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Truckloads of Scotland's rubbish will be sent to England, experts say

Up to 100 trucks a day could take Scotland's waste to England once a landfill ban comes in at the end of the year.

'Forever chemical' found in all but one of tested UK rivers

The long-term impact of the chemical on human health is still unclear and being researched.

Race to mine metals for EV batteries threatens marine paradise

Photographs appear to show how nickel mining damaged one the world's most diverse marine environments

'Glimmer of hope' for marine life at UN Ocean conference

Environmental groups have praised government's progress made on marine protection at the UN meeting

'Glimmer of hope' for marine life at UN Ocean conference

Environmental groups have praised government's progress made on marine protection at the UN meeting

BBC Inside Science

The government sets out spending plans on five years of science. Where will the money go?

New species of dinosaur discovered that 'rewrites' T.rex family tree

The dinosaur skeletons, found hidden in a museum collection in Mongolia, is an ancestor of the mighty tyrannosaurs.

First view of the Sun's south pole filmed by spacecraft

Never before seen pictures will help scientists learn how the Sun's activity changes from stormy to quiet periods

What are small nuclear reactors and why does the UK want to build them?

The government is betting on a new generation of 'mini' nuclear power stations.

What are small nuclear reactors and why does the UK want to build them?

The government is betting on a new generation of 'mini' nuclear power stations.

Warning over 'dirty secret' of toxic chemicals on farmers' fields

Campaigners say that farmers' fields are being contaminated by chemicals and microplastics in sewage sludge.

Warning over 'dirty secret' of toxic chemicals on farmers' fields

Campaigners say that farmers' fields are being contaminated by chemicals and microplastics in sewage sludge.

Oceans cannot become 'wild west', warns UN chief

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres spoke at the start of the UN Oceans Conference in Nice, France.

Oceans cannot become 'wild west', warns UN chief

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres spoke at the start of the UN Oceans Conference in Nice, France.

UK proposes wider ban on destructive ocean bottom trawling

The government wants to prohibit bottom trawling from more protected areas of UK waters.

William warns ocean life 'diminishing before our eyes'

The Prince of Wales gave a speech in Monaco hoping to drive investments to protect the world's oceans.

Ocean damage unspeakably awful, Attenborough tells prince

Sir David Attenborough told Prince William he hopes the UN oceans conference will bring new protections.

Most new build homes must have solar panels - Miliband

The energy secretary says the move will cut energy bills, but house builders caution against burdensome regulations.

BBC Inside Science

Inside Science heads to the One Ocean Science Congress in Nice, France.

UK's muddy saltmarshes vital to tackle climate change, report finds

The UK's saltmarshes lock away climate-warming greenhouse gases in layers of mud, a new report from WWF says.

UK's muddy saltmarshes vital to tackle climate change, report finds

The UK's saltmarshes lock away climate-warming greenhouse gases in layers of mud, a new report from WWF says.

Idyllic Swiss village stood for centuries - until a roaring glacier wiped it out

Nine million cubic metres of rock and ice came crashing down on Blatten after a landslide.

BBC Inside Science

We answer a selection of fascinating science questions, from Nikola Tesla to microplastics

Planning change to make installing heat pump easier for millions

The rule requiring planning permission if a heat pump is within 1m of a neighbours property has been removed.

Cats distinguish owner's smell from stranger's, study finds

Scientists believe cats can discriminate between familiar and unfamiliar humans using smell alone.

Glacier collapse buries most of Swiss village

Many homes in Blatten have been flattened after a large chunk of the Birch glacier fell on to the village.

Environmental rules reviewed for small housebuilders

Ministers are considering how costs can be reduced for small firms to help them build more homes.

Watch: Loose pigeons cause havoc on plane before take-off

A US flight was delayed after two birds ended up onboard the aircraft, baffling both passengers and crew.

'Our homes were taken for a road that was never built'

Three families speak of the "utter hell" of losing their homes to a road scheme that was cancelled.

Battle begins over new homes approved in historic village without sewage capacity

Charity launches legal challenge as it says problem of over-capacity sewage works near new homes is "rife".