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Controversial farm subsidy scheme gets billion pound budget
The protest-hit Sustainable Farming Scheme has been introduced after almost a decade in development.
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Perseid meteors to light up night sky in one of the year's most active showers
The Perseid meteor shower will light up the night sky over the next five weeks.
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UK heatwave hits two-week mark
It is the longest dry spell in 30 years for parts of England as the UK heatwave reaches 14 days.
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Scots urged to 'stay vigilant' as wildfire risk very high
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning for central Highlands, southern and eastern Scotland from...
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'I looked into the river and saw all these dead fish'
There have been 50,000 fish killed in Northern Ireland because of water pollution since 2020.
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Millions in Canada swelter as heatwave continues to move east
High temperatures are expected to continue for Canada, as well as for parts of the US Midwest and Northeast, into...
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How deadly have the heatwaves in England and Wales been?
Experts suggest more than 2,700 people may have died from heat-related causes during the heatwaves.
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Two capybara pups born to UK's only breeding pair
The pups are currently in a purpose-built nursery area, complete with private pool.
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How can you help wildlife during hot weather?
Sophia Herod has some tips for helping animals that might visit your garden or neighbourhood.
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Struggling pig farmers say £2m support package 'not enough'
Farmers welcome the Scottish government funding but say it's not enough to stop them losing about £1m a month
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How cows are helping one of Britain's rarest butterflies
The high brown fritillary needs bracken and a certain violet to thrive - but everything in moderation.
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How a 40-year project helped save little terns
The marine bird is threatened by high tides and beachgoers, but volunteers give a helping hand.
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Viral squeaky frog now at risk of extinction
A squeaky frog that became an internet sensation is added to a global list of species at risk of extinction.
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Lynx reintroduction plans opposed by councillors
Northumberland County Council members oppose supporting any application to release lynx in the wild.
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UK heatwave spreads north and west as further heat health alerts issued
This year's third heatwave is one of the longest lasting heatwaves since the infamous year of 1976.
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'It felt a bit James Bond': The mission to reintroduce a lost insect
Species Recovery Trust hopes to reintroduce the New Forest cicadas not seen in UK since the 1990s.
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Rare moth find in town park sparks hopes of others
The six-belted clearwing is found by conservationists at Rough Park who hope to spot it elsewhere.
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How beachgoers are turning snaps into science
Scientists hope to learn more about the impact of climate change on coasts through people's photos.
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Full Strawberry Moon captured over the UK in stunning photos
Skygazers captured stunning photos of the first full Moon of summer shining bright above the UK
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Aerial video shows extent of deadly flash flooding in Kentucky
At least four people are dead, with 60 water rescues and evacuations carried out across the state.
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Rare cows part of estate's rewilding project
White Park cattle arrive at the Castle Howard estate in North Yorkshire to support conservation.
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Work on £1.5m nature reserve to start next month
A charity says the nature reserve will be a "very special thing" for the town once complete.
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Consultation ending on controversial Rosebank oil field
Supporters and opponents of the controversial plans have been making their cases on the £8.7bn project.
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About 100 homes swept away after Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii
The state's governor says there "amazingly" does not seem to have been any loss of life besides a car crash.
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Belgian wildfire doubles in size on third day tearing through nature reserve
Hundreds of firefighters are trying to contain the flames consuming the major park.
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Draft dark skies guidance drawn up for the Highlands
The plan to reduce light pollution could be put out for public consultation at a later date.
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Solar eclipse inspires talk of Pac-man and Shinto myths
Thousands turned out to watch the solar eclipse in the South West; here's what they made of it.
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'Days of the farmers' union dictating policy are over' - Muir
The Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir says he will continue to engage with the Ulster Farmers' Union.
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You got hold of eclipse glasses just in time - here's what to do with them now
Solar specs are tricky to recycle because of their lenses, so here are three things to do instead.
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How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences?
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Canadian wildfires rage as Trump warns Carney again over 'poisoning' US air
The US president raised the issue with the the Canadian prime minister while the pair attended the World Cup Final in...
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The hunger-striking engineer demanding education reforms in India
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has a long history of challenging the status quo and refusing food to highlight his...
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Fight to save rare ecosystem of chalk streams
We visit Langford Lakes nature reserve in Wiltshire, home to the River Wylye chalk stream.
