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More than 150 whales stranded on remote Australian beach

Wed, 02/19/2025 - 06:29
Authorities are trying to save dozens of false killer whales after more than 60 died.
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How Trump's 'drill, baby, drill' pledge is affecting other countries

Mon, 02/17/2025 - 06:04
Some major carbon-emitting countries are hinting they may follow suit as the US opts to ramp up fossil fuels.
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World's sea-ice falls to record low

Sat, 02/15/2025 - 03:45
The world's frozen oceans keep the planet cool, but they currently have less ice than ever recorded before.
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World's sea-ice falls to record low

Sat, 02/15/2025 - 03:45
The world's frozen oceans keep the planet cool, but they currently have less ice than ever recorded before.
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More migrant workers claim UK farm exploitation

Fri, 02/14/2025 - 04:54
The UK government says it always takes "decisive action" where abusive practices are found on farms.
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WATCH: Astronaut's view of Northern Lights from International Space Station

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 05:34
Footage from the International Space Station as it soars above an aurora dancing over Canada.
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Beginnings of Roman London discovered in office basement

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 21:00
The discovery has been described as one of the most important pieces of Roman history in the City of London.
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Beginnings of Roman London discovered in office basement

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 21:00
The discovery has been described as one of the most important pieces of Roman history in the City of London.
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Avian flu spread sees 1.8 million farmed birds culled

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 17:56
There have been 33 outbreaks so far on farms, but the risk to humans remains low, the government says.
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Hunt for rare daffodils that are feared lost

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 04:39
As daffodils burst into bloom, experts want help in finding rare treasures hiding in plain sight.
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Oil clean-up 'scam' warnings ignored by Shell, whistleblower tells BBC

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 04:24
The oil giant faces allegations it ignored warnings that a clean-up scheme was beset by corruption.
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Stripey-faced fish named after warrior princess San

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 20:55
The newly discovered fish has stripes on its face like the Studio Ghibli warrior princess.
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BP set to scale back green investments as profits drop sharply

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 18:47
The oil giant is widely expected to say it will scale back on renewables later this month.
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Trump signs order shifting US back toward plastic straws

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 04:52
The president has long been a critic of paper straws, which he says don't work and dissolve too easily.
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Subsidies halved for controversial Drax power station

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 11:49
The government has agreed a new subsidy arrangement with the controversial wood-burning Drax power station in north Yorkshire.
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Subsidies halved for controversial Drax power station

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 11:49
The government has agreed a new subsidy arrangement with the controversial wood-burning Drax power station in north Yorkshire.
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The indigenous community fleeing its drowning island

Sat, 02/08/2025 - 04:47
Rising sea levels threaten homes in Panama, but not everyone wants to leave.
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£22bn for 'unproven' green tech could raise bills, MPs warn

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 11:43
The Public Accounts Committee warns the government of gambling public money on carbon capture.
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'Build baby build', says PM as he sets out nuclear plan

Thu, 02/06/2025 - 23:23
The government wants to make it quicker and easier to build mini nuclear power stations in England and Wales.
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'Build baby build', says PM as he sets out nuclear plan

Thu, 02/06/2025 - 23:23
The government wants to make it quicker and easier to build mini nuclear power stations in England and Wales.
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