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Road schemes may face Heathrow-style court action

Fri, 2020-02-28 10:19
Environmentalists could try to block new road plans if they fail to take climate targets into account.
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Leap years and why we need them

Fri, 2020-02-28 10:15
It's a leap year which means there's an extra day in the calendar - 29 February 2020. But why do we need it?
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PM gives green light to post-Brexit EU research deal

Thu, 2020-02-27 23:43
The UK will endeavour to continue in an EU science programme after Brexit.
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Climate campaigners win Heathrow expansion case

Thu, 2020-02-27 21:39
Campaigners say plans for a third runway should be cancelled, but the airport says it will appeal.
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China prepares 100,000 ducks to battle Pakistan's locust swarms

Thu, 2020-02-27 21:24
The hungry ducks could be sent to devour locusts that are devouring crops in Pakistan, experts say.
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Climate change: Pressure on big investors to act on environment

Thu, 2020-02-27 19:55
Investors are facing scrutiny like never before about what they're doing to tackle climate change.
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Landscapes of chemical and biological warfare

Thu, 2020-02-27 10:10
A gallery of landscapes of UK chemical and biological weapon sites by photographer Dara McGrath.
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'After the coral ban, I lost everything'

Thu, 2020-02-27 10:06
Thousands of Indonesian coral farms had to close after an export ban, but a policy U-turn offers hope.
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Climate case may upset Heathrow third runway plans

Thu, 2020-02-27 10:03
A ruling will decide whether Heathrow's expansion plan should have taken the climate more into account.
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Red pandas are two species, not one

Thu, 2020-02-27 08:16
The discovery comes from new research that could boost conservation plans.
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Docking gives Intelsat telecoms satellite new lease of life

Thu, 2020-02-27 07:15
A shepherding spacecraft grabs an ageing telecoms satellite to help extend its mission life.
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Virgin Galactic sees demand for space travel surge

Wed, 2020-02-26 15:54
Sir Richard Branson's firm says it is releasing more tickets for flights into space.
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Underwater Photographer of the Year

Wed, 2020-02-26 11:13
The winners of the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition 2020.
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Red squirrels sniff out danger better than greys

Wed, 2020-02-26 10:42
A native predator of the red squirrel seems to be an unlikely ally in its battle with its grey rival.
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Outdoor heaters: Paris campaigners want them banned

Wed, 2020-02-26 10:10
A campaign is underway in Paris to ban heaters due to concerns about their electricity use.
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Climate change: Why are tomato prices in Africa increasing?

Wed, 2020-02-26 10:10
The price of tomatoes have skyrocketed in East Africa in recent weeks after floods ruined crops.
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Environment Agency chief: Avoid building new homes on flood plains

Tue, 2020-02-25 11:52
The head of the Environment Agency says new buildings should be made more resilient to flooding.
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Coronavirus: The race to find the source in wildlife

Tue, 2020-02-25 10:09
From animals to humans, how did the deadly coronavirus make the leap? We look at the scientific evidence.
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Would you eat a 'steak' printed by robots?

Tue, 2020-02-25 10:06
3D printing is meeting some of the ambitions touted when the technology emerged 20 years ago.
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Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO

Tue, 2020-02-25 03:29
But the UN health body says the coronavirus outbreak does not yet meet the criteria for a pandemic.
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