Residents airlifted to safety after flooding in central Chile
The Mapocho river has burst its banks after an unusually large amount of rain fell in recent days.
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More controls possible as reservoir level drops
More water usage restrictions may be introduced as Wimbleball reservoir drops to just 18% full.
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The bendy elm crowned UK Tree of the Year
It is the first time a tree in Northern Ireland has won the national title since it was launched in 2014.
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Moment Nasa scientist Margaret Hamilton receives presidential medal of honour
Barack Obama awarded the Apollo 11 software engineer with the America's highest civilian honour in 2016.
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How a scientist used Britpop to reach Mars
Colin Pillinger died believing that Beagle 2 had not landed, and now his work is being celebrated around the UK.
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Why are there so many mushrooms around this year?
The RHS says the hot, dry summer followed by autumn rain could lead to record sightings.
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'The wood is alive': Ranger retires after 38 years
William McLaughlin leaves a "lasting legacy" of care at Bourne Woods in Lincolnshire, bosses say.
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UK bluefin tuna comeback shows nature can recover, says WWF
The tuna is one of several wildlife recoveries highlighted in a major new report from WWF.
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Blue Planet III ventures into darkest depths of ocean
Sir David says the series uncovers marine life that is "even more precious than we ever realised".
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World's largest penguin colony hit by 'alarming' decline in numbers
Climate change is blamed for dramatic decline of chinstrap penguins living on a remote volcanic island.
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Yorkshire Water admits sewage scheme falls short
The firm says the scheme to reduce storm overflow discharges has not performed as expected.
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Chemistry Nobel awarded for solving mystery of life's asymmetry
The prize was given to the French and Japanese scientists for solving the mystery of life's asymmetry.
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Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds
Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?
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Puffin island on cusp of closure as it runs out of water
Lundy is in "real jeopardy" and could be evacuated if supplies run out, bosses say.
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Tests carried out on seabirds after nurdle spill
Necropsies are being carried out on seabirds to find out the effects of microplastic pollutants.
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A beautiful Himalayan bird is changing its voice due to human activity, research shows
A sharp increase in human activity is affecting the way the Himalayan monal lives and communicates, studies show.
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Gloucester Docks dredging project costing £4m begins
Silt levels in the docks have left boats stranded and led to the docks closing this summer.
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'Ghost particles' from space telescope wins physics Nobel
Belgian physicist Prof Francis Halzen has won for his pioneering work on an observatory that detects particles from…
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Carbon tracking tower put on Scotland's largest saltmarsh
It will track how much carbon is being taken out of the atmosphere by the saltmarsh on the Solway Firth.
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UK oil refinery broke toxic pollution limits dozens of times, documents reveal
Pollution was spilled into local rivers and protected sites, documents shared with the BBC suggest.
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Plaque honours Mars mission scientist
The tribute recognises Colin Pillinger who led the 2003 probe mission to Mars.
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Creosote found in beach pollution investigation
Restrictions remain in place on Blyth Beach after a pollution incident was reported in August.
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Why are data centres such a big deal in Scotland?
At least 23 huge data centres are planned in Scotland, causing significant concern for campaigners.
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Environmental groups critical of housing levy idea
The government wants developers to fund waterways projects in Norfolk.
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Rare tree on Somerset clifftops being protected
A rare tree, Fay's whitebeam, that is only found on cliffs in Somerset is being protected.
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Purchase of field aims to expand 'green lung'
It is hoped the prospective sale provides a haven for wildlife in an urban area.
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Trust warns of 'tangible' climate threat to heritage sites
A National Trust manager says recent summers have "brought home" the impact of climate change.
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Students blast off to US for Nasa robotics competition
The students will head to Florida to compete against university teams from Australia, India and the US.
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Astronomers get permission for mini-observatory
The Shropshire Astronomical Society plans to install the dome at Rodington village hall.
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I'm a wildlife cameraman but 'special' rare sightings can still take me by surprise
Wildlife cameraman Dan Abbot is caught off guard by a humpback whale, a rare sight in Welsh waters.
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Woodlands project records more trees than expected
The Lost Woods of the Low Weald and Downs project aims to restore some of Sussex's ancient woodland.
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Island hosts inter-island environment summit
The annual event brings together delegates to share ideas and develop joint projects.
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Could El Niño mean there are no Atlantic hurricanes this year?
For the first time in three decades there has not been a single Atlantic hurricane in September, normally the most…
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Hawaii's iconic 550-year-old Hōlei Sea Arch collapses
The lava rock formation protruding from the rocky cliffs of Volcanoes National Park crumbled some time last weekend.
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Backshall makes nature 'cool' to inspire children
Steve Backshall says growing up with rescue animals helped inspire his passion for nature.
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Six years, hundreds of plants and one tree casualty - Edinburgh's Palm House returns
The Palm House at Edinburgh's Botanic Garden is finally restored and ready for the public.
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