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'Hidden time-capsule of UK biodiversity' unlocked
The specimens with links to Charles Darwin will soon be studied by scientists across the world.
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Going with the flow: Renewable energy battery breakthrough
A 3D-printed battery designed at Queen's University Belfast could speed up energy storage research.
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Wolves return to park two years after pack deaths
New Forest Wildlife Park has welcomed the new wolves from France and Belgium.
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The underwater harvest hoping for a bumper crop
Volunteers harvest seagrass seeds in a bid to boost underwater meadows in the south of England.
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From coffee grounds to guinea pig bedding - the composters keeping it local
Food waste is a resource like water and should be kept in communities, compost champions say.
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Shark scientists gets £1m to help protect them
Natural England's Species Recovery Programme will focus on the blue shark, porbeagle and tope.
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Britain set for butterfly boom after hot spring
A scientist says Britain could be on the verge of a bumper summer for butterflies.
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How new bird show hopes to help endangered flyers
Endangered birds are the stars of one of five new shows at Kynren as part of conservation plans.
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First atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone of distant star
Researchers have found an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star with an...
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Too hot to fly: the airports at risk from climate change
Simon King looks at the threats posed to airline operations by hotter weather and rising sea levels.
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'Cheeky' pigs restore heathland on island reserve
The Mangalitsa-cross pigs on Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour will eventually grow to about 180kg.
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River work to help critically endangered eels
West Cumbria Rivers Trust says eel numbers have fallen by 90% in the last 30 years.
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Curlew chicks released to boost species numbers
Curlew Country is hoping to improve the birds' chances by making sure they get the best start.
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Leaky pipes may explain years-long bay pollution
The Environment Agency has rated Cullercoat's water quality as "poor" since 2018.
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When will it rain again in the UK?
July has been very dry so when will it rain again in the UK?
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Nature reserve declared to coincide with King's visit
A stretch of sand dunes will receive the highest statutory protections as a national nature reserve.
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New monkey species a 'fascinating discovery', study lead says
A monkey found in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been confirmed as a new specie.
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Extreme weather in the UK is the 'new normal'
Sarah Keith-Lucas details five things you need to know about how the UK climate has changed.
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'Complete extermination' of greys is the only way to protect red squirrels
A grey squirrel control officer says there is no other option to trapping and killing the greys after a number of...
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Canada wildfires leaves train 'encased in flames' as smoke from drifts towards US
The crew was rescued after the close call. Meanwhile, blazes in Canada have left Toronto under a haze and smoke...
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Two capybara pups born at Longleat
Two capybara pups have been born at Longleat in Wiltshire and are exploring their new home.
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Pictures released of baby vicuna born at wildlife park
The baby vicuna - the smallest member of the camel family - is settling in well at the Highland site.
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First of four juvenile ospreys takes flight
The first juvenile osprey of the season leaves its nest near Wareham.
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To drill or not to drill? Andy Burnham faces North Sea oil dilemma
Burnham, who is expected to become the UK's next prime minister, has been handed a letter from the oil and gas...
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Meet 'Gus', the world's most expensive Tyrannosaurus rex
The sale price of the 67 million-year-old fossil exceeded the previous record set by a stegosaurus in 2024.
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Heatwave conditions in NI for second time this summer
That heat threshold must be met for at least three consecutive days at the same weather station to be a heatwave.
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Astronomers' surprise at discovery of new stars
A Warwick University team, working with US astronomers, find four, previously hidden, white dwarf stars.
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In pictures: 3,000-mile journey to save rare horses
Przewalski's horses were once listed as extinct in the wild, with only a few remaining in captivity.
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Work to protect adders, slow worms and lizards in Scots peatland
New shelters are being created at the site near Dumfries, using peat, tree material and brash.
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Rare floodplain meadow given to wildlife trust
Floodplain meadows are one of the rarest habitats in England, says the wildlife trust.
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Dune project aims to aid rare toads and beetles
Cumbria is one of the natterjack toad's last strongholds in Britain, a conservationist says.
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Alderney set to welcome Britain in Bloom judges
Alderney is set to represent the Bailiwick of Guernsey in the national Royal Horticultural Society awards.
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Pupils vow to save 'dying' river in beauty spot
Children from a school near a popular beauty spot test local water quality over pollution concerns.
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Amur tiger Ginger Biscuit settles into new home
The two-year-old female has moved from Longleat to Woburn and is settling in well, her keepers say.
