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'Forever chemical' found in all but one of tested UK rivers

Mon, 06/16/2025 - 02:33
The long-term impact of the chemical on human health is still unclear and being researched.
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'Glimmer of hope' for marine life at UN Ocean conference

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 19:17
Environmental groups have praised government's progress made on marine protection at the UN meeting
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BBC Inside Science

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 19:00
The government sets out spending plans on five years of science. Where will the money go?
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What are small nuclear reactors and why does the UK want to build them?

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 14:38
The government is betting on a new generation of 'mini' nuclear power stations.
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Warning over 'dirty secret' of toxic chemicals on farmers' fields

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 03:29
Campaigners say that farmers' fields are being contaminated by chemicals and microplastics in sewage sludge.
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Warning over 'dirty secret' of toxic chemicals on farmers' fields

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 03:29
Campaigners say that farmers' fields are being contaminated by chemicals and microplastics in sewage sludge.
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Oceans cannot become 'wild west', warns UN chief

Mon, 06/09/2025 - 15:03
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres spoke at the start of the UN Oceans Conference in Nice, France.
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UK proposes wider ban on destructive ocean bottom trawling

Mon, 06/09/2025 - 13:42
The government wants to prohibit bottom trawling from more protected areas of UK waters.
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William warns ocean life 'diminishing before our eyes'

Sun, 06/08/2025 - 13:48
The Prince of Wales gave a speech in Monaco hoping to drive investments to protect the world's oceans.
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Most new build homes must have solar panels - Miliband

Fri, 06/06/2025 - 11:26
The energy secretary says the move will cut energy bills, but house builders caution against burdensome regulations.
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BBC Inside Science

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 19:00
Inside Science heads to the One Ocean Science Congress in Nice, France.
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UK's muddy saltmarshes vital to tackle climate change, report finds

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 09:10
The UK's saltmarshes lock away climate-warming greenhouse gases in layers of mud, a new report from WWF says.
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BBC Inside Science

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 19:00
We answer a selection of fascinating science questions, from Nikola Tesla to microplastics
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Planning change to make installing heat pump easier for millions

Thu, 05/29/2025 - 02:11
The rule requiring planning permission if a heat pump is within 1m of a neighbours property has been removed.
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Cats distinguish owner's smell from stranger's, study finds

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 21:11
Scientists believe cats can discriminate between familiar and unfamiliar humans using smell alone.
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Glacier collapse buries most of Swiss village

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 21:06
Many homes in Blatten have been flattened after a large chunk of the Birch glacier fell on to the village.
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Environmental rules reviewed for small housebuilders

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 14:24
Ministers are considering how costs can be reduced for small firms to help them build more homes.
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Watch: Loose pigeons cause havoc on plane before take-off

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 04:48
A US flight was delayed after two birds ended up onboard the aircraft, baffling both passengers and crew.
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'Our homes were taken for a road that was never built'

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 04:41
Three families speak of the "utter hell" of losing their homes to a road scheme that was cancelled.
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Battle begins over new homes approved in historic village without sewage capacity

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 08:07
Charity launches legal challenge as it says problem of over-capacity sewage works near new homes is "rife".
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