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India's double first in climate battle
India opens two world-leading clean energy projects - the world's biggest solar farm and a chemicals plant using CO2 to make baking powder.
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David Hempleman-Adams urges climate change action after Arctic voyage
The adventurer Sir David Hempleman-Adams calls on politicians to "grasp the nettle" on climate change.
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Donald Trump makes top Republican fear environmental future
A leading US Republican fears for the future of her grandchildren with Donald Trump as president.
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Coming up
From a majestic natural spectacle to a high-octane technological thrill ride, here's our guide to the big science events of 2017.
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Scientists' work recognised in New Year Honours
The work of a number of the UK's leading scientists has been recognised in the New Year Honours.
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Private vehicles add to Delhi's pollution woes
Despite its alarming pollution levels, Delhi has seen an explosion in the number of private vehicles, while public transport is in decline, environmentalists warn.
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China announces ban on ivory trade by end of 2017
China announces a ban on all ivory trade and processing activities by the end of 2017.
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Big digs
Here's a selection of the most inspiring findings in archaeology revealed this year.
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Birds migrating earlier as temperatures rise
Migrating birds are arriving at their breeding grounds earlier as global temperatures rise, an Edinburgh University study finds.
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Rare giraffe born on Boxing Day
A rare giraffe has been born at Chester Zoo.
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Bumblebee numbers hit by 'unsettled decade'
Warm winters and bad summers have hit the insect population, but seen other wildlife flourish, says the National Trust
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Cheetahs heading for extinction, study says
Urgent action is needed to stop the cheetah - the world's fastest land animal - becoming extinct, scientists say.
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Science selection
A selection of the best science and environment reads this year.
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Vera Rubin, pioneering astronomer, dies at 88
Astronomer Vera Rubin, whose pioneering work led to the theory of dark matter, dies at 88.
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Cheetahs heading towards extinction as population crashes
A new study estimates there are just 7,100 now left in the wild as the wide-ranging mammal faces growing conflict with humans.
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Ash tree genome sequenced for first time
UK scientists have decoded the genome of the ash in the fight against a devastating plant disease.
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Festive selection
A selection of the best science and environment reads this year.
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When will our electricity come from the sea?
Could wave energy ever power the world?
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UK designer launches 30-year Christmas jumper
A UK designer launches the "30-year Christmas sweatshirt" to question the ethics of the "fast fashion" industry.
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Arctic heatwave could break records
Temperatures at the North Pole could be up to 20 degrees higher than average this Christmas Eve.
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