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Sewage used as fertiliser could harm agricultural land, says a report for the Environment Agency.

Boris Johnson unveils the plan as he launches a "year of climate action" alongside Sir David Attenborough.

Boris Johnson has failed to lead over the UK's hosting of a key climate summit, its former boss says.

The prime minister says climate change is harming "the most vulnerable populations around the planet".

The broadcaster and naturalist says the Glasgow climate summit later this year is "extremely important".

Former minister Claire O'Neill has said the prime minister "doesn't really get" climate change.

Jim Molan was laughed at while on a live TV show, in an incident that has got Australia talking.

China should apply a permanent ban on the wildlife trade in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

Claire O’Neill, an ex-minister, had been due to preside over the UN climate meeting in Glasgow.

Multimillionaire computer games veteran Richard Garriott is also a pioneer of space tourism.

Serbia has been named as the country with the highest rate of pollution-related deaths in Europe.

Dr Ben Burville spent 17 years trying to become the first person to record them making the noise.

Parts of east Africa see the largest invasion of the insects in 25 years, threatening food supplies.

Australian animal protection groups are attempting to rescue about 120 animals from the site.

Deep underneath the streets of the capital is a hidden network, powering the network.

With all testing complete, Europe's audacious mission to our star is placed atop its launch rocket.

The UK government sacks the woman it appointed to run the crucial UN climate summit in November.

Newsnight was given rare access to a once-in-a-generation meeting of indigenous groups trying to save the Amazon.

Take a look inside an Antarctic campsite and find out how they survive.

Scientists put their concerns about giant satellite networks directly to the companies involved.

How Australia has been battling bushfires during a devastating fire season.

Chemicals in plastics can build up in seabirds at levels thousands of times higher than normal.

Conservationists believe as many as 10,000 endangered black bees died.

Plastic waste exports to developing countries to be banned or restricted under new law.

The animal weighed just 324g and was missing its fur and most of its spines when it was found in Comrie.

Archaeologists plan an ambitious survey of part of the seabed off Jersey where Neanderthals once lived.

The two dam-builders are the first beavers to live in the wild in Essex for 400 years.

The climate change activist said people had tried to sell products and make money in the movement's name.

Experts said a collision would have created a debris field, risking damage to other satellites.

US scientists have told the BBC they could have a vaccine ready for use before the end of the year.

A telescope on top of a Hawaiian volcano acquires remarkable pictures of our convulsing star.

Referred to as "business as usual", the worst-case scenario for CO2 emissions this century is no longer plausible, say researchers.

The American start-up Capella says it's now ready to deploy its fleet of all-weather Earth observers.

The owl probably overindulged during a mild spell that left it with lots of prey, bird experts say.

Scientists face some unique challenges working in the harsh conditions of the Antarctic.

Scientists are studying why the Thwaites Glacier is melting quicker than previously thought.

The world's fastest land animal was hunted into extinction in the country more than 70 years ago.

The retailer says it can hit "net zero" by 2040 with action on food waste, packaging and water use.

Thwaites Glacier, also known as the "doomsday glacier", is reported to be melting quicker than previously thought - scientists are now trying to find out why.

Gardeners, botanists and environmental campaigners share ways to keep your horticultural hobby sustainable

A team of experts appear to have solved a mystery that has confounded academics - and the public - for decades.

If the Glasgow meeting fails, it will raise tough questions about the UN climate talks process, says the woman in charge.

Highways England say it will carry out extensive investigations to try save "Three Oaks".

Boris Johnson hails the UK as "open to the most talented minds" with quicker route in for scientists.

Members of the public from a range of backgrounds gather for the UK's first climate change assembly.

The naturalist speaks at a newly-formed citizens' assembly examining how the UK cuts emissions.

It is one of Europe's "best wildlife secrets" and home to unique and unusual species.

Experts use 3D printing and speech technology to replicate the voice of Egyptian priest Nesyamun.

They were cooked in a special oven at the International Space Station - but are yet to be tasted.