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'Only so much' voters can worry about - are attitudes to net zero changing?
Recent studies show a decline in the public's sense of urgency around reaching net zero.
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Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress
The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.
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Student uses space cosmic rays to make photographs
Blank negative photographic film sealed in a bag is sent to edge of space using a helium balloon.
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£20m mystery gift buys London Zoo new hospital where you can watch vets work
Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital.
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How do you restore the wild spaces in a corner of England?
Plans to improve nature have been unveiled, aiming to restore habitats and protect wildlife.
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How a yacht club's seawall is being reimagined for marine life
Ten artificial rock pools have been installed along Strangford Yacht Club's seawall as a refuge for marine life.
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UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court
One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye
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Series of wildfires across Scotland during 'extreme' alert
The Scottish Fire and rescue Service (SFRS) said an 'extreme' wildfire warning for Western Scotland would remain until midnight.
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Your snaps of changing skies from meteors to rays
BBC Weather Watchers capture the ever-changing April conditions.
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'We're living in a shed because of river pollution'
Jane and Tony Coyle spent seven years waiting for planning permission due to River Lugg pollution.
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Wildlife arriving at newly created wetland
Birds are starting to notice the potential new feeding ground as the Fenland project is completed.
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A 17th Century 'supercomputer' once owned by Indian royalty heads for auction
The astrolabe - or astronomical computer - is possibly the largest in existence and has never been exhibited before.
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In photos: North India braces for heatwaves as temperatures cross 40C
India's weather department has issued heatwave warnings in parts of northern India.
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First ever talks to ditch fossil fuels as UN deadlock deepens
Some 60 countries are meeting in Colombia as frustration grows with lack of progress in tackling climate change
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BBC Inside Science
Creating and manufacturing a novel vaccine capable of combatting bird flu.
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BBC Inside Science
Creating and manufacturing a novel vaccine capable of combatting bird flu.
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Meet the 19-metre octopus that prowled the ancient seas
Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago, according to fossil evidence.
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Astronaut takes photo of his university from orbit
Jack Hathaway tells Cranfield University he had to wait for a break in the British weather.
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Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge
School uniforms and non-stick pans are some of the everyday products that should stop using chemicals called PFAS, MPs say.
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Woman who unlocked the secrets of the stars honoured
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin is described as "a scientist of exceptional brilliance and determination".
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The mission to get 100 women to walk on the Moon - without leaving Earth
Belfast woman Deby has set herself the target of enabling 100 women to walk on the Moon.
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Electricity bills targeted in planned shakeup to energy pricing
The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.
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'Unbelievable adventure': Artemis II crew describes journey
The crew held its first press conference since splashing down from their historic 10-day mission around the Moon.
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Artemis commander tells BBC about 'powerful' moment crater named after his late wife
Reid Wiseman’s two daughters were in Nasa’s mission control room for the naming of the “Carroll” crater in honour of the commander’s late wi
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