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'Giant bird table' at Rhossili, Gower helps save species
With a warning hundreds of wildlife species are at risk in Wales, one Gower farm is helping conservation.
Extinction Rebellion 'lose control of fake blood hose'
Climate change activists sprayed fake blood outside the Treasury - but the jet was too powerful.
Vladimir Putin criticises Greta Thunberg's UN speech on climate change
Russian president Vladimir Putin said there was a need to be "realistic" about renewable energy.
Uncovering secrets of mystery civilization in Saudi Arabia
A team of more than 60 experts is trying to find out more about the enigmatic Nabataean culture.
Anak Krakatau volcano collapse: 'Warning signs were there'
Taking all the available data, it was clear something was amiss with the tsunami-generating volcano.
Sutherland spaceport plans cover 'extensive' site
Launch towers and "antenna farms" have been proposed for the 815-acre site in the north Highlands.
Why are so few women inventors named on patents?
Women inventors account for just under 13% of patent applications globally, according to a study.
How to weigh a whale without a scale
Drones can be used to work out the body mass of the largest animals on the planet, helping in their conservation.
Tsunamis linked to spread of deadly fungal disease
A huge earthquake off Alaska in the 1960s caused tsunamis that scientists say washed a tropical fungus ashore.
Scientists estimate Earth's total carbon store
There are 1.85 billion, billion tonnes of carbon on Earth, nearly all of it held beneath the surface.
Dutch tractor protest sparks 'worst rush hour'
There were about 1,100km (700 miles) of jams as farmers reacted to plans to cut nitrogen emissions.
Island reveals rising tide of plastic waste
A remote island in the southern Atlantic Ocean reveals the scale of the problem of plastic waste facing our seas.
Collecting polar bear footprints to map family trees
Scientists use new 'environmental DNA' technique to identify each polar bear and their relationship.
Bloodhound supersonic car set for high-speed trials
The UK-led project to break the land speed record is ready to start testing in South Africa.
Pine martens returned to Forest of Dean after facing extinction
A group of Scottish pine martens have been brought to the Forest of Dean and fitted with tracking collars.
Aide: After Brexit science is No 10's top priority
Boris Johnson has given details of a £200m fund for science and technology.
Prince Harry honours soldier killed in anti-poaching effort
The Duke of Sussex praises Matthew Talbot, saying he played a "huge part" in conservation efforts.
315 billion-tonne iceberg breaks off Antarctica
The Amery Ice Shelf in Antarctica produces its largest iceberg in more than 50 years.
Where does recycling and rubbish from the UK go?
As a company is fined for sending UK waste to China, just where does our recycling and rubbish go?
Green developments 'could avoid planning red tape'
The Scottish government may remove the need to apply for planning permission for projects that tackle climate change.
David Attenborough: Save Sussex's magical kelp forests
Kelp forests are an important marine environment but are being destroyed by changing fishing methods.
The Displaced: Climate change in Vietnam 'destroying family life'
Vietnam is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change - we meet the families on the front lines.
Amazon fires: The volunteer firefighters battling to save Brazil’s rainforest
They are on a mission to stop their stretch of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest from going up in flames.
Elon Musk upbeat on Starship test flights
The US entrepreneur says prototype flights of his Moon-Mars rocket system will begin in months.
Parisians fight climate change with a surprising weapon
An initiative in Paris is trying to persuade restaurants to turn food waste into compost.
Somerset human remains 'as old as Cheddar Man'
The remains, initially thought to be Roman, were mislaid soon after being found in the 1960s.
Microplastics: Premium teabags leak billions of particles - study
Microplastics in drinking water do not appear to pose a health risk at current levels, research suggests.
Giant planet around tiny star 'should not exist'
The Jupiter-like world is unusually large compared with its host star, challenging existing theories.
Brazil environment: Vast oil spill hits dozens of beaches
At least six sea turtles have been found dead as officials investigate the source of the oil.
'Alarming' extinction threat to Europe's trees
Half of tree species found only on the European continent face extinction, including the conker tree.
Chandrayaan-2: India Moon probe made 'hard landing', says Nasa
New pictures from a Nasa spacecraft show the targeted landing site of the Vikram rover.
Climate change: The girl inspired by Greta to help the planet
Anwen Whitehead is getting her family to make small changes, inspired by campaigner Greta Thunberg.
'Boaty McBoatface' research ship officially named after Sir David Attenborough
The UK's new polar research shop was nearly named Boaty McBoatface after an online poll.
Champagne smash for Sir David Attenborough polar ship
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge celebrate the introduction of the UK's new polar research vessel.
Climate emergency: 'Not much changed' in Scotland
A former SNP environment minister says 'not very much has changed' in Scotland on climate emergency.
Prehistoric babies fed animal milk in bottles
Prehistoric babies were bottle-fed with animal milk more than 3,000 years ago, according to new evidence.
Mont Blanc: Glacier in danger of collapse, experts warn
Global warming is blamed as a huge section of glacier on the Italian side looks set to break away.
Climate change: UN panel signals red alert on 'Blue Planet'
A top panel of scientists says the oceans and frozen regions are feeling the heat from rising temperatures as never before.
Greenbrier Valley floods: Confronting climate change in Trump's coal country
West Virginia, the heart of US coal country, is increasingly advocating for energy alternatives.
Introduce frequent flyer levy to fight emissions, government told
The Committee on Climate Change says the extra tax would help curb the growing demand for air travel.
Greta Thunberg: What climate summit achieved after outburst
Over 60 countries promise tougher action to curb emissions - but Greta Thunberg says it's a failure.
Satellite will gain hi-res view of greenhouse effect
Europe's Forum mission will obtain important new data to improve projections of future climate change.
Climate change: Scientists to report on ocean 'emergency' caused by warming
Researchers from around the world meet to finalise a study on the impact of warming on oceans and icy regions.
Nasa's IceSat space laser tracks water depths from orbit
The US space agency's new polar observer could have a transformative impact in an unexpected area.
Recycling rubbish enables Jana Little to help dog charity
Jana was worried about children having to wade through rubbish - now she turns it into charity cash.
Greta Thunberg: 'Leaders failed us on climate change'
The Swedish teenage activist makes an emotional plea at a special UN climate summit in New York.
Climate change: Impacts 'accelerating' as leaders gather for UN talks
A snapshot of the latest science, published as politicians gather in New York, says climate change is speeding up.
Stratford vet tries to save orangutan shot 130 times
Paul Ramos was in Borneo to film the work being done to save the orangutan population.
Swapping traffic for a workout on Ethiopia's streets
Sunday 22 September is World Car Free Day - but in Ethiopia it happens once a month, in cities across the country.
Night in national park 'for every schoolchild'
Independent review suggests new ideas to "re-ignite" England's protected landscapes.
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