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Global warming linked to colder winters in the US
A new study connects the heating of the Arctic region to extreme winter weather in the US.
Video 1 minute 31 seconds
Paddle boarder's 'magical moment' with whales
A drone filmed what the paddle boarder, out on the water on her birthday, calls a "magical moment".
Virgin Galactic flights grounded in 'mishap' probe
US authorities are investigating why Sir Richard Branson's recent space flight drifted off course.
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Climate-above-all plea by US fails to stir China
Envoy John Kerry's 'it's more important than politics' appeal falls on deaf ears.
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The robot collects the first ever rock sample on another planet intended for return to Earth.
Space station facing irreparable failures - Russia
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Paddle boarder's 'magical moment' with whales
A drone filmed what the paddle boarder, out on the water on her birthday, calls a "magical moment".
Virgin Galactic flights grounded in 'mishap' probe
US authorities are investigating why Sir Richard Branson's recent space flight drifted off course.
Breeding seabird numbers drop by almost half
A new study by NatureScot looked at 11 species of breeding birds in Scotland over the last 35 years.
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Video caption: Bins left uncollected amid lack of drivers Leeds Light Night to illuminate spectators on climate change
Digital lightning bolts and a light sculpture of a giant endangered marine mammal are among the spectacles set to light up Leeds as part of the city's annual Light Night festival.
Copyright: Leeds City CouncilThe two-day event starting on 14 October will see some of the city's well-known buildings and landmarks lit up with colourful light projections - and this year's theme is nature and climate change.
More than 40 installations and artworks will be on show including a large-scale replica of the Earth by artist Luke Jerram and an illumination of lightning bolts on the front of Leeds Civic Hall by artist Seb Lee-Delisle, the city council said.
Copyright: Leeds City CouncilLast year a considerably slimmed-down festival saw lasers mounted on seven city centre buildings because of coronavirus and social distancing rules.
Organisers say this year's event "will mark a return to a more familiar format" but the programme has been adjusted to allow for additional safety measures as it expects to attract thousands of visitors.
Quote Message: It’s inspiring to know that this year’s installations will be carrying such a powerful message, encouraging all of us to consider our impact on the planet and what we can each do to make Leeds a cleaner and greener place. Light Night will also have added significance this year, coming after such an incredibly challenging time for the city." from Councillor Jonathan Pryor Leeds City CouncilCopyright: Leeds City CouncilBy Cemlyn Davies
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