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Plans to protect the environment delayed again
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World record number of satellites launched
Entrepreneur Elon Musk's SpaceX company delivers 143 satellites to orbit on a single rocket flight.
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Bank criticised for funding carbon-intensive firms
MPs criticise the Bank of England for providing financial help without attaching environmental strings.
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Plans to protect the environment delayed again
The Environment Bill has been postponed again because of a lack of time for scrutiny, the government says.
Scientists address myths over tree planting
Scientists propose 10 golden rules for restoring forests to maximise benefits for the planet.
Bloodhound supersonic car project up for sale
Owner Ian Warhurst says it's time for someone else to complete the quest for a land speed record.
World record number of satellites launched
Entrepreneur Elon Musk's SpaceX company delivers 143 satellites to orbit on a single rocket flight.
Kenyan charged in US over '$7m smuggling ring'
Elephant tusks and rhino horns "hidden inside African masks" were exported, US prosecutors say.
Five days that shaped the outbreak
Before Wuhan was locked down in January 2020 officials said the outbreak was under control - but the virus had spread inside and outside the city.
Bank criticised for funding carbon-intensive firms
MPs criticise the Bank of England for providing financial help without attaching environmental strings.
Scientists address myths over tree planting
Scientists propose 10 golden rules for restoring forests to maximise benefits for the planet.
Bloodhound supersonic car project up for sale
Owner Ian Warhurst says it's time for someone else to complete the quest for a land speed record.
World record number of satellites launched
Entrepreneur Elon Musk's SpaceX company delivers 143 satellites to orbit on a single rocket flight.
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