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Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 19:27
Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.
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Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 19:27
Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.
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From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europe is coping with the heat

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 17:19
People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.
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Red squirrel sickness reports under investigation

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 13:52
Tests are being carried out to establish if there is an outbreak of squirrelpox in the Borders.
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Spider which uses spring trap to capture prey discovered in Australia

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 13:05
Researchers say their hunting method - which allows them to prey on dangerous ants - is unprecedented.
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'Right to grow' helping wild flowers bloom

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 09:05
Supporters say growing flowers or food on unused land can improve mental health and local pride.
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Special buoys mark sensitive seagrass habitats

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 08:29
Special buoys and voluntary no-anchor zones mark sensitive seagrass habitats.
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Seabed damaged by fishing showing signs of recovery

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 08:16
Campaigners say improvements to the area trashed by illegal dredging show that marine protection works.
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Seabed damaged by fishing showing signs of recovery

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 08:16
Campaigners say improvements to the area trashed by illegal dredging show that marine protection works.
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MoD papers show chemicals washed down drain at base

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 08:00
Renewed calls for forever chemical investigation following the release of historical site documents.
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Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 06:55
The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.
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Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 06:55
The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.
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What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 16:43
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.
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What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 16:43
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.
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Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 14:13
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.
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Exhibition explores moths' ability to adapt

Sat, 06/20/2026 - 14:05
An exhibition examining how moths adapt to environmental changes has opened in Kestle Barton.
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Microplastics in over 75% of pet food, study finds

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 17:10
Researchers say certain brands and kinds of cat and dog food have more microplastics than others.
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Revival project for endangered native trees

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 09:38
The population of black poplar trees has dwindled to around 7,000 trees in the UK and Ireland.
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BBC Inside Science

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 23:00
How do you research the impacts of social media on young people?
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Weekly quiz: Where will Prince George be going to school?

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 20:24
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
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