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Stars align for epic space missions

Thu, 2019-11-28 11:14
Athena and Lisa, two major astronomy projects of the 2030s, should launch within a year of each other.
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The Black Sea: Can Europe's most polluted sea be saved?

Thu, 2019-11-28 10:31
Scientists are shocked at what they find in the polluted waters, but say there is hope.
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Climate Change: Are we passing some key 'tipping points'?

Thu, 2019-11-28 04:15
Irreversible climatic changes could be triggered in a few decades say some scientists but not everyone agrees.
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White squirrel 'hotspots' investigated in Sussex

Wed, 2019-11-27 22:45
A woman who records sightings of the unusual rodents found hotspots for them in East and West Sussex.
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UK set for 'active' role at European space meeting

Wed, 2019-11-27 15:04
After some doubts, it seems Britain will now play its part in the big European Space Agency council.
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Great auk extinction: Humans wiped out giant seabird

Wed, 2019-11-27 14:13
Extinction reconstruction with ancient DNA reveals humans were responsible for the demise of the giant, flightless great auk.
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Election explained: What to look out for on climate change and the environment

Wed, 2019-11-27 12:41
If you care about what the parties are promising to do about the environment, here are some key issues to watch for.
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Future forests facing climate balancing act

Tue, 2019-11-26 18:42
Forests can cope in a warming world only if temperatures increase in line with rises in CO2, a study finds.
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Climate change: 'Bleak' outlook as carbon emissions gap grows

Tue, 2019-11-26 18:04
The UN says nations must "dramatically strengthen" carbon cuts to avoid dangerous climate change.
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Climate change: Greenhouse gas concentrations again break records

Mon, 2019-11-25 20:02
The World Meteorological Organisations says the levels of warming gases continue to reach new highs.
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Aiming to make cement more environmentally friendly

Mon, 2019-11-25 10:32
As India develops and increases its use of cement, Mahendra Singhi hopes to curb its emissions.
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Coal: Is this the beginning of the end?

Mon, 2019-11-25 10:01
This year looks set to see the largest fall in electricity production from coal ever, a new report says.
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Malaysia's last known Sumatran rhino dies

Sat, 2019-11-23 23:57
The species is now extinct in Malaysia, with fewer than 100 animals believed to exist elsewhere.
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Dinosaurs: Restoring Mongolia's fossil heritage

Sat, 2019-11-23 10:33
The Gobi Desert produces stunning fossils but many Mongolians never get the chance to see them.
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Europe keen to demonstrate Moon ambitions

Fri, 2019-11-22 11:32
Research ministers meet in Seville next week to approve European Space Agency projects and funding.
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Dubai Air Show: The challenges for us all in flying green

Fri, 2019-11-22 11:10
Sustainable, renewable and green: environmental goals the aviation industry is now grappling with.
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Poet laureate Simon Armitage launches award for nature poems

Thu, 2019-11-21 21:01
Simon Armitage hopes the Laurel Prize will promote discussion about "our environmental predicament".
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SpaceX Starship prototype blows its top

Thu, 2019-11-21 19:38
The US company's new rocket prototype experiences a major failure during pressurisation testing.
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Coldplay to pause touring until concerts are 'environmentally beneficial'

Thu, 2019-11-21 16:53
The band won't go on a world tour until they can make their concerts "environmentally beneficial".
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Australia fires: Sea of fire races across field near Adelaide

Thu, 2019-11-21 13:20
Bushfires have hit areas near Adelaide and created a smoky haze blanketing the city.
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