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Small electric cars were said to be the future – but SUVs now rule the road

4 hours 28 min ago
Despite dire predictions of climate breakdown, more Sports Utility Vehicles are being spotted on, and off, the roads.

Small electric cars were said to be the future – but SUVs now rule the road

4 hours 28 min ago
Despite dire predictions of climate breakdown, more Sports Utility Vehicles are being spotted on, and off, the roads.

SpaceX capsule docks as astronauts prepare return after nine months

Sun, 03/16/2025 - 06:38
The pair are due to begin their long delayed journey back to Earth in coming days.

In pictures: Stargazers marvel at 'blood moon' amid lunar eclipse

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 10:05
Early-rising UK stargazers woke up to a "blood Moon" lunar eclipse early on Friday.

The unexpected knock-on effect of Trump's minerals 'deal of the century'

Fri, 03/14/2025 - 01:26
The president once derided attempts to develop new green technology as a "green new scam" - but his deal could help boost the US's potential in the sector

BBC Inside Science

Thu, 03/13/2025 - 17:00
...and what happens to the body when you spend a year in space?

Thousands of high-risk toxic sites unchecked due to lack of cash

Thu, 03/13/2025 - 13:01
BBC investigation finds nine out of ten high-risk contaminated areas have not been tested.

How to see the 'Blood moon' partial lunar eclipse

Thu, 03/13/2025 - 12:28
UK skywatchers will see a partial but still hopefully spectacular eclipse before dawn on Friday.

BBC travels out to 'blistered and burnt' oil tanker in North Sea

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 21:32
While at least two million litres of jet fuel are in the water, there is some positive news.

Green scheme closure a 'shattering blow' to farms, says union

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 13:27
The government says it cannot accept any new applications for its key green farming funding scheme.

Amazon forest felled to build road for climate summit

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 06:02
The infrastructure required to host COP30 in Belém is undermining the cause, campaigners say.

How bad could the ship collision be for the environment?

Tue, 03/11/2025 - 17:28
Experts are assessing the potential fallout for marine species and nearby wildlife populations.

Bills to rise by 80p to fund discounts for homes near pylons

Mon, 03/10/2025 - 18:00
Households near new pylons are set to get up to £250 a year off their energy bills, under government plans.