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Heatwave 'virtually impossible' without warming
Without global warming, the searing heat seen in the western US and Canada "just doesn't occur," say scientists.
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Heatwave 'virtually impossible' without warming
Without global warming, the searing heat seen in the western US and Canada "just doesn't occur," say scientists.
Backyard moth spotting rises during lockdown
Experts are heartened by a new found interest in the "underappreciated and under-threat" insects.
Why North America's killer heat scares me
It's not the new record temperatures that concern the BBC's Roger Harrabin - it's the way they were smashed.
Iceland's spectacular volcano tracked from space
Orbiting radar satellites make a timelapse of daily activity at the impressive Fagradalsfjall volcano.
Record heat points to 'extraordinary' extremes
North America experienced its warmest June on record and experts say the figures are frightening.
Renewed quest to find Shackleton's lost ship
The team that came close to finding the famous 20th Century explorer's wreck will try again in 2022.
Planting trees will boost rainfall across Europe
Converting agricultural land to forestry would boost summer rains by 7.6% on average, a study finds.
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Heatwave 'virtually impossible' without warming
Without global warming, the searing heat seen in the western US and Canada "just doesn't occur," say scientists.
Backyard moth spotting rises during lockdown
Experts are heartened by a new found interest in the "underappreciated and under-threat" insects.
Why North America's killer heat scares me
It's not the new record temperatures that concern the BBC's Roger Harrabin - it's the way they were smashed.
Iceland's spectacular volcano tracked from space
Orbiting radar satellites make a timelapse of daily activity at the impressive Fagradalsfjall volcano.
Record heat points to 'extraordinary' extremes
North America experienced its warmest June on record and experts say the figures are frightening.
Renewed quest to find Shackleton's lost ship
The team that came close to finding the famous 20th Century explorer's wreck will try again in 2022.
Planting trees will boost rainfall across Europe
Converting agricultural land to forestry would boost summer rains by 7.6% on average, a study finds.
Backyard moth spotting rises during lockdown
Experts are heartened by a new found interest in the "underappreciated and under-threat" insects.
Why North America's killer heat scares me
It's not the new record temperatures that concern the BBC's Roger Harrabin - it's the way they were smashed.
Iceland's spectacular volcano tracked from space
Orbiting radar satellites make a timelapse of daily activity at the impressive Fagradalsfjall volcano.
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A Moment in the Sun - The Terrestrial Planets
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By Roger Harrabin
BBC environment analyst
