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Revealed: Government facing legal complaint for failing to take action over dirty diesels
It was the scandal that shamed a global brand – so-called ‘dieselgate’ – which exposed Volkswagen for fitting devices to cheat emissions tests.
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UK’s native plants outnumbered by invasive species for first time
After two decades of research into every single plant species in Britain and Ireland – the data is finally out there. Botanists say the Plant Atlas is a priceless tool which politicians could deploy to stop the crisis in our depleted natural world from becoming a catastrophe. The document comes out tomorrow but our Chief…
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Turkey-Syria quake: fading hopes and shoddy buildings
The WHO called it the “worst natural disaster” in 100 years in the region.
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Turkey-Syria Earthquake: First UN aid convoy reaches border
The frantic hunt for survivors in the devastating earthquake last week which has so far claimed 38,000 lives in Turkey and Syria is slowing to a trickle as the clamour for aid and equipment intensifies.
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Turkey-Syria earthquake: not enough aid getting to those desperate for help
Our chief correspondent Alex Thomson has been to the small town of Nurdagi which is close to the epicentre of Monday’s strongest quake.
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Redcar’s iconic blast furnace demolished
Towering as high as St Paul’s cathedral, the blast furnace at the former Redcar steelworks was demolished today – changing one of the best known skylines in the North East of England forever.
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COP27: How the dash for gas is a threat to climate goals
The global “dash for gas” caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will accelerate climate breakdown, say experts at Egypt’s climate summit.
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Are marine life deaths linked to pollution caused by River Tees dredging?
Why have thousands of lobsters, crabs and other forms of marine life been mysteriously dying along the north east coast of England?
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Child hepatitis surge linked to common virus
Scientists have found the likely cause of a mysterious outbreak of acute hepatitis in children.
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How will the new PM deal with climate change?
Chief Correspondent Alex Thomson reports from the train station in Peterborough, as the country – and its new prime minister – faces a period of huge adaptation to cope with extreme weather events made more likely by the climate crisis.
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How much will the Tory leadership candidates commit to climate policy?
Our Chief Correspondent Alex Thomson spoke to the COP26 president Alok Sharma – before the first Conservative leadership debate took place.
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Revolution in Sri Lanka: President Rajapaksa flees as protestors storm his palace
Extraordinary scenes in Sri Lanka as crowds storm the presidential palace in Colombo and force the President to flee. It’s the culmination of months of protests over the dire economic situation.
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New figures show record surge in Amazon deforestation
It was hailed as COP26’s first major deal and was endorsed by more than 100 world leaders – a pledge to end deforestation by 2030.
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How Britain’s landscape has changed in 70 years
Over 70 years, Britain’s landscape has transformed.
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How Dnipro is preparing fresh Russian onslaught
Thousands of people have fled to the city from the front lines further east, in search of aid and refuge.