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How much gas could Jackdaw provide? And will it cut your energy bills?

BBC Verify looks at what the Jackdaw decision means for bills, energy security and the environment.

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Irish weather warning ahead of Storm Austen

The Republic of Ireland’s weather service warns of potential of flooding and travel disruption.

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Amber warning issued as Storm Austen threatens UK with strong winds and heavy rain

The deep area of low pressure is expected to move close to the south of the UK early on Friday […]

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Storm Austen to batter Wales coast with 70mph winds

Gusts of wind about 50 to 60mph are likely to hit large parts of south Wales on Friday.

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Giant tunnel proposed to clean up Windermere’s sewage problem

The plan would eliminate sewage spills into Windermere, blamed for turning the water green.

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Moment giant fin whale’s huge mouth engulfs thousands of gallons of water

Videographer Rhys Morgan captured footage of the worlds second largest whale lunge feeding on his drone.

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Storm Austen to bring severe gales to UK as weather warning issued

The first named storm of the season – Austen – will bring damaging winds and heavy rain to parts of […]

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Orionid meteor shower to peak in UK skies this week

Clear skies permitting, skygazers could be able to spot as many as 10-20 meteors per hour as the shower peaks […]

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Northern Ireland needs ‘courage and leadership’ to tackle climate change

The new chair of the Climate Change Committee is spending two days in Northern Ireland on a fact-finding mission.

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Five ways El Niño is affecting the weather around the world

As the strongest El Niño on record continues to intensify, what impacts on weather patterns are already being felt across […]

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Mission set to blast off for Mars to grab a piece of its moon

A spacecraft is set to launch on an ambitious mission to bring 10g of Martian moon dust back to Earth.

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BBC visits wildfire front in haze-choked Indonesia

The BBC is in central Kalimantan, where a toxic haze fuelled by wildfires is choking millions of residents.

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Fears for protected bats if glamping pod plans are approved

Without a mitigation strategy the effect on the creatures would be “major”, a survey says.

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Fuel leak spreads more than two miles along River Taff

Public Health Wales advise people living nearby to shut their doors and windows due to the smell.

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How to see the Orionid meteor shower

One of the best-known meteor showers peaks this week and will remain active until 7 November.

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Turning the tides: Could hidden sea power energise our coastal towns?

Engineer David Mummery has developed a tidal energy generator that he says can change lives for people living in coastal […]

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Fast-moving California wildfire burns homes as people are ordered to leave

Fanned by the fierce Santa Ana winds, the Norte Fire is one of 13 burning across the state.

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Avian flu and costs among reasons for loss of captive birds at Castle Espie

Difficulties in transporting animals since Brexit has contributed to the decline in the number of captive birds.

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Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms

The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change – but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.

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Why hasn’t the UK had any named storms yet?

So far this autumn wet and windy weather patterns have been steered away from the UK. When could we see […]

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Evacuation orders as fast-moving California wildfire burns homes

Fanned by the fierce Santa Ana winds, the Norte Fire is one of 13 burning across the state.

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Ositrustees Publishes Market Data Research Framework for Source Accuracy and Chart Analysis

Ositrustees announces a structured research framework for evaluating market data, source accuracy, reviews, chart settings and analytical context.

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Living with a stink? Technology might help

Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.

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Severe drought declared and hosepipe bans in force – is your area affected?

Parts of southern England have entered “severe drought”, while about 30 million people are under hosepipe ban.

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Was Neanderthal life violent? This wound suggests lethal fighting was more common

A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal spear wound may be evidence violence shaped human life far earlier than thought.

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£15m for zero-emission testing at Belfast Harbour

It comes after a £15m investment from UK Research and Innovation’s Local Innovation Partnerships Fund.

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AAEON Expands UP Brand Portfolio with New UP Display Kit to Meet Edge Computing and HMI Needs

AAEON’s first UP-branded display system delivers fanless edge computing, industrial connectivity, and a 15.6-inch multi-touch interface in one compact platform.

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Two dead in Istanbul after heaviest rainfall in 84 years, governor says

Residents have been told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary.

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‘Nowhere to escape’ – Indonesians share footage of orange haze blanketing towns

Thick orange smog descended on the Indonesian city of Palangka Raya as wildfires continue raging nearby.

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Dog that hunts invasive ‘sea vomit’ honoured as animal of the year

Sgiath is thought to be the UK’s first sea squirt-hunting dog and has been trained to sniff out the marine […]

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