Climate change: Citizens’ jury prepares to tackle climate change
UK panel will tackle some of the dilemmas around global warming. …
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New maps reveal Scotland’s seabird breeding hotspots
Conservationists mapped the most critical areas of Scotland for endangered birds like the kittiwake. …
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Microsoft makes ‘carbon negative’ pledge
The tech giant promises to remove all the carbon it has emitted since its founding in 1975. …
Taal volcano lake all but gone in eruption
Satellites continue to monitor the Philippines volcano which has experienced a lull in activity. …
‘Rosalind Franklin’ Mars rover edges closer to launch
Europe’s six-wheeled robot completes more key tests ahead of its planned summer launch. …
The Display of the Future Might Be in Your Contact Lens
Mojo Vision’s prototypes can enhance your vision or show you your schedule—right from the surface of your eyes….
Our Planet Matters: What’s the BBC plan all about?
The BBC plans a raft of new services and shows examining climate change and the state of our planet. …
Our Planet Matters: Climate change explained
It’s been linked to a year of extremes – from bushfires to torrential rains – but what is it? …
Meet the NASA intern who discovered a new planet on his third day
This teenager found a new planet on the third day of his internship at the US space agency. …
Agriculture Bill: Soil at heart of UK farm grant revolution
Soil protection will be a core issue as the Agriculture Bill returns to Parliament later. …
Neanderthals ‘dived in the ocean’ for shellfish
Until now, there’s been little evidence our evolutionary relatives could swim. …
Cardiff congestion: £2 charge plan to cut city traffic
Cardiff could join London and Durham and charge city centre drivers to meet clean air targets. …
HS2 could threaten irreplaceable natural habitats, report warns
Wildlife group says rare species could be wiped out by rail link and calls for a “greener” approach. …
Reconnecting with nature ‘triggers’ eco-actions
People with access to green spaces are more likely to be more environmentally friendly, study says. …
Birmingham car ban: How would the scheme work?
A scheme to stop cars travelling across the city has been proposed, but how would it actually work? …
COP26: Climate summit may cost ‘several hundred million pounds’
The UK government shows “lack of clarity” on funding the COP26 conference in Glasgow this year. …
Browsers Are Fixing the Internet’s Most Annoying Problem
After years of invasive pop-ups asking for notification permission, Chrome and Firefox have finally taken action. …