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'I've seen irreversible change but hope too for planet'
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'I've seen irreversible change but hope too for planet'
Over decades, correspondent David Shukman has seen climate change become our most important issue.

Baby elephant dies after losing half its trunk
The one-year-old calf succumbed to its injuries two days after being rescued by Indonesian villagers.

Good COP, bad COP? Why the experts are still worried
Scientists applaud some COP26 policies but fear measures don't go far enough and won’t be delivered.

IBM claims advance in quantum computing
The company unveils an advanced "quantum" processor that's part of an effort to build super-fast computers.

Is this the new climate change denial?
The climate claims that went viral – and what you need to know about them.

Russia says satellite missile test poses no threat
The US earlier said Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space.

Video 1 minute 4 seconds
Tens of millions of crabs cover Christmas Island
An annual migration of red crabs has covered roads and bridges on an Australian island.

Baby elephant dies after losing half its trunk
The one-year-old calf succumbed to its injuries two days after being rescued by Indonesian villagers.

Good COP, bad COP? Why the experts are still worried
Scientists applaud some COP26 policies but fear measures don't go far enough and won’t be delivered.

IBM claims advance in quantum computing
The company unveils an advanced "quantum" processor that's part of an effort to build super-fast computers.
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