto: Mining giant accused of poisoning rivers in Papua New Guinea
More than 150 people in Bougainville have filed a complaint against the embattled Rio Tinto company.
Buried lakes of liquid water discovered on Mars
The underground lakes were detected in the Red Planet's south polar region.
Anger as Brazil revokes mangrove protection regulations
Environmental groups have called the move to revoke regulations that protect mangroves a "crime".
The water-saving device wasting billions of litres every week
Low flush toilets often waste more water than they save due to poor engineering and confusing buttons.
Sir David Attenborough warns world leaders over extinction crisis
The naturalist uses a UN event to call on world leaders to do more to protect nature.
Boris Johnson promises to protect 30% of UK's land by 2030
Countries must act now to reverse biodiversity loss, Boris Johnson will tell a UN event later.
Maple trees offer most protection from harmful UV
A species of maple tree gives the best protection from damaging sunlight, a study suggests.
Brain-eating microbe: US city warned over water supply
People in Lake Jackson, Texas, are urged to take precautionary measures amid contamination concerns.
Photography award winners show the fragility and beauty of mangrove forests
The Mangrove Photography Award winners show the beauty and fragility of the unique ecosystems.
Tasmania pilot whales: Rescuers release 108 surviving animals
Efforts now turn to the disposal of some 350 whale carcasses after Australia's worst ever stranding.
Covid-19: What do scientists think of the PM's plan?
The new coronavirus restrictions have been met with mixed reviews.
What's in Boris Johnson's climate in tray?
The PM promises he won't be caught "lagging" on green polices.
'My yacht was attacked by killer whales'
A skipper from Scotland has been telling how an orca pod attacked his yacht in the seas off north west Spain.
Sir David Attenborough breaks Jennifer Aniston's Instagram record
The broadcaster gains a million followers within five hours of joining the platform.
Missing golden eagle's tag 'wrapped in lead and dumped' in river
The satellite tag from a bid of prey that disappeared six years ago was found by a walker in Perthshire.
Global warming driving California wildfire trends - study
Climate change is behind the scale and impact of recent wildfires in the western US, scientists say.
Teaching offshore robots to speak our language
New technology has been unveiled which allows humans to ask robots questions and understand their actions.
How lockdown birds sang to a different tune
It's official, bird song did sound different during lockdown, according to a scientific study.
UK can be 'Saudi Arabia of wind power' - PM
The UK prime minister says the UK holds extraordinary potential for wind power.
Sir David Attenborough joins Instagram to warn 'the world is in trouble'
The broadcaster gained more than 200,000 followers within an hour of posting his first video.
Mysterious beaked whale smashes mammal diving record
A Cuvier's beaked whale stays under water for almost four hours, leaving scientists puzzled.
Ministers 'seek alternatives' for UK sat-nav
The government says it is after all ideas for a sovereign satellite-navigation system post-Brexit.
Man dies from eating more than a bag of liquorice a day
The 54-year-old construction worker ate a bag-and-a-half of black liquorice every day, doctors say.
Low tax on heating is bad for climate, report says
The rich benefit most from a de facto subsidy for home heating, a report says.
Pringles and Cadbury 'failing on recycled packaging'
KitKats and Babybel are among other big brands that did badly in the Which? recycling test.
Coronavirus: Climate action cannot be another Covid victim - PM
Boris Johnson will urge leaders to "look ahead to how we will rebuild" after the global pandemic.
M87*: History-making supermassive black hole seen to do a shimmy
Scientists trace a wobble in the brightness around M87* - the first black hole ever to be imaged.
Pilot whales Tasmania: Almost 400 die in Australia's worst stranding
The long-finned pilot whales perished after becoming beached on Tasmania's coast.
Spinosaurus dinosaur was 'enormous river-monster', researchers say
The findings come after the discovery of 1,200 dinosaur teeth in an ancient river bed in Morocco.
Covid: US death toll passes 200,000
The US is the worst hit country in the world and cases are still continuing to rise, data shows.
Coronavirus: Whitty and Vallance faced 'herd immunity' backlash, emails show
Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance were alarmed by questions over the controversial concept, emails show.
Six African heritage sites under threat from climate change
A recent study warns that without intervention many of the continent's ancient sites could be lost.
Climate change: China aims for 'carbon neutrality by 2060'
China's surprise announcement of a long-term goal to curb emissions boosts UN climate talks.
Green plans diluted as government protects farmers
A "green" fund to protect wildlife on England’s farms may be under threat, BBC News has learned.
Nasa outlines plan for first woman on Moon by 2024
The US space agency (Nasa) formally outlines its $28bn plan to return astronauts to the Moon by 2024.
Wild maple trees 'in serious need of conservation'
One in five species of maple is threatened in their natural habitats, an extinction study says.
Why do farmers get paid by taxpayers?
UK farmers are complaining of a lack of clarity over how they will be rewarded for tending the land.
Airbus looks to the future with hydrogen planes
The aerospace giant said its hydrogen-fuelled passenger planes could be in service by 2035.
Arctic sea-ice shrinks to near record low extent
Only in 2012 have satellites seen the summer floes in the polar north more withdrawn than in 2020.
Botswana: Mystery elephant deaths caused by cyanobacteria
Toxins made by algae in water holes caused 330 elephant deaths in Botswana earlier this year.
Climate Week: World split on urgency of tackling rising temperatures, poll suggests
Concern about climate change is growing, but there are big differences about the need for rapid action.
Climate Week: Prince Charles calls for 'swift' action on climate change
Covid-19 provides an opportunity to "reset" the economy for a more sustainable future, he says.
Satellite achieves sharp-eyed view of methane
A Canadian company debuts a powerful new capability to monitor the potent greenhouse gas.
Egypt tomb: Sarcophagi buried for 2,500 years unearthed in Saqqara
The 27 wooden coffins are said to have lain undisturbed inside a well at an ancient necropolis.
How the oil industry made us doubt climate change
Energy companies stand accused of trying to downplay their contribution to global warming.
Siberia landscape scarred by climate change
Scientists are warning about the consequences of vast swathes of ground thawing in Siberia.
California and Oregon 2020 wildfires in maps, graphics and images
A visual guide to the wildfires ravaging California, Oregon and other western states.
What maths is involved in stirring a cup of tea?
A professor has won £2.3m for applying complex maths to simple situations - like stirring tea.
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