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Government not taking climate seriously - advisers
The government has made little progress in preparing the UK for rising temperatures, climate watchdog the CCC says.
Blair says current net zero policies 'doomed to fail'
The former PM's call for a change of course is rejected by Downing Street but welcomed by the Tories and Reform.
The satellite that will 'weigh' world's 1.5 trillion trees
The new satellite will be able to see through clouds and forest canopies.
Area burned by UK wildfires in 2025 already at annual record
The prolonged dry, sunny weather in March and April created ideal conditions for wildfires to spread.
Spring's hot weather to be treat for nature lovers
A spell of hot weather will give a boost to nature as migratory birds return and butterflies emerge.
Trump deep sea mining order violates law, China says
The US president speeds up permits for a practice opposed by many countries and environmentalists.
Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground
Climate activists may be going deeper underground.
Mission to boldly grow food in space labs blasts off
The mission will explore new ways of reducing the cost of feeding an astronaut.
Canada's top candidates talk up fossil fuels as climate slips down agenda
Amid tariff threats from the US, energy and economic security are key issues in Canada's federal election.
Could an almighty eruption destroy a dreamy Greek island?
Scientists are investigating for the first time how dangerous the island's next big one could be.
Project to suck carbon out of sea begins in UK
A pilot project will test whether it is a useful way of fighting climate change.
England water pollution at 10-year high, campaigners say
Campaigners release official data showing the most serious pollution incidents in England are double the target.
Colossal squid filmed in ocean for the first time
Stunned scientists say the extremely rare squid can weigh up to 500kg (1,100lb).
UK's rarest wildlife being 'pushed to extinction' by grass fires
Wildfires 'could spell the end' for rare species such as water voles and hen harriers.
Blue Origin crew safely back on Earth after all-female space flight
Six women - including pop star Katy Perry - blasted off into space as part of an all-women suborbital mission
Iraq sandstorm leaves many with breathing problems
The sandstorm blanketed southern regions in an eerie, orange haze and shut down airports.
Couple arrested for breeding exotic cats in Spain
The couple is suspected of selling exotic cats online, including protected species such as white tigers.
Starlings disappearing from gardens, says RSPB
The Big Garden Birdwatch survey recorded the lowest ever numbers of starlings this year.
Titanic scan reveals ground-breaking details of ship's final hours
The 3D replica corroborates eye witness accounts about what happened after the liner hit an iceberg.
Experts dispute claim dire wolf brought back from extinction
Independent experts say three white wolf puppies are not dire wolves, as claimed by US company Colossal
Record number of illegal sewage spills in Windermere last year
Campaigners identified 140 illegal spill days into the beauty spot in 2024
The Swedish city fined for missing an environmental target
Gothenburg has to pay a financial penalty if it misses certain annual sustainability goals.
Has Just Stop Oil really stopped throwing soup?
Just Stop Oil says it will disband but does this mark an end to the chaos caused by its climate protests?
Unique two-clawed dinosaur discovered
Duonychus is one of the few species of theropod dinosaur that evolved two-fingered hands.
Archaeologists find 'unprecedented' Iron Age hoard
Archaeologists say they have found more than 800 items dating back about 2,000 years.
Schools and hospitals get £180m solar investment
The government has announced the funding for 200 schools and hospitals apiece across the UK.
Dark Energy experiment challenges Einstein's theory of Universe
New research could force a fundamental rethink of the nature of space and time.
The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans
Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other?
Astronauts Butch and Suni finally back on Earth
Dolphins circled their capsule after it landed off the coast of Florida.
Why scientists are counting tiny marine creatures, from Space
Differences in seawater colour could reveal how tiny Antarctic creatures are faring in a warming world.
Asteroid contains building blocks of life, say scientists
Bennu contains minerals and thousands of organic molecules, including the chemical components that make up DNA.
SpaceX Starship test fails after Texas launch
Officials at Elon Musk's company said the upper stage was lost, minutes after it launched.
Rocket launch challenges Elon Musk's space dominance
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's space company blasts its first rocket into orbit in a challenge to Elon Musk.
Future of space travel: Could robots really replace human astronauts?
Advances in technology raise questions about the need to send people to space - and the risks and cost
New study on moons of Uranus raises chance of life
The planet Uranus and its five biggest moons may not be the sterile worlds scientists have long thought.
Government not taking climate seriously - advisers
The government has made little progress in preparing the UK for rising temperatures, climate watchdog the CCC says.
Blair says current net zero policies 'doomed to fail'
The former PM's call for a change of course is rejected by Downing Street but welcomed by the Tories and Reform.
The satellite that will 'weigh' world's 1.5 trillion trees
The new satellite will be able to see through clouds and forest canopies.
Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground
Climate activists may be going deeper underground.
Miliband urges global cooperation amid energy 'challenges'
The UK Energy Secretary was speaking at the opening of a two day summit on energy security.
Fingerprints of city-sized icebergs found off UK coast
Deep tracks gouged in the seafloor off the coast of Scotland could help us understand Antarctica today.
Canada's top candidates talk up fossil fuels as climate slips down agenda
Amid tariff threats from the US, energy and economic security are key issues in Canada's federal election.
Mystery of medieval cemetery near airport runway deepens
Skeletons and artefacts unearthed from the site near Cardiff Airport are baffling archaeologists.
Titanic scan reveals ground-breaking details of ship's final hours
The 3D replica corroborates eye witness accounts about what happened after the liner hit an iceberg.
And did they have enough underwear?
Astronauts Butch and Suni begin journey home after nine months in space
The Nasa astronauts prepare to head to Earth after an eight-day mission turned into nine months.
The BBC's Science Editor visits the site of a major archaeological discovery in the city.
Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground
Climate activists may be going deeper underground.
The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans
Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other?
The unexpected knock-on effect of Trump's minerals 'deal of the century'
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
Planes are having their GPS hacked. Could new clocks keep them safe?
How a new atomic clock might be the way to tackle attacks on plane GPS systems
Nasa needs saving from itself – but is this billionaire right for that job?
The success of SpaceX and other private-sector space firms is throwing up hard questions about America's "great national treasure".
Reaction to White House proposals to cut funding for Nasa and a future asteroid fly past
Translating noisy geese to time travel across the universe.
In the past few days, UK firefighters have been tackling wildfires across the UK.
A tidal lagoon should be created in the Severn Estuary according to a new report.
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