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Climate change: The young activists changing the sceptics' minds

Sat, 2023-12-02 10:48
Engaging with climate sceptics can be a challenge - but some people are trying to change their minds.
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COP28: Huge rise in oil drilling expected from hosts UAE

Sat, 2023-12-02 10:02
The UAE's state oil company is set to be the world's second biggest producer, analysis shows.
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Rise in English bathing sites rated unfit to swim

Sat, 2023-12-02 02:58
Fewer swimming spots are rated "excellent" and more rated "poor" by the environment watchdog.
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Climate change: Saving Uganda's mountain gorillas

Fri, 2023-12-01 11:25
Rising temperatures are putting the health of endangered mountain gorillas at risk.
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COP28: Poor countries win 30-year fight for climate cash

Fri, 2023-12-01 03:40
COP28 president Sultan al-Jaber pulled off an unexpected victory securing long-awaited climate disaster help.
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Europe's new Ariane-6 rocket completes final test

Thu, 2023-11-30 21:20
The next-generation vehicle conducts a hot-fire test on its launch pad in French Guiana.
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'Rock star' pandas - not exactly a love story

Thu, 2023-11-30 08:55
They arrived like rock stars 12 years ago and their love life was the source of endless speculation.
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Edinburgh Zoo pandas begin last day in the spotlight

Thu, 2023-11-30 08:55
Thursday is the last day the public can see Tian Tian and Yang Guang before they are returned to China.
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COP28: Can a climate summit in an oil state change anything?

Thu, 2023-11-30 03:32
The big issues facing global leaders gathering for the world's most important climate summit.
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'Perfect solar system' found in search for alien life

Thu, 2023-11-30 02:04
Astronomers hope to learn how its six planets formed and whether any of them are home to life
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COP28 president denies using summit for oil deals

Thu, 2023-11-30 00:18
The report said the UAE planned to use its role as host of UN climate talks to strike oil and gas deals.
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Bolivia wildfires: Locals care for animals affected by blazes

Wed, 2023-11-29 13:47
Images from mountainous San Buenaventura show locals doing their best to help vulnerable wildlife.
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Watch: Volcano in Japan spews ash, rock 200m into sky

Wed, 2023-11-29 10:56
An explosive eruption sends volcanic rock hurtling into the sea around Niijima Island, south of Tokyo.
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England to get new national park as part of nature plan

Wed, 2023-11-29 10:32
Sites under consideration could include the Chilterns, the Cotswolds and Dorset.
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Toxic gas putting millions at risk in Middle East, BBC finds

Tue, 2023-11-28 11:39
The BBC finds that the UAE, hosts of the COP28 climate summit, are breaking their own ban on gas flaring.
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The t-shirt chewing enzyme ready to tackle plastic waste

Tue, 2023-11-28 10:03
A French start-up is ready to use an enzyme which can break down plastic on an industrial scale.
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COP28: UAE planned to use climate talks to make oil deals

Mon, 2023-11-27 16:00
Leaked documents show how the COP28 host planned to use its role to strike fossil fuel business deals.
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Your chocolate bar - my family's struggle

Sat, 2023-11-25 19:58
Young science writer of the year award-winner delves into the environmental challenges of cocoa farming
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'I thought climate change was a hoax. Now I teach it'

Fri, 2023-11-24 11:59
Sarah Ott spent years as a climate change sceptic - now she's an advocate for clean energy.
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A23a: World's biggest iceberg on the move after 30 years

Fri, 2023-11-24 11:55
A giant ice block more than twice the size on Greater London is on the move, years after its formation.
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