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Two firefighters tackle a fire, with smoke and flames in the background. One man is dressed in a blue top; the other is in green camouflage kit. The man in blue is holding a water hose. Both are wearing masks.

What is El Niño and why could it mean record temperatures?

Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months as El Niño begins.

A general view of cars on a motorway, with high-rise buildings in the background

Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions fall slightly as progress slows

The amount of planet-warming gases produced in 2024 fell by 1% compared to the previous year.

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'Value of trees' in council's healthy spaces plan

The authority wants a more consistent approach to trees and woodlands with more protections.

A sign at the entrance to Glan Lash opencast coal mine near Llandybie, Carmarthenshire. The white sign is attached to a metal link fence, with the words 'Glan Lash mine site'. The sign also has a yellow triangle caution sign and an image of a figure wearing a safety helmet.

UK's last outstanding coal mine plan rejected

Plans to dig for 85,000 tonnes of coal at Glan Lash mine near Llandybie have been refused.

Stevie the pangolin out foraging (Credit: Kelsey Skinner)

This trafficked pangolin was destined for a grisly end. Now he's back in the wild

Stevie the pangolin was saved from the illegal wildlife trade. After months of care, he’s now back in the wild – and thriving.

Grey and white clouds hide glimpses of blue sky above an open area of grazing marsh with water in the foreground and a gravel path disappearing into the distance

Failing sea defences 'disaster' for nature reserve

An internationally important nature reserve in Hampshire is under threat from failing flood defences.

A man cleans a Tata Harrier EV during the launch of the TATA EV charging hub in Mumbai, India, on September 9, 2025.

Costly fuel pushes more Indians to buy electric cars but challenges remain

High fuel prices are strengthening the case for EV adoption in the world's third largest auto market.

8 days ago

The head and shoulders of Michael Hadwen wearing a navy suit jacket over a white shirt, and wearing a striped tie and glasses. He is looking away from the camera, to the left of the frame, and appears to be talking.

Reform council vows to call off climate emergency

Suffolk County Council plans to audit all its environmental projects.

8 days ago

2 Jun 2026

Two Amazon mollies almost nose-to-nose in an aquarium (Credit: Manfred Schartl)

No males exist in this fish species. How has it survived for 100,000 years?

The Amazon molly has been puzzling scientists for nearly a century. New research is starting to unravel this mystery.

2 Jun 2026

1 Jun 2026

'Mornings and nights no longer exist' at 47C: A day in the hottest place in India

What a day in India's hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.

1 Jun 2026

31 May 2026

A man seen from behind wearing a yellow long sleeved top and a blue backpack and a cap, he is surrounded by thick, high tropical pasture (Credit: Sofia Quaglia)

The real story of the Amazon's 'lost city'

This sprawling ancient metropolis in the jungle of Ecuador has revealed a unique form of urbanism. The BBC visits the site for the story of this mysterious civilisation.

31 May 2026

The environmental cost when rockets go wrong

Space launches are increasing and the rockets are getting bigger. But there can be some major environmental consequences when things don't go to plan.

The Paranal Observatory below a starry night sky.

How light is erasing one of Earth’s darkest places

Humanity’s artificial glow is swallowing the night sky. Even astronomers in this remote observatory in the South American desert cannot escape it.

Richard Clothier looks at the camera with the Bath and West show behind him.

Farmers warn food security can't be taken for granted

Farmers at the Bath and West Show say there are strong parallels between energy and food security.