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Science & Environment (UK) at BBC

Tuesday, Jul 19

15

Heatwave: Why is Heathrow so hot?

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As the UK's highest ever temperature is recorded at Heathrow airport, why does it get so hot?

Friday, Nov 30

11

Climate change: Australian students skip school for mass protest

Thousands skip school to urge action on climate change, despite criticism from PM Scott Morrison.

08

Whales stranded in New Zealand: Another 50 pilot whales die

The mass stranding on Chatham Island means more than 200 whales have died off NZ in the past week.

04

Berta Cáceres: Seven convicted of murdering anti-dam activist

A Honduran court finds seven men guilty of killing renowned environmental campaigner Berta Cáceres.

03

Extinction crisis: Five things you should know

The United Nations biodiversity chief on why extinction is a "silent killer" and deserves more attention.

02

Satellites warn African farmers of pest infestations

UK researchers develop an early warning system to prevent crops in Africa being devastated.

'Miss Environment': The 11-year-old girl 'saving Lagos'

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Misimi Isimi is an 11-year-old environmentalist on a mission to clean up Lagos.

Thursday, Nov 29

00

Carmichael project: Visiting Australia's controversial Adani mine

The BBC's Vineet Khare visited the controversial Carmichael project by Indian energy giant Adani.

20

Climate change: Can 12 billion tonnes of carbon be sucked from the air?

Is it remotely feasible to remove 12 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide from the air?

12

Climate change: Last four years are 'world's hottest'

Twenty of the warmest years on record have been in the past 22 years, say the World Meteorological Organization.

06

Climate change: 'It is a global issue we are all failing'

UN chief Antonio Guterres warns the rise of nationalism is hurting efforts to tackle global warming.

03

The Romanian forest that's disappearing

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Why one of Europe's last great beech forests is facing the chop.

Wednesday, Nov 28

12

EU 'to be first major climate-neutral economy'

The European Union says it wants to become the first major economy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

11

Seal colony in Norfolk expects more than 2,700 pups

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England's largest grey seal colony, in Norfolk, could see record numbers this pupping season.

05

From burping cows and food miles to greenhouse gasses

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Why gases produced by livestock, along with the carbon footprint of many of the foods we eat, are a major factor in global warming.

02

The two Swedish mums who want people to give up flying for a year

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Two climate-conscious Swedish mums have launched a campaign urging people not to fly in 2019.

Tuesday, Nov 27

17

Climate change: CO2 emissions rising for first time in four years

Global efforts to tackle climate are off track says the UN, as it sees a rise in CO2 after years of decline.

14

'Siberian unicorn' walked Earth with humans

A giant rhino that may have been the origin of the unicorn myth survived until about 35,000 years ago.

12

Strong chance of a new El Niño forming by early 2019

The World Meteorological Organization says there's a 75-80% chance of the weather phenomenon forming by next February.

03

'The day humans land on Mars is coming'

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The probe has already taken its first picture from the surface of the red planet.

Monday, Nov 26

23

Trump on climate change report: 'I don't believe it'

Government scientists warn that unchecked global warming will wreak havoc on the US economy.

22

Mars InSight: The moment of touchdown

The touchdown confirmation came through shortly after 19:50 GMT.

21

Touchdown triumph for Nasa's probe

The US space agency's robot is the first mission aiming to study the Red Planet's deep interior.

15

Climate change: UK summers could be over 5C warmer by 2070

Summers as hot as 2018 could be the new normal for the UK by 2050, according to a Met Office study.

14

New £50 note scientist nominations released

The list of suggested scientists who might appear on the new £50 note includes Stephen Hawking and Ada Lovelace.

13

Huge sandstorm hits Chinese city of Zhangye

Strong winds and a towering ‘sand wall’ of almost 100 metres hit the city of Zhangye.

09

Mars InSight: Inside Nasa's mission control

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As Nasa prepares to land on Mars, Victoria Gill has been to the centre of operations and found out about an unusual tradition.

04

Whale stranding in New Zealand leaves 145 dead

It's not clear why the two pods washed up on the Stewart Island but officials say they couldn't be saved.

02

Nasa's Mars InSight mission heads for '7 minutes of terror'

The InSight mission is about to make the hair-raising descent to the surface of the Red Planet.

'Virtual safari': Wildlife photos from around the world

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A new exhibition highlights the work of the 2018 Nature’s Best Photography award winners.