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Wildlife conservation work to get £1m boost
Endangered rodents, birds and butterflies will be among the species benefitting from the investment.
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RSPB buys 'magical' 96-hectare landscape to reconnect habitats
The move will help conservationists in Gallt-y-bere to protect internationally important habitats.
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New research into basking sharks around island
The Manx Shark Foundation hopes to learn more about basking sharks often spotted around the island.
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Helping one of Britain's rarest butterflies
For more than 30 years, Paul Dunn has been working to revive the fortunes of the high brown fritillary.
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Amber heat health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976
Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week.
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Have you heard of Flying Ant Day?
Sophia Herod explains how it isn't a single day, but something that happens through the summer.
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A mountain of rubbish in Indonesia has been on fire for more than a week
Environmental activists say the blaze is a symptom of the country's growing waste crisis.
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Rocket test flight could be attempted from Shetland in August
SaxaVord Spaceport has announced a five-week "window" for possible attempts.
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This 'ambitious' tree planting action plan is a first for NI
Northern Ireland has a target of achieving 12% woodland cover by 2050.
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Slug sleuths on the trail of gorging gastropods
How predicting slugs' behaviour is helping farmers and their crops.
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Nature campaigners take on football club
Kidderminster Harriers want to build several football pitches on nearby green belt land.
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Will this heatwave feel as hot and sticky as the last one?
The UK's next heatwave is here, but will it feel as hot and sticky as the last one?
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Farmers 'vindicated' after judge's ruling on pylon firm accessing land
Groups representing landowners claimed they were "frightened" by agents turning up on their farms.
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Restoration of river bank saltmarshes begins
Groundwork North East and Cumbria says the scheme will improve water quality and biodiversity
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Mink numbers to be cut by 90% in Kent
Conservationists hope to dramatically reduce mink numbers across Kent.
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Farnham backs public ownership of golf course site
Campaigners want Les Mielles to be bought by the government and returned to nature.
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Turbines turning from wind to sustainable products
Thousands of tonnes of non-recyclable wind turbine blades are coming to the end of their lives.
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Record-breaking temps in US as 4th July holiday begins
Record-breaking heatwave hits US as Fourth of July holiday weekend gets underway.
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Scotland's first gull ranger wants to boost their image
Eyemouth's gull ranger hopes for a more harmonious existence between gulls and humans.
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Thousands of fish killed in park pollution mystery
Dead eels, sticklebacks, gudgeon and stone loach were discovered in a stretch of the River Pool.
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Could a heatwave hit Taylor Swift's wedding?
Simon King reports on the dangerous heat threatening North America.
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Extreme heat and high humidity hitting north-eastern US
Some areas may reach record temperatures over the long weekend.
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Rare American bird seen in Jersey for first time
Birdwatchers saw the lesser yellowlegs, which stayed for one day, in a Jersey first.
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Alarm after herring gulls found covered in oil
Thirteen birds were found covered in a sticky substance "smelling like fish oil", with many more seen.
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Scientists fear cuts may shut radio telescope
The site is part of e-MERLIN, a globally significant group of seven radio telescopes across the UK.
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Demand for water use highest since 2022 drought
Islanders urged to use water "wisely" after demand soared in heatwave.
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Water vole volunteers 'get very excited by flattened poo'
Regular surveys of the River Meon show a successful reintroduction of water voles in Hampshire.
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The tiny highway helping the capital's hedgehogs
A hedgehog highway is a network of small holes and gaps that allows hedgehogs to move freely.
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Exhibition explores moths' ability to adapt
An exhibition examining how moths adapt to environmental changes has opened in Kestle Barton.
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Revival project for endangered native trees
The population of black poplar trees has dwindled to around 7,000 trees in the UK and Ireland.
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Microplastics in over 75% of pet food, study finds
Researchers say certain brands and kinds of cat and dog food have more microplastics than others.
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Team want to return brook to 'its absolute best'
Volunteers are helping clear the waterway which leads into the sea after recent silt build-ups.
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Real-time monitoring to protect chalk stream
Real-time pollution levels tracked along length of Hampshire's rare chalk stream.
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Escape hatches on lobster pots protect marine life
Fishing equipment is being redesigned to prevent "bycatch" affecting thousands of marine creatures.
