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Bats are seeking sanctuary in churches - but they're making an unholy mess A new study estimates that about half of all churches in England have bats living in them.

Rare wolf spider rediscovered after 40 years The team that found the tiny orange-legged arachnid have named it the white-knuckled wolf spider.

Water companies told to refund £260m to customers for poor performance But bills are still due to rise to fund improvements to water infrastructure.

'It's harder to be a parent than a space shuttle commander', trailblazing Nasa pilot tells... The BBC speaks to astronaut Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot and command a Nasa spacecraft.

From Hollywood to horticulture: Cate Blanchett on a mission to save seeds The Hollywood actor teams up with Kew’s Millenium Seed Bank as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Mystery heatwave warms Pacific Ocean to new record Temperatures have surged across a large area of the north Pacific - and scientists don't know exactly why.

Landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions in tatters after US pressure President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a "green scam".

Australia's rainforests are releasing more carbon than they absorb, warn scientists Australia's rainforests are the first in the world to make the "concerning" switch, say scientists.

Red Tractor ad banned for misleading environmental claims The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint by environment charity River Action.

Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 South African photographer Wim van den Heever takes the main prize for his shot

Foul skies, fading light: How air pollution is stealing India's sunshine India’s sunshine hours have fallen over the past 30 years due to clouds, aerosols and local weather.

Floods trap people in cars in Spain's Catalonia region The highest red alert is declared in one coastal province, as residents are urged to stay indoors.

Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservation 'win' Once endangered due to hunting, it is making a strong recovery thanks to global conservation efforts.