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Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers
The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.

BBC News — Science · 2026-09-16T00:05:51Z
Will El Niño bring winter snow to the UK?
Will El Niño bring winter snow to the UK? Matt Taylor looks ahead to the autumn and winter months.

BBC News — Science · 2026-09-15T10:43:14Z
UK could 'unlock' 100 more oil and gas projects, say North Sea bosses
The UK could supply half of its oil and gas needs without imports if the government showed more support for the sector, an OEUK report claims.

BBC News — Science · 2026-09-15T06:45:12Z
Giant jellyfish with '40ft tentacles' captured on camera
Iestyn Morgan has set out to make Welsh aquatic life "more accessible" for people to see.

BBC News — Science · 2026-09-15T05:18:42Z
Mass nesting brings swarms of turtles to Mexican beach
Thousands of turtles arrived at La Escobilla beach in Oaxaca within 48 hours, sanctuary officials said.

BBC News — Science · 2026-09-15T01:08:55Z
US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants
The Environment Protection Agency says the move will save the country billions of dollars and reduce energy prices.

BBC News — Science · 2026-09-14T22:04:14Z
Flash flooding interrupts half-marathon, submerges cars
Parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were hit by flash flooding, leading to water rescues, stranded motorists and half-marathon runners battling the floodwaters.

BBC News — Science · 2026-09-14T15:01:28Z