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New microplastics research examines River Thames
Water samples are assessed for pollution levels and any impact climate pressures may be having on the river system.
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Remote volunteers use CCTV to save red squirrels
The project will allow volunteers to help defend red squirrels by monitoring footage remotely.
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Volunteers could revive scarce bog insect numbers
The project's long-term goal is to reintroduce the wetland insect to more sites.
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Fears dogs to blame for drop in little tern numbers
It has been the worst year for dogs getting too close to the nesting birds, a wildlife trust says.
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How forgotten voyages helped track El Nino
A century ago, research ship William Scoresby left Hull for pioneering work in the southern oceans.
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Calls to restore chalk grassland for rare insects
Buglife says the project aims to restore more than 30 hectares of the vital ecosystem.
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How a new arrival could help save rare giraffe
Three-year-old Stanley will be critical to helping the Wiltshire safari park conserve his species.
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Zoo celebrates birth of second pair of Sengi pups
It says Nuru and Mela are proving to be "exceptional parents".
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Elon Musk gets public trading of SpaceX under way from Texas
SpaceX founder Elon Musk said he gave the company "less than a 10% chance of succeeding at all" when it first...
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What is the super new Moon?
A super new Moon is coming. While you won’t be able to see it, it's still going to have an impact. But, what exactly...
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The fight to stop animals dying in fishing nets
Thousands of sea mammals and birds are killed as a result of fishing nets every year.
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First few days of new chicks hatched at osprey centre captured on camera
Six of the new chicks are from two pairs who can be seen at a centre in north Wales.
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Have you ever heard of Earthshine?
Sophia Herod looks at how the Moon can be lit by sunlight reflected from the Earth.
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Four days of extreme rain killed 7% of world's rarest orangutans, study says
Climate change-induced weather events are pushing orangutan populations to extinction, says a study.
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El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say
An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.
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Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.
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Rare tiger cub from litter of four dies
These Sumatran tigers are the first of this breed to be welcomed at the animal park in Kent.
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'Our nature project has been amazing for wildlife'
Residents have spent the past year sowing wildflower meadows and encouraging no mow areas.
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Women prepare for 'space jobs that don't exist yet'
Hundreds of women attend the annual AeroWomen women event in Yeovil.
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Hundreds of twitchers flock to see African bird in UK for first time
It is the first time the African bird has been recorded in the UK.
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Nasa reveals crew for Artemis III mission
The crew, who are all men, are scheduled to blast off in 2027 to test systems ahead of a planned Moon landing.
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What is El Niño and why could it mean record temperatures?
Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months as El Niño begins.
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Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions fall slightly as progress slows
The amount of planet-warming gases produced in 2024 fell by 1% compared to the previous year.
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'Value of trees' in council's healthy spaces plan
The authority wants a more consistent approach to trees and woodlands with more protections.
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UK's last outstanding coal mine plan rejected
Plans to dig for 85,000 tonnes of coal at Glan Lash mine near Llandybie have been refused.
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UK's first Mars landing honoured with 13 plaques
Beagle 2 reached the surface in 2003, but it was not known until 2015, a professor says.
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Rare footage captured of Great White shark in Mediterranean Sea
A volunteer diver has described shaking as he filmed his encounter with an endangered Great White shark between...
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Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt
Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.
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Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction
Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.
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Failing sea defences 'disaster' for nature reserve
An internationally important nature reserve in Hampshire is under threat from failing flood defences.
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Next El Niño could be strongest in decades
A new phase of the natural El Niño weather pattern could begin in a matter of weeks, the UN has warned, boosting...
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'Killer fungus' could be good news for habitats decimated by invasive moss
A newly discovered species raises hope that some native British habitats could be restored.
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Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans
Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.
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Farmers warn food security can't be taken for granted
Farmers at the Bath and West Show say there are strong parallels between energy and food security.
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Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night.
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UK's rudest chalk figure gets a glow-up to stop it fading in the rain
National Trust staff and volunteers will apply 17 tonnes of fresh chalk to the outline of the famous figure.
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Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny
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From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon
BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.
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The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth
As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with...
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First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters
Lunar discoveries and a space race with China is seeing the US invest time and money to get to the Moon - and beyond.
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Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts
Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.
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Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission
Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch.
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The science of soulmates: Is there someone out there exactly right for you?
For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood.
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The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway...
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COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point?
The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts...