Fossil found on Dorset coast is unique 'sword dragon' species 6 hours ago Share Save Jonah Fisher Environment correspondent Share Save Dean Lomax Ichthyosaur experts Dr Dean Lomax and Professor Judy Massare with the 185m year old skeleton A near-complete skeleton found on Dorset's Jurassic coast has been identified as …

Chemistry Nobel awarded for work on new materials that could help planet "How long do I have to stay here? Because I have to go out for a meeting," he added. "I'm deeply honoured and delighted, thank you very much," said Professor Kitagawa on the phone to a press conference …

King Charles hopes nature film will 'inspire' viewers 9 hours ago Share Save Sean Coughlan Royal correspondent Share Save Millie Pilkington/ King's Foundation King Charles held a "harmony summit" at Highgrove in the summer, where this photograph was taken King Charles says he wants to inspire a "sense of determination" …

Physics Nobel awarded to three scientists for work on quantum computing 17 hours ago Share Save Georgina Rannard Science reporter Share Save Getty Images The Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Martinis for their work on quantum mechanics that is paving the way for …

Dazzling supermoon illuminates skylines around the world Sky-watchers across the globe were treated to a supermoon this week, appearing brighter and larger in the evening sky. A supermoon occurs when the moon reaches its perigee in orbit, meaning it is at its closest point to the Earth. This is a …

Thousands join biggest-ever UK environmental lawsuit over river pollution 48 minutes ago Share Save Steffan Messenger Environment correspondent, BBC Wales Share Save BBC The Wye Valley is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty The biggest legal claim ever brought in the UK over environmental pollution in the country has …

A decade ago, the leaders of the three main parties, David Cameron, Nick Clegg and Ed Miliband signed their pledge that effectively took climate and energy policy out of the democratic process. Although it was not yet enshrined in law, this agreement effectively paved the way for Theresa May to …

Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity 6 hours ago Share Save Justin Rowlatt Climate Editor Share Save AFP via Getty Images Renewable energy overtook coal as the world's leading source of electricity in the first half of this year - a historic first, according to new data …

Environment prize nominees 'heroes of our time', says William 9 hours ago Share Save Daniela Relph Senior royal correspondent Share Save Kensington Palace/PA Wire The Prince of Wales has described those in the running for his environmental Earthshot prize as "heroes of our time". Prince William will travel to Rio …

The before and after images showing glaciers vanishing before our eyes 6 hours ago Share Save Mark Poynting Climate and science reporter, BBC News Share Save BBC When Matthias Huss first visited Rhône Glacier in Switzerland 35 years ago, the ice was just a short walk from where his parents …