Pilot whales Tasmania: Almost 400 die in Australia's worst stranding

The long-finned pilot whales have perished after becoming beached on Tasmania’s coast. Click here…

Covid: US death toll passes 200,000

The US is the worst hit country in the world and cases are still continuing to…

Coronavirus: Whitty and Vallance faced 'herd immunity' backlash, emails show

Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance were alarmed by questions over the controversial concept, emails show. …

Six African heritage sites under threat from climate change

A recent study warns that without intervention many of the continent’s ancient sites could be lost. …

Climate change: China aims for 'carbon neutrality by 2060'

China’s surprise announcement of a long-term goal to curb emissions boosts UN climate talks. …

Nasa releases plan for Moon return by 2024

The US space agency (Nasa) has formally outlined its $28bn plan to return to the Moon…

Wild maple trees 'in serious need of conservation'

One in five species of maple are threatened in their natural habitats, an extinction study says. …

Countryside improvements fund 'could be raided'

A “green” fund to protect wildlife on England’s farms may be under threat, BBC News has…

The long-running debate over greening the land

UK farmers are complaining of a lack of clarity over how they will be rewarded for…

Airbus looks to the future with hydrogen planes

The aerospace giant said its hydrogen-fuelled passenger planes could be in service by 2035. …