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Scientists describe as ‘very alarming’ research that shows severe weather events were made more likely by climate changeRelentless drought in California, extreme rainfall in the UK, record heat in China – some of the most severe weather events that hav…
Fitzroy River Bridge among those apparently collapsed after record flooding in state’s north destroys roads and isolates communitiesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastEngineers will assess the destruction of major …
Company says it is hoping to secure long-term funding so it can build ‘gigafactory’ in Blyth, NorthumberlandThe battery startup Britishvolt is in talks to sell the majority of its shares to a consortium of investors, in a deal that could allow it to co…
Tougher sentences to be imposed for those causing accidents but activists dismiss alcohol ban as ‘laughable’The French government has angered anti-hunt campaigners after refusing to ban hunting on Sundays during the season.Instead, it has declared a ba…
‘Atmospheric river’ has brought heavy rainfall to major west coast cities, and more is expected in the coming daysThe US has seen various types of severe weather in recent weeks, with much of the country bearing the brunt of a winter freeze. However, C…
Hazelnut and walnut trees among cultivars becoming commercially viable Nuts are being grown more than ever by English farmers as the climate heats, making the products more economically viable, growers have said.Nut trees are also helpful for biodivers…
Titan arum emits a foul smell to lure pollinators, but at the botanic gardens it attracts thousands of visitors to witness the rare floweringFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app o…
Review dismissed claims the current system lacks integrity and is not delivering real cuts in emissionsFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA review of Austra…
Midlands and north-east of England also show strong demand, says supplier Octopus EnergyHouseholds in Yorkshire, the Midlands and the north-east of England are most willing to live near a windfarm in return for cheaper power, Octopus Energy has said.Th…
This blog is now closedWollongong university staff given option to work on Australia Day holidayKimberley communities offered financial relief after ‘unprecedented’ floodingGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastVoice …