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Major study into 'forever chemicals' in people's bodies launched in UK
The government is launching the first study to measure PFAS in the UK population to understand the risks.
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Charity warns about damage of over-foraging fungi
It says over-foraging, particularly in protected areas, damages habitats and wildlife.
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AI data centres could undermine UK's emissions goals
Four planned "hyperscale" data centres consider using gas-fired power for their electricity needs.
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Scientists detect signals at the smallest scale ever explored
Researchers have detected signals from the smallest distances ever probed.
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Boulders dropped off coast to disrupt deep fishing
Greenpeace drops nine large rocks to create a barrier to bottom-trawling fishing vessels.
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From scooters to shampoo - the people saving hundreds from dumpster diving
The men and women who rummage through commercial bins to take clothes and other items.
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Do the Shetland Isles need Cold War-style military protection?
Calls are being made for the defence of the Shetland Isles to be strengthened after increased sightings of Russian trawlers off the coast of Scotland.
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'New kit' helps battle against bugs
The chemical-free decoys are used while clearing riverside vegetation.
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Woman who flew with swans warns of lead danger
Sacha Dench, known as the "human swan", welcomes new laws banning the sale of lead ammunition.
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Verdict delayed on controversial sea defences
The council have deferred a decision on the building of 17 rock groynes after RNLI safety concerns.
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Aquarium shark that helped 'dispel myths' dies
Staff at Plymouth's aquarium pay tribute to a sand tiger shark believed to be almost 30 years old.
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Spill from vandalised home oil tank kills 13 birds
A number of birds are also injured after the spill from the oil tank earlier this week.
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Rhino siblings celebrate first birthday with cake
Markus and Mo weighed about 70kg (11st) at birth, and now weigh about 500kg (78st) each.
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'Fascinating' rare beetle found in Wales again after 60 years
It was feared The Short-Necked Oil Beetle had become extinct in Wales after recent surveys
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Oil tank vandalism results in waterfowl park 'nightmare'
The popular attraction in County Down has been forced to close while efforts continue to remove oil from the pond.
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'Rok' solid recognition for Slovenian space scientist
Two men from the Armagh Planetarium and Observatory have had asteroids named in their honour in recognition of their work.
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Rare damselfly spotted by restored chalk river
The Herts and Middlesex Trust says it is "thrilled" the new wetlands are helping species thrive.
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Bute House protested by environmental campaigners
A Halloween-themed protest against fossil fuels has targeted the first minister's residence in Edinburgh.
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Rewilding project aims to restore peatland
Cumbria Wildlife Trust starts work repairing damage to Skiddaw Forest's peatland.
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UK could see 10 days without rain after 'wettest week in two years'
With high pressure developing across the UK, the start of November is looking very settled with no significant rain in the forecast.
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Attenborough-backed appeal secures £30m estate
The purchase of the vast Rothbury Estate by wildlife groups is hailed as "something very special".
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Fears for mature Scots Pines burned by huge Highland wildfire
Experts say some older Scot pine damaged by fire could die removing an important source of seeds
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Six dead after helicopter crashes in northern Indian state
The aircraft reportedly took off from the Hindu pilgrimage site of Badrinath on Friday afternoon before losing contact.
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Hazardous driving conditions for Friday as fog warning issued by Met Office
Foggy conditions likely to bring tricky conditions for the Friday morning commute as severe weather warning issued.
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