New subsidies deal for Drax wood-burning power station
Science & Environment 2025-02-10 18:00
The government has agreed a new subsidy arrangement with the controversial wood-burning Drax power station in north Yorkshire.
Concern UK's AI ambitions could lead to water shortages
Science & Environment 2025-02-07 10:00
Data centres can use vast quantities of water to cool them - but it's not clear where it will come from.
£22bn for 'unproven' green tech could raise bills, MPs warn
Science & Environment 2025-02-07 09:00
The Public Accounts Committee warns the government of gambling public money on carbon capture.
How long could the Santorini 'seismic crisis' last?
Science & Environment 2025-02-07 05:00
Scientists say it is unclear how many more earthquakes will come to the idyllic Greek island.
Unexpectedly warm January puzzles climate scientists
Science & Environment 2025-02-06 12:00
Last month was the world's warmest January on record, despite cooler weather patterns in the Pacific.
UK to make it easier to build nuclear reactors
Science & Environment 2025-02-06 09:00
The process of loosening rules on where reactors could be built began under the previous government.
First glimpse inside burnt scroll after 2,000 years
Science & Environment 2025-02-05 15:00
The document charred by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius is being 'unwrapped' using X-ray scans and AI.
Lords inquiry finds grey belt idea largely redundant
Science & Environment 2025-02-05 11:00
The Built Environment Committee says the concept has been "eclipsed" by other planning rule changes.
Spending on flood defences set to rise to record levels
Science & Environment 2025-02-05 11:00
The money will be spent on projects ranging from tidal barriers and flood walls to nature-based solutions.
Banksy fan badger wins hearts in wildlife photo competition
Science & Environment 2025-02-05 10:00
Ian Wood put up the Banksy design in the hope of an 'art-imitates-life' photo op
