Bill to permanently ban fracking approved by NI Executive
The move brings Northern Ireland into line with policy elsewhere in the UK and in the Republic of Ireland.
Beaver ‘engineers’ released to create wetlands
A family of beavers have been brought from Scotland to improve biodiversity in a Lincolnshire river.
Second hand cars excluded from petrol and diesel ban
Decision taken following “public feedback and concerns about affordability”, says minister.
Targets and watchdog for nature as Senedd passes new law
A new law designed to better protect nature and reverse the loss of wildlife in Wales is passed.
BBC Inside Science
Molecular biologists find tiny self-replicating molecules which may be key to life origins
Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns
The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.
Miliband says climate impact of data centres is uncertain
The admission comes after MPs said they were concerned about emissions from a boom in data centres.
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BBC Inside Science
Molecular biologists find tiny self-replicating molecules which may be key to life origins