LoginBeaver dams 'helping boost drought resilience'
2 August 2026 at 07:07
Research shows beavers are creating more wetland areas since being reintroduced to the wild.
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Injured peregrine reunion 'brought tears to eyes'
2 August 2026 at 06:58
The bird of prey was found injured on the ground but was nursed back to health over a month.
Hundreds of dead fish in river linked to heatwave
2 August 2026 at 05:50
The Environment Agency believes the fish were killed as a result of the heat and drain water.
Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert
1 August 2026 at 18:51
Some 19 major Italian cities - including Rome, Milan and Naples - are already on red alert, and by Monday all but two will be.
Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert
1 August 2026 at 18:51
Some 19 major Italian cities - including Rome, Milan and Naples - are already on red alert, and by Monday all but two will be.
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- Free diver, 21, wants to 'give back' to the ocean that has helped him
Free diver, 21, wants to 'give back' to the ocean that has helped him
1 August 2026 at 13:50
Iesetyn Morgan regularly free dives and shares the footage of marine life on social media.
Should you take the plunge? How to tell how clean the sea is
1 August 2026 at 07:07
From beach ratings to apps and flags, we take a look at how swimmers can check water quality.
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- Scientist's lifelong obsession with mystery of elusive 'pink zebra' seaweed
Scientist's lifelong obsession with mystery of elusive 'pink zebra' seaweed
1 August 2026 at 00:43
An ancient algae first spotted four decades ago will now join the collection of the Natural History Museum.
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- Scientist's lifelong obsession with mystery of elusive 'pink zebra' seaweed
Scientist's lifelong obsession with mystery of elusive 'pink zebra' seaweed
1 August 2026 at 00:43
An ancient algae first spotted four decades ago will now join the collection of the Natural History Museum.
England and Wales on course for driest July on record
31 July 2026 at 16:37
Met Office records indicate England and Wales are likely to have had their driest July since records began 190 years ago.
Where to see the biggest solar eclipse since 1999
31 July 2026 at 06:09
The UK's biggest solar eclipse since 1999 arrives on 12 August. Here's where to see it safely.
Where to see the biggest solar eclipse since 1999
31 July 2026 at 06:09
The UK's biggest solar eclipse since 1999 arrives on 12 August. Here's where to see it safely.
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- Drought conditions may worsen before improving as little rain in sight
Drought conditions may worsen before improving as little rain in sight
31 July 2026 at 02:28
Conditions in the most parched areas of the United Kingdom could worsen before they improve, according to the latest forecasts.
India wants to join the strawberry superpowers
30 July 2026 at 23:04
Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.
BBC Inside Science
30 July 2026 at 21:00
What if the Goldilocks zone is for idiots?
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- Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant
Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant
30 July 2026 at 18:55
Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.
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- Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant
Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant
30 July 2026 at 18:55
Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.
Drought declared across whole of Wales as conditions 'deteriorate'
30 July 2026 at 15:15
Wales is on course for its driest July on record in almost 190 years.
Drought declared across whole of Wales as conditions 'deteriorate'
30 July 2026 at 15:15
Wales is on course for its driest July on record in almost 190 years.
Dashcam captures tornado toppling power lines onto car
30 July 2026 at 14:44
Video obtained by the BBC provides a firsthand look at the powerful storm system that ripped through parts of eastern Wisconsin on 27 July.
