Environment

World leaders are set to attend the COP26 climate change summit in Glasgow, Scotland from 31 October to 12 November. For this conference, 200 countries are being asked for their plans to cut emissions by 2030. Extreme weather events linked to climate change – including heatwaves and floods – are intensifying, especially in Africa. Young

A CGI dinosaur is seen rampaging through the aisles at the United Nations General Assembly, aiming to raise awareness of climate issues in new UN film. Voiced by actor Jack Black, Frankie the Dino tells the assembly that it’s time to “stop making excuses, and start making changes.” The short film is part of the

Sir David Attenborough has urged developed nations to “take moral responsibility” for climate change as the world meets for COP26, the UN climate summit, in Glasgow in November. He talked with BBC Science Editor David Shukman on the set of his new documentary series, The Green Planet, which uses time-lapse to capture the world of

Ros Atkins looks at how Europe is getting to grips with its emissions problem. More on the climate summit The COP26 global climate summit in Glasgow in November is seen as crucial if climate change is to be brought under control. Almost 200 countries are being asked for their plans to cut emissions, and it

From its craggy peaks to its remote moorlands and hidden ravines, Eryri, also known as Snowdonia, has always been a magnet for visitors from across the world. It’s 70 years since it was designated a national park, with a variety of events arranged to mark the occasion. Over the decades, the national park has provided

As world leaders prepare for the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow in November, soaring gas prices in Europe have exposed the continent’s deep dependence on fossil fuels. Young climate activists in Norway are asking European judges to stop their government allowing more drilling for oil and gas. Reporter: BBC Europe correspondent Nick Beake Producer: Kate

A pig patrol has been recruited by one of Europe’s busiest airports to keep geese away from farmland in between the runways. The team of 20 drafted in by Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is part of a range of measures being used to reduce bird-strikes. The BBC’s correspondent in the Netherlands Anna Holligan has been to

Coldplay put a pause on touring in 2019 due to concerns about the environmental impact of concerts. Four years after their A Head Full of Dreams tour, which saw them stage 122 shows across five continents, the band have announced a new tour, with an eco-friendly focus. The band have pledged to make their upcoming

William Shatner has become the oldest person to go into space, as he blasted off aboard the Blue Origin capsule. After landing, the Star Trek actor said tearfully that the experience had been “unbelievable”. “Everybody in the world needs to do this,” he said. Three other individuals shared his journey on the rocket system, which

World leaders are set to meet at the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow in three weeks’ time, yet Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison has still “not made any final decisions” on attending. In an interview with the BBC’s Justin Rowlatt, Prince Charles reacted to these comments and urged leaders to attend, describing COP26 as

A woman has encouraged her neighbours to drill holes in their garden fences to create a “hedgehog highway” she hopes will save the creatures from extinction. Jennifer Manning-Ohren, from Keyworth in Nottinghamshire, believes the concrete-based fencing used on new housing estates acts as a barrier to wildlife. “Where we’ve made new gaps, we can see

Ahead of the COP26 summit on climate change, the BBC’s Ros Atkins looks at the world’s biggest emitters of CO2 – what they’re promising, what they’re doing, and whether climate scientists think it’s enough. The first in the series focuses on China, the world’s biggest emitter. It is responsible for 27% of global CO2 emissions

Scientists at London’s Natural History Museum have identified the UK’s oldest meat-eating dinosaur. The creature, called Pendraig milnerae, lived more than 200 million years ago in the area now known as South Wales and the Bristol Channel. Only recently were the bones recovered from the “wrong drawer” and recognised for their true significance. Video by

Fancy a job with great sea views? Meet the engineers who maintain 174 turbines that make up the world’s largest offshore wind farm, off the coast of Yorkshire. They live on a ship in the North Sea for 14 days at a time, working 12-hour shifts. Each turn of a turbine blade can provide enough

Natural ponds – home to an incredible range of plants and animals – are one of the most threatened habitats in the UK. It’s estimated 90% of them were lost during the last century. Now putting in a pond could be the biggest DIY thing you can do to boost biodiversity, and the BBC’s climate

Wastewater treatment plants release microplastics into the environment, where they accumulate and pose a threat to wildlife. But by studying the way a manta ray feeds on plankton, scientists in the US have designed a filtration system that captures the tiny fragments without getting clogged. Voice: Patrick Aryee Digital producers: Christopher Brooks and Jennifer Green