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Locals launch campaign to buy ancient wood
Locals have a year to raise the money needed to buy Ruscombe Wood near Stroud.
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House martin artificial nests scheme set to expand
The artificial nests are more robust than the endangered migratory birds' own mud creations.
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The swan sanctuary wetland fighting climate change
The global campaign to restore the "soggy secret weapon" that can combat against climate change.
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Birds return to waterfowl park after oil vandalism
The vandalism of a nearby home heating oil tank resulted in the death of 13 birds from the park.
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Rising cost of living tests UK's net zero ambitions
From floods to wildfires to heatwaves, 2026 is the year it became hard to ignore the impact of climate change on UK weather. But will soaring living costs affect the government’s commitment to tackling climate change?
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Scientists predict 2026 hottest year on record as climate talks begin
Scientists are predictng this could be the hottest year on record as the COP31 climate summit opens.
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Print commissioned by Nasa uncovered for exhibition
The Pop Art at Cartwright Hall exhibition tells the story of the British International Print Biennale.
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A glimmer of good news for Britain's sleepy dormouse
New figures suggest hazel dormice may be recovering after decades of decline, with warmer summers boosting survival.
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One of the year's most prolific meteor showers visible in the night sky throughout November
The Leonid meteor shower, known for its bright and fast meteors continues through November.
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How climate change worsens heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and floods
Rising global temperatures mean extreme weather events are becoming more common and more intense.
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A really simple guide to climate change
Human activities are causing the world to heat up, posing serious threats to people and nature.
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What is the Paris Agreement and why does 1.5C matter?
The 2015 pact is at the heart of the international commitment to tackle rising global temperatures.
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What is net zero and is the UK on track to achieve it?
Reaching net zero carbon emissions worldwide is essential to limit global warming, UN scientists say.
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US rockets firm eyes up mothballed Highland spaceport
Colorado-based Leap is looking at the spaceport near Tongue as its first launch site outside of the US.
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Could the earliest weakening of the polar vortex on record bring UK snow?
An unprecedented early weakening of the polar vortex is causing uncertainty amongst experts over the impact it will have on UK weather as Simon King explains.
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Delhi's toxic winter air is back - is the Indian capital prepared for pollution?
The Delhi government has announced a four-month winter action plan, but experts say that won't be enough.
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Investigation into 'major fish kill' after pollution incident
The pollution caused the death of brown and migratory sea trout in the Inler river.
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Do the Shetland Isles need Cold War-style military protection?
Calls are being made for the defence of the Shetland Isles to be strengthened after increased sightings of Russian trawlers off the coast of Scotland.
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Scientists detect signals at the smallest scale ever explored
Researchers have detected signals from the smallest distances ever probed.
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Time is running out for one of the most ambitious environmental pledges in history.
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A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science
AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy
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