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MPs fear data centre boom could derail Miliband's net zero plans

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 23:34
A senior Labour MP says emission from data centres "have been highlighted as a key area of concern".
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Supersized dump fire risk report kept from public

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 10:13
Oxfordshire fire and rescue service says releasing its waste site report could put safety at risk.
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Are wetter winters and frequent flooding here to stay?

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 05:59
Many places across the UK have experienced their wettest January in more than 100 years.
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Are wetter winters and frequent flooding here to stay?

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 05:59
Many places across the UK have experienced their wettest January in more than 100 years.
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Are wetter winters and frequent flooding here to stay?

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 05:59
Many places across the UK have experienced their wettest January in more than 100 years.
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More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 13:19
The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.
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Businesses face extinction unless they protect nature, major report warns

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 16:00
Experts call for urgent action by businesses to restore the natural systems that keep them running.
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Businesses face extinction unless they protect nature, major report warns

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 16:00
Experts call for urgent action by businesses to restore the natural systems that keep them running.
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BBC Inside Science

Fri, 02/06/2026 - 00:00
New research on how forever chemicals get into our environment.
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UK's £8bn research fund faces 'hard decisions' as it pauses new grants

Thu, 02/05/2026 - 15:00
UKRI boss Ian Chapman said it had been told by the government to "focus and do fewer things better".
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UK launches plan to tackle 'forever chemicals' amid growing concerns

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 03:06
Increasing testing for PFAS is part of the UK's first ever national plan for tackling the substances.
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UK launches plan to tackle 'forever chemicals' amid growing concerns

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 03:06
Increasing testing for PFAS is part of the UK's first ever national plan for tackling the substances.
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Street where residents are terrified of flooding to be bulldozed

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 17:24
Homes on a street at severe risk of flooding will be bought by a local council.
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Street where residents are terrified of flooding to be bulldozed

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 17:24
Homes on a street at severe risk of flooding will be bought by a local council.
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Musk's SpaceX applies to launch a million satellites into orbit

Sat, 01/31/2026 - 19:19
The firm wants to create a network of "orbital data centres" to power artificial intelligence.
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How winter storms are rapidly reshaping our coastline

Sat, 01/31/2026 - 10:31
Why the coastline is eroding fast - after Storm Ingrid strips beaches in height and exposes homes.
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Treasures found on HS2 route stored in secret warehouse

Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:00
Archaeological finds from the planned HS2 train line have been shown exclusively to the BBC.
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Treasures found on HS2 route stored in secret warehouse

Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:00
Archaeological finds from the planned HS2 train line have been shown exclusively to the BBC.
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BBC Inside Science

Fri, 01/30/2026 - 00:00
GPS is vulnerable to interference, so how can we make navigating at sea safer?
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Polar bears on Norwegian islands fatter and healthier despite ice loss, scientists say

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 19:00
Scientists think that Svalbard bears have adapted to recent ice loss by eating more land-based prey.
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