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Workers were exposed to toxic chemicals in firefighting foam Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:27:23 GMT For decades it was 3M's biggest outside the US, and the factory made nappy fastenings and video tape.

Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:02:06 GMT The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.

Geminid meteor shower set to light up sky during weekend peak Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:37:51 GMT The meteor shower peaks this weekend with dark skies giving the UK a good chance of seeing them, weather-permitting

Cameras on killer whales record first evidence of joint hunt with dolphins Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:03:29 GMT Researchers say the footage, captured near the North-West Pacific coast, is the first recorded evidence of the two working together.

Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impacts of fossil fuels Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:20:34 GMT Survivors of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a claim against the UK's largest oil company.

How monogamous are humans? Scientists compile 'league table' of pairing up Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:11:10 GMT When it comes to monogamy, humans more closely resemble meerkats and beavers than our primate cousins.

UN environment report 'hijacked' by US and others over fossil fuels, top scientist says Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:00:09 GMT The US and other governments derailed an agreement on a global environment study, its co-chair says.

Iain Douglas-Hamilton, pioneering elephant conservationist, dies aged 83 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 03:37:06 GMT His groundbreaking field research was instrumental in banning the international ivory trade and protecting elephants from poachers.

Mayor says too many families are 'working poor' Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:46:00 GMT Tracy Brabin talks to Radio Leeds about the Budget, COP30 and taxing tourists.

What in the World Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:56:00 GMT There was no clear commitment to phase out fossil fuels

COP30: Five key takeaways from a deeply divisive climate summit Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:10:18 GMT What did we learn from a climate summit that ended in a deal with no new mention of fossil fuels?

The Climate Question Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:56:00 GMT We're still behind on our global warming targets after the big summit in Brazil.

UN climate talks fail to secure new fossil fuel promises Sat, 22 Nov 2025 22:38:19 GMT Nearly 200 countries attended COP30, which aimed to commit the world to take more action on climate change.

Cats became our companions much later than you think Thu, 27 Nov 2025 20:02:21 GMT In true feline style, cats took their time in deciding when and where to join us on the sofa.

Brazil's Amazon rainforest at risk as key protection under threat Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:10:54 GMT Brazilian farmers want to end a ban on planting soya on cleared land, which critics say would spur deforestation.

Landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions in tatters after US pressure Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:31:07 GMT President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a "green scam".

Australia's rainforests are releasing more carbon than they absorb, warn scientists Thu, 16 Oct 2025 06:28:19 GMT Australia's rainforests are the first in the world to make the "concerning" switch, say scientists.

Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:04:11 GMT South African photographer Wim van den Heever takes the main prize for his shot

Red Tractor ad banned for misleading environmental claims Wed, 15 Oct 2025 02:40:44 GMT The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint by environment charity River Action.

Foul skies, fading light: How air pollution is stealing India's sunshine Mon, 13 Oct 2025 23:06:44 GMT India’s sunshine hours have fallen over the past 30 years due to clouds, aerosols and local weather.

Floods trap people in cars in Spain's Catalonia region Sun, 12 Oct 2025 21:27:27 GMT The highest red alert is declared in one coastal province, as residents are urged to stay indoors.

Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservation 'win' Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:01:28 GMT Once endangered due to hunting, it is making a strong recovery thanks to global conservation efforts.

'How growing a sunflower helped me fight anorexia' Fri, 10 Oct 2025 05:04:46 GMT 'Green social prescribing' schemes are being used by NHS doctors to improve patients' mental health.

Naked mole rats' DNA could hold key to long life Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:06:04 GMT The bald, subterranean rats are the world's longest-lived rodent.

Physics Nobel awarded to three scientists for work on quantum computing Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:59:52 GMT The announcement was made by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm.

The before and after images showing glaciers vanishing before our eyes Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:28:17 GMT They are melting like never seen before, changing landscapes around the world beyond recognition.

Environment prize nominees 'heroes of our time', says William Sat, 04 Oct 2025 21:04:44 GMT Fifteen projects are shortlisted for a chance of winning the top £1m prizes at next month's environmental awards ceremony in Rio de Janeiro.

Dame Jane Goodall revolutionised our understanding of our closest primate cousins Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:53:35 GMT The conservationist, who died aged 91 on Wednesday, challenged how we relate to the natural world.

SpaceX pulls off Starship rocket launch in much-needed comeback Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:00:47 GMT The Starship rocket is critical to the company's hopes of one day carrying people to the Moon and Mars.

Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 astronaut, dies aged 97 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 07:01:11 GMT The commander of Apollo 13 famously rescued his men from near certain death in space.

Nasa Apollo missions: Stories of the last Moon men Fri, 08 Aug 2025 21:31:57 GMT Of the 24 Nasa astronauts who travelled to the Moon in the Apollo missions of the 1960s and 1970s, just five remain.

