BBC News - Science & Environment
Updated: 22 hours 3 min ago
Thu, 02/12/2026 - 23:34
A senior Labour MP says emission from data centres "have been highlighted as a key area of concern".
Thu, 02/12/2026 - 10:13
Oxfordshire fire and rescue service says releasing its waste site report could put safety at risk.
Wed, 02/11/2026 - 05:59
Many places across the UK have experienced their wettest January in more than 100 years.
Wed, 02/11/2026 - 05:59
Many places across the UK have experienced their wettest January in more than 100 years.
Wed, 02/11/2026 - 05:59
Many places across the UK have experienced their wettest January in more than 100 years.
Tue, 02/10/2026 - 13:19
The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.
Mon, 02/09/2026 - 16:00
Experts call for urgent action by businesses to restore the natural systems that keep them running.
Mon, 02/09/2026 - 16:00
Experts call for urgent action by businesses to restore the natural systems that keep them running.
Fri, 02/06/2026 - 00:00
New research on how forever chemicals get into our environment.
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".
Tue, 02/03/2026 - 03:06
Increasing testing for PFAS is part of the UK's first ever national plan for tackling the substances.
Tue, 02/03/2026 - 03:06
Increasing testing for PFAS is part of the UK's first ever national plan for tackling the substances.
Mon, 02/02/2026 - 17:24
Homes on a street at severe risk of flooding will be bought by a local council.
Mon, 02/02/2026 - 17:24
Homes on a street at severe risk of flooding will be bought by a local council.
Sat, 01/31/2026 - 19:19
The firm wants to create a network of "orbital data centres" to power artificial intelligence.
Sat, 01/31/2026 - 10:31
Why the coastline is eroding fast - after Storm Ingrid strips beaches in height and exposes homes.
Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:00
Archaeological finds from the planned HS2 train line have been shown exclusively to the BBC.
Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:00
Archaeological finds from the planned HS2 train line have been shown exclusively to the BBC.
Fri, 01/30/2026 - 00:00
GPS is vulnerable to interference, so how can we make navigating at sea safer?
Thu, 01/29/2026 - 19:00
Scientists think that Svalbard bears have adapted to recent ice loss by eating more land-based prey.