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Gloucester Docks dredging project costing £4m begins
Silt levels in the docks have left boats stranded and led to the docks closing this summer.
'Ghost particles' from space telescope wins physics Nobel
Belgian physicist Prof Francis Halzen has won for his pioneering work on an observatory that detects particles from space.
Carbon tracking tower put on Scotland's largest saltmarsh
It will track how much carbon is being taken out of the atmosphere by the saltmarsh on the Solway Firth.
UK oil refinery broke toxic pollution limits dozens of times, documents reveal
Pollution was spilled into local rivers and protected sites, documents shared with the BBC suggest.
UK oil refinery broke toxic pollution limits dozens of times, documents reveal
Pollution was spilled into local rivers and protected sites, documents shared with the BBC suggest.
Plaque honours Mars mission scientist
The tribute recognises Colin Pillinger who led the 2003 probe mission to Mars.
Creosote found in beach pollution investigation
Restrictions remain in place on Blyth Beach after a pollution incident was reported in August.
Why are data centres such a big deal in Scotland?
At least 23 huge data centres are planned in Scotland, causing significant concern for campaigners.
Why are data centres such a big deal in Scotland?
At least 23 huge data centres are planned in Scotland, causing significant concern for campaigners.
Environmental groups critical of housing levy idea
The government wants developers to fund waterways projects in Norfolk.
Rare tree on Somerset clifftops being protected
A rare tree, Fay's whitebeam, that is only found on cliffs in Somerset is being protected.
Purchase of field aims to expand 'green lung'
It is hoped the prospective sale provides a haven for wildlife in an urban area.
Trust warns of 'tangible' climate threat to heritage sites
A National Trust manager says recent summers have "brought home" the impact of climate change.
Students blast off to US for Nasa robotics competition
The students will head to Florida to compete against university teams from Australia, India and the US.
Students blast off to US for Nasa robotics competition
The students will head to Florida to compete against university teams from Australia, India and the US.
Astronomers get permission for mini-observatory
The Shropshire Astronomical Society plans to install the dome at Rodington village hall.
I'm a wildlife cameraman but 'special' rare sightings can still take me by surprise
Wildlife cameraman Dan Abbot is caught off guard by a humpback whale, a rare sight in Welsh waters.
Woodlands project records more trees than expected
The Lost Woods of the Low Weald and Downs project aims to restore some of Sussex's ancient woodland.
Island hosts inter-island environment summit
The annual event brings together delegates to share ideas and develop joint projects.
Could El Niño mean there are no Atlantic hurricanes this year?
For the first time in three decades there has not been a single Atlantic hurricane in September, normally the most active month.