Nasa to put nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030 - US media Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:36:24 GMT The reactor would provide power for humans on the Moon but there are questions about feasibility.

Soviet-era spacecraft 'likely' to have re-entered Earth's atmosphere Sat, 10 May 2025 15:32:19 GMT The spacecraft, which launched in 1972 on a mission to Venus, circled Earth for over five decades.

The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:11:47 GMT 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 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:14:48 GMT Dolphins circled their capsule after it landed off the coast of Florida.

Why scientists are counting tiny marine creatures, from Space Tue, 04 Feb 2025 01:59:32 GMT Differences in seawater colour could reveal how tiny Antarctic creatures are faring in a warming world.

Asteroid contains building blocks of life, say scientists Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:07:12 GMT Bennu contains minerals and thousands of organic molecules, including the chemical components that make up DNA.

SpaceX Starship test fails after Texas launch Fri, 17 Jan 2025 02:27:56 GMT Officials at Elon Musk's company said the upper stage was lost, minutes after it launched.

Rocket launch challenges Elon Musk's space dominance Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:12:27 GMT 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? Tue, 31 Dec 2024 01:46:51 GMT 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 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:00:05 GMT The planet Uranus and its five biggest moons may not be the sterile worlds scientists have long thought.

'Crazy Englishman' growing olives the Italian way Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:20:54 GMT David Hoyles' farm has grown what is believed to be Lincolnshire's first commercial olive crop.

Ford to scale back electric vehicle plans, taking $19.5bn hit Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:32:25 GMT The US carmaker is backing away from large electric vehicles, citing lacklustre demand and recent regulatory changes under US President Donald Trump.

Tories to scrap petrol car ban if they win next election Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:44:25 GMT The Conservative Party leader says the policy is "destructive" and "economic self-harm".

Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impacts of fossil fuels Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:20:34 GMT Survivors of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a claim against the UK's largest oil company.

UN environment report 'hijacked' by US and others over fossil fuels, top scientist says Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:00:09 GMT The US and other governments derailed an agreement on a global environment study, its co-chair says.

Deep-sea mining tests impact over a third of seabed animals - scientists Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:00:11 GMT The findings contribute to a controversial debate that pits green technology against the environment.

More North Sea drilling to be allowed in new Labour plan Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:32:26 GMT The chancellor will unveil the North Sea Strategy in her Budget speech, the BBC understands.

Bats are seeking sanctuary in churches - but they're making an unholy mess Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:34:03 GMT A new study estimates that about half of all churches in England have bats living in them.

'It's harder to be a parent than a space shuttle commander', trailblazing Nasa pilot tells BBC Tue, 21 Oct 2025 02:34:44 GMT The BBC speaks to astronaut Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot and command a Nasa spacecraft.

From Hollywood to horticulture: Cate Blanchett on a mission to save seeds Sun, 19 Oct 2025 23:42:05 GMT The Hollywood actor teams up with Kew’s Millenium Seed Bank as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Inside the lab analysing the world's oldest ice Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:58:34 GMT The BBC's Science Editor Rebecca Morelle goes behind the scenes with the team discovering what the melting of ice from over a million years ago can tell us.

Life on Mars? 'Leopard-spot' rocks could be biggest clue yet Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:00:16 GMT Unusual mudstones found on the Red Planet are potentially associated with ancient Martian microbes.

COP30: Trump and many leaders are skipping it, so does the summit still have a point? Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:09:19 GMT The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today.

Britain's energy bills problem - and why firms are paid huge sums to stop producing power Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:14:11 GMT Could the government's radical plan to change the way the UK distributes electricity really bring down bills - or just lead to a postcode lottery?

These robots can clean, exercise - and care for you in old age. Would you trust them to? Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:04:09 GMT It sounds like something from a sci-fi film - but some scientists believe this clever new tech could help alleviate strains on the UK care system

Ratmageddon: Why rats are overrunning our cities Fri, 26 Sep 2025 06:55:02 GMT Rats are multiplying at speed in urban areas. So, what's really behind the boom - and is it now unstoppable?

Melting glaciers threaten to wipe out European villages - is the steep cost to protect them worth it? Sat, 02 Aug 2025 23:06:56 GMT Switzerland spends almost $500m a year on protective structures. Is it worth it - or, as some suggest, should people move away from the mountain villages at risk?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:00:00 GMT New evidence shows that early neanderthals made fire 350 thousand years before we thought.

BBC Inside Science Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT Almost four decades after the first HIV treatment, is there finally a ‘functional’ cure?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT Three decades since the first successful gene therapy, why aren’t we using them more?

BBC Inside Science Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT As COP 30 draws to close in Brazil, we speak to a former negotiator.