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Earth Overshoot Day: When consumption outstrips the planet's eco resources
Today is Earth Overshoot Day, when scientists say we’ve used all the resources the planet can…
Florida mosquitoes: 750 million genetically modified insects to be released
The aim is to reduce insect-borne diseases but environmental groups warn of unforeseen consequences. …
Ancient Egypt: Mummified animals 'digitally unwrapped' in 3D scans
The snake, bird and cat, from Swansea University’s collection, are at least 2,000 years old. …
Climate change: 'Unprecedented' ice loss as Greenland breaks record
In a record breaking 2019, Greenland lost enough ice to cover the UK with over 2m…
'Mummified' plants give glimpse of Earth's future
Fossilised leaves suggest some plants may adapt to grow more quickly as CO2 levels rise. …
Dounreay site available for reuse in the year 2333
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority says the Dounreay facility will be ready for redevelopment by 2333. …
Flint water crisis: Michigan 'agrees to pay $600m'
The crisis left at least 12 dead and exposed tens of thousands of children to lead…
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: The animals at risk from Alaska oil drilling
As Donald Trump pushes forward with plans for drilling in the Alaskan wilderness, what is at…
Earliest art in the British Isles discovered on Jersey
Fragments of stone engraved with abstract designs are the earliest art in the British Isles. …