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Treasures found on HS2 route stored in secret warehouse Archaeological finds from the planned HS2 train line have been shown exclusively to the BBC.

Polar bears on Norwegian islands fatter and healthier despite ice loss, scientists say Scientists think that Svalbard bears have adapted to recent ice loss by eating more land-based prey.

Sunken Thames barges create new island for birds The National Trust describes the Northey Island project as "a bold marine engineering feat".

UK to join major wind farm project with nine European countries For the first time, the new wind farms will be connected to more than one country through undersea cables.

Hundreds of illegal waste tips operating in England - including 11 'super sites' A BBC investigation uncovers how criminals are operating huge illegal rubbish tips across the country.

Oldest cave painting of red claw hand could rewrite human creativity timeline A stencilled outline of a hand found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is the world's oldest known cave painting, researchers say.

Nature loss is a national security risk, intelligence group warns The degradation of ecosystems around the world threatens UK food security, a long-awaited report says.

UK homes to get £15bn for solar and green tech to cut energy bills The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills.

Global temperatures dipped in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn The last three years were Earth's hottest on record, as humanity's carbon emissions continue to heat the planet.

Rare Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard found The discoveries are "extraordinarily rare", say the archaeologists who helped find them.

How Christmas trees are getting a new lease of life Some businesses are helping to recycle and reuse trees in a bid to reduce landfill and emissions.

'This is our future,' climate adviser warns as 2025 to break heat records The Met Office says that 2025 is likely to be the UK's hottest year since records began.

Hen cages and pig farrowing crates face ban The government says its animal welfare strategy will bring "the biggest reforms in a generation".