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SpaceX Rocket Debris Linked to Atmospheric Lithium Pollution Over Europe

Scientists link SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket failure in Feb 2025 to a significant lithium plume above Europe, raising concerns about atmospheric pollution from space debris amid plans for massive satellite launches.

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Gerd Baumgarten A photograph using 30-second exposure showing the Falcon 9 upper stage re-entering the atmosphere above Berlin, Germany. A long streak of bright yellow and white is seen in the dark night sky, above a landscape of dark field and bright lights from the city.

Arweinydd Plaid Cymru yn dadlau nad yw allyriadau sero net erbyn 2035 yn realistig

Mae arweinydd Plaid Cymru, Rhun ap Iorwerth, wedi dweud nad yw cyflawni allyriadau carbon sero net yng Nghymru erbyn 2035 yn realistig, gan newid safiad y blaid a phwysleisio'r angen am fwy o ynni gwynt a solar.

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Volunteers Scrub 5,000 Oysters to Restore Chichester Harbour Ecosystem

Volunteers scrub 5,000 oysters for placement in Chichester Harbour to restore native populations, improve biodiversity, and enhance water quality through natural filtration.

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George Carden/BBC Lottie Johns who has brown hair standing on a pontoon with the harbour and yachts behind her holding two oysters

Cornish Village Nears Record with 50 Consecutive Rainy Days

Cardinham, Cornwall, faces 50 consecutive rainy days, nearing a record 72-day wet spell. Persistent rain has caused widespread flooding across the UK, with no relief expected before mid-March amid a stuck weather pattern influenced by climate change.

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Golden Eagle Project Urges Rejection of Scawd Law Wind Farm Over Collision Risks

The golden eagle conservation project in southern Scotland has renewed opposition to the Scawd Law wind farm, citing collision risks that could impact the growing eagle population. Fred Olsen Renewables disputes these claims and highlights community benefits.

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Getty Images A golden eagle looks off into the distance

1960s Canadian Plastic Debris Overwhelms Orkney Beach Shores

Plastic debris from 1960s Canada has overwhelmed Orkney's Howar Sands beach, with over 300,000 polystyrene pieces found. Organizers warn of increasing litter due to weather and urge awareness and cleanup efforts.

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Sanday Community Craft Hub Blue skies over Sanday highlight the large quantities of plastic found on just one beach. Bottles add up to the same amount of driftwood and seaweed.

Plaid Cymru Proposes Local Profit Shares for Renewable Energy Projects

Plaid Cymru yn cynnig i brosiectau ynni adnewyddadwy roi cyfran o'u helw i gymunedau lleol, gan sicrhau bod cymunedau'n elwa'n llawn o'r newid i ynni gwyrdd.

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Marsh Harriers Return to Solway Coast After Habitat Restoration at Caerlaverock

Marsh harriers are returning to Caerlaverock nature reserve on the Solway coast after extensive habitat restoration, including reed bed expansion and water table management, leading to successful nesting in 2023.

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Alistair Cutter Two Marsh harriers, one behind the other in flight, wings extended with a blurred background of land.

Nile Rodgers Praises Youth Tree Planters Restoring Northern Ireland Woodlands

Nile Rodgers and his foundation support young volunteers planting native trees in Northern Ireland's Faughan Valley, aiding the Woodland Trust's 30th anniversary efforts to restore ancient woodlands.

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Getty Images Nile Rodgers, wearing a black bandana on top of his head, a pearl necklace, and dark glasses, stands smiling in front of a white wall of the Grammy Museum. He is wearing a black jacket.

Analyst Calls AI Climate Benefit Claims Greenwashing Amid Rising Energy Use

An analysis finds tech companies conflate AI types to claim climate benefits, with no evidence of substantial emission reductions. Energy use by data centers is rising, raising concerns of greenwashing tactics.

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Discovering the Digital World of Utku Cengiz: A Personal Journey

Explore the unique digital space of Utku Cengiz, where innovation meets storytelling.

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Discovering the Digital World of Utku Cengiz: A Personal Journey

30 Years On: The Lasting Impact of the Sea Empress Oil Spill on Wales' Coastline

Thirty years after the Sea Empress oil spill devastated Pembrokeshire's coastline, the disaster remains a stark reminder of environmental vulnerability and the ongoing need for vigilance amid climate change and maritime risks.

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Huw Evans Agency A striking photo from the air of the Sea Empress tanker, surrounded by tugboats and vast swathes of oil polluting the sea around it.