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Google change reduces airline emissions calculations
Passengers may be underestimating impact of flying as Google excludes some emissions from online tool. …
Dugong: Relative of mammal that inspired mermaid tales extinct in China
The dugong, a relative of the fabled manatee, has been declared functionally extinct in the region. …
James Webb: Space telescope reveals 'incredible' Jupiter views
The James Webb Space Telescope shows the planet’s auroras and storms in an unprecedented detail. …
Water firms face growing criticism over beach sewage
The government says companies are responsible but ministers also face accusations of failing to act. …
English beach sewage dumps not monitored properly, data shows
Some water firms fail to install devices that measure storm overflows, according to the Lib Dems. …
UK drought: Why do the trees think it's autumn already?
Experts say the unusual weather has triggered a ‘false autumn’ as trees struggle to cope with…
Robot boat maps Pacific underwater volcano
Uncrewed surface vessel Maxlimer surveys the underwater Hunga-Tonga seamount that erupted in January. Click…
Freya the walrus: Did she have to be euthanised?
After becoming a tourist attraction in Oslo, a travelling walrus was killed. Was that right? …
PFAS: Possible breakthrough to destroy harmful 'forever chemicals'
US scientists have discovered a low-cost method for destroying chemicals associated with cancer. Click…