SCIENCE

New map of ancient trees an opportunity for conservation

New map of ancient trees an opportunity for conservation

A new map shows there could be around two million trees with exceptional environmental and cultural value previously unrecorded in England.

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UK-built Forum satellite will measure greenhouse effect

UK-built Forum satellite will measure greenhouse effect

A spacecraft measuring Earth's warming 'greenhouse' effect in its greatest ever detail will be built in the UK.

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Supreme Court limits Bidens power to cut emissions

Supreme Court limits Bidens power to cut emissions

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has lost some of its power to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The landmark ruling by the US Supreme… Read more

Some Greenland polar bears adapt to hunt without sea ice

Some Greenland polar bears adapt to hunt without sea ice

Polar bears have long been seen as a symbol of global warming's damaging impact on the natural world.

The bears rely on Arctic sea ice to… Read more

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Fossils: Cave woman one million years older than thought

Fossilised remains belonging to some of humanity's oldest ancestors are far older than scientists had originally thought, new research says.

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Five planets to line up in rare planetary conjunction

Five major planets in our solar system will shine brightly in a row during a rare planetary conjunction from Friday.

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Europe told to prepare for Russia turning off gas

The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that Russia may stop supplying gas to Europe this winter.

Fatih Birol says he believes… Read more

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Some Greenland polar bears adapt to hunt without sea ice

Polar bears have long been seen as a symbol of global warming's damaging impact on the natural world.

The bears rely on Arctic sea ice to… Read more