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Nasa's Curiosity Mars rover senses methane spike

Mon, 2019-06-24 18:29
Nasa's Mars robot records its largest measurement yet of methane in the Red Planet's air.
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CO2 and how it links manure and fizzy drinks

Mon, 2019-06-24 09:45
Roger Harrabin looks at how manure could help to deal with CO2.
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Climate change: Cashing in on CO2

Mon, 2019-06-24 09:07
Scientists say carbon dioxide can be used to benefit humanity instead of overheating the planet.
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The women fighting for Lapland

Sun, 2019-06-23 09:26
As climate change affects the livelihoods of Finland's indigenous Sami people, a proposed new Arctic railway, forestry and mining could change Lapland forever.
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'Friendly' bacteria could help save frogs from disease

Sat, 2019-06-22 11:31
A discovery by UK scientists could help save species such as the European common frog from extinction
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How recyclable is your food shop?

Sat, 2019-06-22 09:18
Research suggests almost half of packaging used by major UK supermarkets can't be easily recycled.
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British orchids thriving in Dunstable Downs 'sunken trails'

Fri, 2019-06-21 19:58
Eight species of British orchid are flourishing on historical sheep-driving pathways.
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The chart that defines our warming world

Fri, 2019-06-21 18:03
Communicating what's meant by climate change in one simple, easy to understand visualisation.
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'Clean electricity' will dominate power supply

Fri, 2019-06-21 09:56
Britain is set to obtain more of its power from zero-carbon sources than from fossil fuels.
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'I want to be a guinea pig to help others'

Fri, 2019-06-21 09:20
How one amputee is helping scientists improve the lives of other people who rely on prosthetic limbs.
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Hydrogen trains: Are these the eco-friendly trains of the future?

Thu, 2019-06-20 09:16
With zero emissions and water as a by-product, Tom Burridge was on board one of the test runs.
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UK climate emergency: What does it mean for how we live?

Thu, 2019-06-20 09:09
How our life and work could be affected as Wales aims to reach zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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European Space Agency probe to intercept a comet

Thu, 2019-06-20 05:33
Europe will launch another probe to an icy dirtball, following the highly successful Rosetta mission.
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Spy satellites reveal extent of Himalayan glacier loss

Thu, 2019-06-20 04:52
The melting of Himalayan glaciers has doubled over the last 40 years, scientists say.
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Vaccines: Low trust in vaccination 'a global crisis'

Wed, 2019-06-19 14:00
The biggest global study into attitudes on immunisation reveals confidence is low in some regions.
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Why are Nike trainers washing up on beaches?

Wed, 2019-06-19 10:11
From Bermuda and the Azores to Ireland and France, large numbers of shoes are washing ashore.
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Fossil proves hyenas once roamed Canada's Arctic Plains

Wed, 2019-06-19 07:08
A 50-year-old mystery has been solved by scientists who identified the teeth of ancient Arctic hyenas.
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UK 'likely' to host critical climate conference next year

Wed, 2019-06-19 04:26
The UK is in pole position to host next year's key climate meeting after agreeing a partnership with main rival Italy.
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Greenland’s ‘unusual’ melting sea ice captured in stunning image

Wed, 2019-06-19 02:14
A climate scientist has captured the reality of sea ice loss in Greenland in a viral picture.
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Worm with eyes in head and bottom found off Shetland

Wed, 2019-06-19 01:31
Scientists found the new species during a survey of a marine protected area off Scotland.
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