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History-making UAE probe brakes into Mars orbit
The United Arab Emirates celebrates as its Hope mission makes it safely into orbit around Mars.

Bat virus hunters find new coronavirus evidence
Experts say coronaviruses related to Sars-CoV-2 may be found in bats across many parts of Asia.

Whale threats from fishing gear 'underestimated'
Blue whales may be at a bigger risk than previously thought of getting entangled in fishing nets.

Lockheed selects rocket for Shetland launches
The aerospace giant will use a California start-up's new vehicle for satellite missions from Unst.

Climate tsar urged to quit over 'reckless' mine
Alok Sharma should resign unless plans for a deep coal mine in Cumbria are dropped, Lib Dems say.

New targets on Wales' climate change gases
Changes could mean replacing gas boilers in homes and finding new ways to make steel without coal.

MPs criticise government home insulation programme
The Green Homes Grant system is overwhelmed by calls, the Environmental Audit Committee says.
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History-making UAE probe brakes into Mars orbit
The United Arab Emirates celebrates as its Hope mission makes it safely into orbit around Mars.

Bat virus hunters find new coronavirus evidence
Experts say coronaviruses related to Sars-CoV-2 may be found in bats across many parts of Asia.

Whale threats from fishing gear 'underestimated'
Blue whales may be at a bigger risk than previously thought of getting entangled in fishing nets.

Lockheed selects rocket for Shetland launches
The aerospace giant will use a California start-up's new vehicle for satellite missions from Unst.

Climate tsar urged to quit over 'reckless' mine
Alok Sharma should resign unless plans for a deep coal mine in Cumbria are dropped, Lib Dems say.

New targets on Wales' climate change gases
Changes could mean replacing gas boilers in homes and finding new ways to make steel without coal.

MPs criticise government home insulation programme
The Green Homes Grant system is overwhelmed by calls, the Environmental Audit Committee says.

Bat virus hunters find new coronavirus evidence
Experts say coronaviruses related to Sars-CoV-2 may be found in bats across many parts of Asia.

Whale threats from fishing gear 'underestimated'
Blue whales may be at a bigger risk than previously thought of getting entangled in fishing nets.

Lockheed selects rocket for Shetland launches
The aerospace giant will use a California start-up's new vehicle for satellite missions from Unst.
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