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Small electric cars were said to be the future – but SUVs now rule the road

Mon, 2025-03-17 10:03
Despite dire predictions of climate breakdown, more Sports Utility Vehicles are being spotted on, and off, the roads.
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SpaceX rocket launches as Butch and Suni prepare return

Sat, 2025-03-15 09:38
The pair are due to begin their long delayed journey back to Earth two days after the new crew arrive.
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In pictures: Stargazers marvel at 'blood moon' amid lunar eclipse

Fri, 2025-03-14 20:05
Early-rising UK stargazers woke up to a "blood Moon" lunar eclipse early on Friday.
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The unexpected knock-on effect of Trump's minerals 'deal of the century'

Fri, 2025-03-14 11:26
The president once derided attempts to develop new green technology as a "green new scam" - but his deal could help boost the US's potential in the sector
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The unexpected knock-on effect of Trump's minerals 'deal of the century'

Fri, 2025-03-14 11:26
The president once derided attempts to develop new green technology as a "green new scam" - but his deal could help boost the US's potential in the sector
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BBC Inside Science

Fri, 2025-03-14 03:00
...and what happens to the body when you spend a year in space?
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Thousands of high-risk toxic sites unchecked due to lack of cash

Thu, 2025-03-13 23:01
BBC investigation finds nine out of ten high-risk contaminated areas have not been tested.
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Thousands of high-risk toxic sites unchecked due to lack of cash

Thu, 2025-03-13 18:36
BBC investigation finds nine out of ten high-risk contaminated areas have not been tested.
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BBC travels out to 'blistered and burnt' oil tanker in North Sea

Thu, 2025-03-13 07:32
While at least two million litres of jet fuel are in the water, there is some positive news.
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BBC travels out to 'blistered and burnt' oil tanker in North Sea

Thu, 2025-03-13 07:32
While at least two million litres of jet fuel are in the water, there is some positive news.
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Green scheme closure a 'shattering blow' to farms, says union

Wed, 2025-03-12 23:27
The government says it cannot accept any new applications for its key green farming funding scheme.
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Amazon forest felled to build road for climate summit

Wed, 2025-03-12 16:02
The infrastructure required to host COP30 in Belém is undermining the cause, campaigners say.
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Lunar eclipse to grace pre-dawn sky

Wed, 2025-03-12 11:30
UK skywatchers will see a partial but still hopefully spectacular eclipse before dawn on Friday.
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How bad could the ship collision be for the environment?

Wed, 2025-03-12 00:03
Experts are assessing the potential fallout for marine species and nearby wildlife populations.
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Households near new pylons to get hundreds off energy bills

Mon, 2025-03-10 22:57
The government says it could help reduce opposition to new projects needed to deliver more clean energy.
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Lab-grown food could be sold in UK within two years

Mon, 2025-03-10 11:38
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is looking at how it can speed up the approval process for lab-grown foods.
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Lab-grown food could be sold in UK within two years

Mon, 2025-03-10 11:38
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is looking at how it can speed up the approval process for lab-grown foods.
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Data, waves and wind to be counted in the economy

Sat, 2025-03-08 11:52
Wind and wave power is set to be included in calculations of the size of countries' economies for the first time, as part of changes approved at the United Nations.
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Toppled private spacecraft can't complete Moon mission

Sat, 2025-03-08 02:51
The mission was supposed to last 10 days but less then a day after landing, the craft is running out of power.
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Toppled private spacecraft can't complete Moon mission

Sat, 2025-03-08 02:51
The mission was supposed to last 10 days but less then a day after landing, the craft is running out of power.
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