Island hosts inter-island environment summit
The annual event brings together delegates to share ideas and develop joint projects.
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Could El Niño mean there are no Atlantic hurricanes this year?
For the first time in three decades there has not been a single Atlantic hurricane in September, normally the most active month.
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Backshall makes nature 'cool' to inspire children
Steve Backshall says growing up with rescue animals helped inspire his passion for nature.
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Six years, hundreds of plants and one tree casualty - Edinburgh's Palm House returns
The Palm House at Edinburgh's Botanic Garden is finally restored and ready for the public.
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Funding frenzy adds to pressure on worried farmers
A six-hour window to apply for funding is compared to the scramble for Oasis tickets.
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Prince of Wales tells villagers 'holistic' approach is needed to tackle flooding
Prince William visits residents of Skenfrith, Monmouthshire, who have faced four floods in six years.
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What are the next steps for the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator?
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Bluetongue restriction zone to be expanded across all of Scotland
The Scottish government said the decision will simplify trading for farmers, hauliers, and auction markets.
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Nasa heads to Scottish Highlands in its search for life on Mars
The US space agency says ancient rocks at Clachtoll have similarities to those on the Red Planet.
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Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies
Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.
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'Special surprise' as rare moth found in nature reserve for first time
Experts called it a "special surprise" to find an "incredibly sparse moth" in this habitat.
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Watch: Shipwreck uncovered on Nantucket island during nor'easter storm
Covered by BBC News – Science & Environment, Phys.org. The so-called nor'easter storm has washed up what may be a shipwreck from the 19th century in Massachusetts, local media says.
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Michael Sheen campaign on toxic waste sites wins Senedd backing
All parties urge Welsh and UK ministers to ensure polluters pay to clean up contaminated land.
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Watch: Meet 'Backpack', the chunky bear who won Fat Bear Week
The brown bear, described by one supporter as having both the "chonk and the badonk", will shortly enter hibernation, which can last up to six months.
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SpaceX aims to put Starship in orbit for the first time
Covered by Phys.org, BBC News – Science & Environment, The Guardian – Science. Three years after its first test flight, SpaceX's Starship rocket will attempt Monday to enter Earth orbit, a key step in developing the massive launch vehicle for future missions to the moon and Mars.
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Only 28% of nurdles 'recovered', researchers say
Scientists predict that nurdles will continue to wash up on North East beaches.
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Young minds develop ideas to tackle climate change
Sixteen teenagers take part in a hackathon to devise ways to combat issues such as light pollution.
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Orionid meteor shower to streak across night sky this week
The Orionid meteor shower peaks in October as Earth passes through debris left behind by Halley’s Comet.
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Dead animals found in canal where children row
Residents in Brentford raise concerns about sewage flowing into the local canal network.
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How AI is creating a UK super-museum and revealing our planet's history
More than 70 million specimens from 100 UK collections will be put into an online digital museum
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