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Alaskan wilderness opens up for oil exploration
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Alaskan wilderness opens up for oil exploration
The Trump administration pushes ahead with first oil lease sales in an Arctic wildlife refuge.
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Scientists are racing to find out more about variants of the coronavirus that are spreading fast.
First deep coal mine in 30 years a step closer
The government rejects holding an inquiry into plans for a coal mine, meaning it can progress.
Why 2021 could be turning point for tackling climate change
This year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming.
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Why the unique ‘drumming’ bird is in peril
The palm cockatoo is thought to be the only bird to use tools musically to attract a mate.
Islanders help rescue orca stranded on beach
Volunteers led the rescue effort to save the young 11ft-long stranded orca in Orkney.
First designs for Mary Anning statue released
The statue to palaeontologist Mary Anning will stand near her birthplace on Lyme Regis seafront.
Coronavirus variants: The science explained
Scientists are racing to find out more about variants of the coronavirus that are spreading fast.
First deep coal mine in 30 years a step closer
The government rejects holding an inquiry into plans for a coal mine, meaning it can progress.
Why 2021 could be turning point for tackling climate change
This year could be a "make or break" moment in the fight against global warming.
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