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Public asked to have their say on proposed new renewable energy company

The proposed plans aim to reduce the cost of energy in the long-term, but won’t be able to set bills.

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Pioneering fossil hunter recognised with blue plaque

Dorothea Bate discovered the dwarf elephant and the myotragus, an extinct goat-like antelope.

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Turning cooler with wet and windy weather forecast for UK this week

Weekend warmth gives way to rain and strong winds for many into the start of the new week.

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The volunteers risking their lives to defuse Indonesia’s wildfire ‘carbon bombs’

Peat fires in Borneo are releasing ancient stores of carbon – and sending a toxic smog across South East Asia.

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Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption

Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

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Trump signs order to remove endangered species protection for grey wolves

The US president says the move will help ranchers, but conservationists say it could derail efforts to recover populations.

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Ancient cave art discovery suggests first known humans in Ireland walked over from Wales

During the most recent Ice Age, researchers believe there was a “lost land bridge” between Wales and Ireland.

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At least 37 killed by toxic fumes during alleged petrol theft in Nigeria, reports say

An environmental group says those who died are suspected of stealing petrol from a pipeline in Nigeria’s Rivers State.

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Is a whale fossil the leftovers of a Bronze Age Sunday roast?

A 10-year-old boy was out looking for fossils along the shore in Islandmagee when he spotted the back of the […]

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Renewable energy in NI reaches record level

And for the first time renewable generation has consistently exceeded non-renewable generation since January.

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From ‘dog fruit’ to darling: India’s avocado boom

Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.

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‘Miracle’ eagle with broken wing spotted back above Scottish coast

A sea eagle that confounded experts by surviving with a broken wing has been spotted back above Scotland’s west coast.

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‘So scary’: massive hail and torrential rain causes chaos in Toronto

Videos shared from across the region showed streets overwhelmed by rain and hailstones falling in a matter of minutes.

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How a new instrument could reveal the secrets of the stars

MOONS, which was built by a team lead from Scotland, has started its work at the Very Large Telescope in […]

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Toxic wildfire haze spreads across South East Asia as ‘super’ El Niño intensifies

Millions of people have been exposed to the smog, with more than 12,000 children suffering respiratory issues.

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Stormy autumn, cold winter – how might El Niño affect the UK weather?

This year’s El Niño is expected to be the strongest in living memory and could lead to a range of […]

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Satellite images show how Canadian ‘island’ vanished before turning up 20 miles away

BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to track the mysterious phenomenon, which has surprised people around the world.

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UN warns of ‘supersized’ El Niño as countries prepare for impact

The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.

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ZNet Technologies Ranked No. 325 in 2026 MSP 501

The recognition highlights ZNet’s technical expertise, automation capabilities, and recurring-services model. It reflects the company’s commitment to helping channel partners […]

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Crest Data Concludes Black Hat USA 2026 with Strong Momentum and a Spotlight on AI-Native Integration

The cybersecurity and observability services company connected with security leaders at Mandalay Bay and spotlighted Integration Fabric from Neuwave, an […]

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Will your name be the next UK storm?

The storm name list for the next year is out. Will your name be on it?

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Watch: Astronauts set out on rare all-female spacewalk

For the sixth time in history, a team of two women completed a spacewalk outside the International Space Station.

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How a small island in Canada appeared, vanished, and was found again

Officials in British Columbia say the floating island drifted towards the shoreline of a local lake. But its origins remain […]

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Met Office: Summer 2026 was UK’s hottest ever

The UK had a spring and summer of persistent heat with five widespread heatwaves and 40 days of temperatures above […]

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Zoiko Sema Launches Commercially as Secure Meeting Intelligence Platform

Zoiko Sema has launched commercially as a secure meeting intelligence and collaboration platform. Combining video meetings, consent-based recording, host controls, […]

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MPAI publishes the “AI Passport” Call for Technologies and starts the “AI Tools” standard project

MPAI has concluded its 71st General Assembly (MPAI-71) publishing the AI Passport Call for technologies and starting the AI Tools […]

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Summer 2026 was UK’s hottest on record, Met Office says

Met Office figures show that the previous record, set in 2025, has been broken after an unprecedented summer of persistent […]

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Family fear for missing hydropower worker after Nepal flood

Jit Bahadur Chaudhary was working at the hydropower site when the flood hit on Wednesday.

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The final minutes before floodwater crashed through Nepal-China border

More than 100 Indians are missing at a vital Nepal-China trade crossing after devastating Himalayan floods.

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New storm names for 2026-2027 released by Met Office

Tuesday 1 September marks the start of the UK storm season and a new list of storm names have been […]

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