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Government says its climate change curbs inadequate
Ministers say coping even with low levels could cost the country billions of pounds a year. …
SLS: Nasa fixes glitchy megarocket equipment ahead of key test
Nasa fixes malfunctioning equipment on a new rocket designed to take astronauts to the Moon. …
Why satellites are key to understanding Pacific volcano
When the huge eruption happened over the weekend, a fleet of spacecraft overhead gathered key data. …
Climate: Wales' coal mining past means it has a 'duty'
A charity director says the country’s coal mining history means it has released a lot of…
Pacific volcano: New Zealand sends flight to assess Tonga damage
Up to 80,000 people could be affected after tsunami waves caused “significant damage” to Tonga. …
Tsunami threat over after huge Pacific volcano eruption – monitor
While further tsunamis may be unlikely, there are mounting fears over how badly Tonga has been…
Rutland sea dragon: How remarkable ichthyosaur fossil was protected
The inside story on how the UK’s largest, most complete ichthyosaur fossil was saved for the…
Will ScotWind auction deliver a renewables revolution?
Over the next decade or so these new offshore wind farm sites could supercharge renewable energy…
How a colossal block of ice became an obsession
Artist Kevin Eason won’t ever see his favourite iceberg up close, but he’s come to know…