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Florida to release wave of modified mosquitoes
The aim is to reduce insect-borne diseases but environmental groups warn of unforeseen consequences.
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Florida to release wave of modified mosquitoes
The aim is to reduce insect-borne diseases but environmental groups warn of unforeseen consequences.
'Extreme' ice loss as Greenland smashes record
In a record breaking 2019, Greenland lost enough ice to cover the UK with over 2m of melt water.
'Mummified' plants give glimpse of Earth's future
Fossilised leaves suggest some plants may adapt to grow more quickly as CO2 levels rise.
Jersey engravings are oldest art in British Isles
Fragments of stone engraved with abstract designs are the earliest art in the British Isles.
Dams played key role in limiting sea level rise
Huge dam projects that came on stream in the 1970s substantially slowed the rate of sea level rise.
Flint water crisis: Michigan 'agrees to pay $600m'
The crisis left at least 12 dead and exposed tens of thousands of children to lead poisoning.
The wildlife at risk from drilling plan in Arctic refuge
As Donald Trump pushes forward with plans for drilling in the Alaskan wilderness, what is at stake?
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Florida to release wave of modified mosquitoes
The aim is to reduce insect-borne diseases but environmental groups warn of unforeseen consequences.
'Extreme' ice loss as Greenland smashes record
In a record breaking 2019, Greenland lost enough ice to cover the UK with over 2m of melt water.
'Mummified' plants give glimpse of Earth's future
Fossilised leaves suggest some plants may adapt to grow more quickly as CO2 levels rise.
Jersey engravings are oldest art in British Isles
Fragments of stone engraved with abstract designs are the earliest art in the British Isles.
Dams played key role in limiting sea level rise
Huge dam projects that came on stream in the 1970s substantially slowed the rate of sea level rise.
Flint water crisis: Michigan 'agrees to pay $600m'
The crisis left at least 12 dead and exposed tens of thousands of children to lead poisoning.
The wildlife at risk from drilling plan in Arctic refuge
As Donald Trump pushes forward with plans for drilling in the Alaskan wilderness, what is at stake?
'Extreme' ice loss as Greenland smashes record
In a record breaking 2019, Greenland lost enough ice to cover the UK with over 2m of melt water.
'Mummified' plants give glimpse of Earth's future
Fossilised leaves suggest some plants may adapt to grow more quickly as CO2 levels rise.
Jersey engravings are oldest art in British Isles
Fragments of stone engraved with abstract designs are the earliest art in the British Isles.
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