COP28 president Sultan al-Jaber pulled off an unexpected victory securing long-awaited climate disaster help. from BBC News – Science & Environment https://ift.tt/DurMnog
Month: November 2023
Europe’s new Ariane-6 rocket completes final test
The next-generation vehicle conducts a hot-fire test on its launch pad in French Guiana. from BBC News – Science & Environment https://ift.tt/PZj6mH5
Edinburgh Zoo pandas begin last day in the spotlight
Thursday is the last day the public can see Tian Tian and Yang Guang before they are returned to China. from BBC News – Science & Environment https://ift.tt/sKYb2qj
‘Rock star’ pandas – not exactly a love story
They arrived like rock stars 12 years ago and their love life was the source of endless speculation. from BBC News – Science & Environment https://ift.tt/brJAX7o
COP28: Can a climate summit in an oil state change anything?
The big issues facing global leaders gathering for the world’s most important climate summit. from BBC News – Science & Environment https://ift.tt/76CDKyX
‘Perfect solar system’ found in search for alien life
Astronomers hope to learn how its six planets formed and whether any of them are home to life from BBC News – Science & Environment https://ift.tt/voBtAZl
COP28 president denies using summit for oil deals
The report said the UAE planned to use its role as host of UN climate talks to strike oil and gas deals. from BBC News – Science & Environment https://ift.tt/j5xCoVd
Bolivia wildfires: Locals care for animals affected by blazes
Images from mountainous San Buenaventura show locals doing their best to help vulnerable wildlife. from BBC News – Science & Environment https://ift.tt/Hvd4Yol
Watch: Volcano in Japan spews ash, rock 200m into sky
An explosive eruption sends volcanic rock hurtling into the sea around Niijima Island, south of Tokyo. from BBC News – Science & Environment https://ift.tt/W8D6q2r
England to get new national park as part of nature plan
Sites under consideration could include the Chilterns, the Cotswolds and Dorset. from BBC News – Science & Environment https://ift.tt/SAgki4F
Toxic gas putting millions at risk in Middle East, BBC finds
The BBC finds that the UAE, hosts of the COP28 climate summit, are breaking their own ban on gas flaring. from BBC News – Science & Environment https://ift.tt/lSUpAbg
The t-shirt chewing enzyme ready to tackle plastic waste
A French start-up is ready to use an enzyme which can break down plastic on an industrial scale. from BBC News – Science & Environment https://ift.tt/RsYVhrB