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Nuclear fusion is 'a question of when, not if'
Scientists say we are close to making fusion power a reality - but will it arrive in time to combat climate change?
Teabags: Is there plastic in yours?
Here's a look at how some of the UK's biggest tea brands are trying to tackle the plastic problem.
General election 2019: How big an issue is climate change for voters?
Polling suggests the environment is a concern for more voters than ever - but by the end of the campaign will politicians be answering their questions?
Climate change: ‘Clear and unequivocal’ emergency, say scientists
Around 11,000 scientists have endorsed research that says the world is facing a climate emergency.
Hunters of rare Swiss ibex stir Alps wildlife row
A Swiss region allows trophy hunters to shoot ibex, but the elusive animal remains rare in the Alps.
Climate change alters Highland red deer gene pool
Scientists say they have seen "evolution in action" in the Highlands because of warmer temperatures.
Bloodhound goes faster still at 491mph
The UK-led challenge to the land speed record ups its pace in trials in the Kalahari Desert.
Paris climate accords: US notifies UN of intention to withdraw
It means the US could formally leave the Paris Agreement a day after the 2020 presidential election.
Dorset art installation recreates Delhi and London smog
Pods allow visitors to experience the air quality in Delhi, London, Beijing, São Paulo and Norway.
Behind the wheel of a hydrogen-powered car
Hydrogen cars are green, quick to refuel and have range, so why are battery cars way ahead of them?
Voyagers shed light on Solar System's structure
Data from spacecraft launched in the 1970s help determine the shape of the magnetic bubble around the Sun.
Hoglets 'too light to hibernate' after wet summer, charity says
A wildlife centre in Leicestershire says it is "overwhelmed" with the numbers of underweight hoglets.
General election 2019: Labour pledges billions for home energy upgrades
The party says a huge programme to fund household energy-saving would reduce bills and create jobs.
Jane Fonda: 'I worry about climate activist Greta Thunberg'
The actress and activist on why she's being arrested each week but not wanting to go to prison.
Cookies in space: Oven sent to ISS for baking experiments
An oven for baking chocolate chip cookies is making its way to the International Space Station.
Climate change: Asia 'coal addiction' must end, UN chief warns
António Guterres says Asian countries must use greener energy sources to tackle the climate crisis.
Woodhouse Colliery: First UK deep coal mine in decades to go ahead
The new mine in Cumbria could create 500 jobs but protesters argue it will contribute to global warming.
Leonardo Di Caprio: 'Greta Thunberg a leader of our time'
Hollywood star says he's optimistic about the future because of climate activist's campaigning.
Fracking halted after government pulls support
Drilling for shale gas will cease in England - but the government stops short of an outright ban.
Brazil oil spill: Greek-flagged tanker believed to be source
The spill has stained 2,500km (1,553 miles) of coastline, affecting marine life and beaches.
Nairobi water: What's behind severe shortages?
The Kenyan capital city is facing water supply issues - how serious is the problem?
Climate change: Thousands invited to join citizens' assembly
The MPs' initiative will look at what members of the public can do to reduce CO2.
Electric cars: Best and worst places to charge your car
London and Scotland are the best places to find charging points, while Yorkshire is the worst.
The Aeronauts: Facts about fiction in Eddie Redmayne's new film
Eddie Redmayne's new movie The Aeronauts is based on real events - but just how accurate is it?
Bloodhound car ramps up its speed to 461mph
The arrow-shaped, jet-powered racer is now the third fastest British car of all time - unofficially.
Climate policies 'will transform UK landscape'
Britain's countryside could be transformed by policies to combat climate change.
Climate change 'making mountaineering riskier'
Thinning ice and snow cover is leading to more rock-falls and landslides.
Brazil wildfires: Blaze advances across Pantanal wetlands
The area is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, and a popular tourist destination.
Measles makes body 'forget' how to fight infection
The virus can cause 'immune amnesia' which shifts our defences back to a 'baby-like' state.
Climate change: Spain offers to host COP25 in Madrid
After Chile withdraws from holding the global climate summit, Spain offers to host it in Madrid.
Spiders inspire double-sided sticky tape to heal wounds
The tape could help surgeons bind tissues together when stitching is difficult, scientists say.
Bronze Age monument discovered in Forest of Dean
The previously unknown site was found after a laser survey of woodland in the Forest of Dean.
Chile cancels climate and Apec summits amid mass protests
The country will also no longer host next month's Apec trade summit, as mass protests continue.
'Alarming' loss of insects and spiders recorded
A new study shows hundreds of different butterflies, bugs and flying insects are declining across Germany.
DeepMind AI achieves Grandmaster status at Starcraft 2
Artificial intelligence firm says its AI agents have achieved Grandmaster status at Starcraft 2.
Climate change: Sea level rise to affect 'three times more people'
A new analysis of land heights suggests coastal regions are at greater risk of flooding.
Greta Thunberg rejects Nordic Council environmental award
She turned down the prize money and said "the climate movement does not need any more awards".
Asthma carbon footprint 'as big as eating meat'
Seven in every 10 inhalers prescribed in England contain propellants harmful to the environment, researchers say.
Double reflected rainbow photographed in Orkney
The photographer who captured the image described the sight as "amazing".
Great Orme copper mine 'traded widely in Bronze Age'
Copper from a prehistoric mine was traded from "Brittany to the Baltic", metal analysis shows.
Narcissists 'horrible people but happy'
They might be shameless attention-seekers but narcissists are also likely to be happier people.
Probing the Universe's Dark Energy with a super-telescope
A super telescope has begun the most detailed observation of the Universe ever undertaken.
Origin of modern humans 'traced to Botswana'
Scientists say the possible homeland of all humans alive today is an area south of the Zambezi River.
'Green gold' tree offers Brazil deforestation hope
Trees that help keep soils fertile could slow deforestation in Brazil's "arc of destruction".
Telescope tracks 35 million galaxies in Dark Energy hunt
The most detailed survey of the cosmos aims to shed light on the mysteries of its creation.
HMS Beagle: Dock where Darwin's ship 'was dismantled' revealed
Researchers use specialist technology to trace the outline on the mud flats of a river in Essex.
Seven Worlds, One Planet: 'Gorgeous' nature series gets five-star reviews
Critics call Sir David Attenborough's new nature series "breathtaking" and "visually magnificent".
Jane Fonda 'inspired by Greta Thunberg'
Actress Jane Fonda was arrested alongside fellow actor Ted Danson at a climate protest.
The underwater archaeologist unearthing Durham's past
Over the past decade more than 12,000 valuable artefacts have been found.
Doubts grow over UK environment protection post-Brexit
Concerns have been raised over how a government established watchdog will enforce new green targets.
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