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World leaders meet in attempt to protect oceans
Nations are trying to agree a treaty to protect the high seas after four decades of trying.
Why drought can lead to dangerous flooding
Heavy rain might seem ideal now for parched areas of the UK, but scientists warn it's a hazard.
Drought highlights dangers for electricity supply
Dry conditions in the UK and Europe are stress on facilities including nuclear, say experts.
The science of drought explained in pictures
What does drought mean and what are the implications for water, food, rivers and wildlife?
'Every day it doesn't rain, the pressure mounts'
The heatwave will make conditions on England's farms worse as experts warn of smaller harvests.
Climate scientists chase Arctic storms
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Wildlife under stress as dry spell shrinks rivers
Most of the world's chalk streams are in southern and eastern England and are under particular strain.
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World leaders meet in attempt to protect oceans
Nations are trying to agree a treaty to protect the high seas after four decades of trying.
Why drought can lead to dangerous flooding
Heavy rain might seem ideal now for parched areas of the UK, but scientists warn it's a hazard.
Drought highlights dangers for electricity supply
Dry conditions in the UK and Europe are stress on facilities including nuclear, say experts.
The science of drought explained in pictures
What does drought mean and what are the implications for water, food, rivers and wildlife?
'Every day it doesn't rain, the pressure mounts'
The heatwave will make conditions on England's farms worse as experts warn of smaller harvests.
Climate scientists chase Arctic storms
Why climate scientists are trying to fly through Arctic cyclones in a small aircraft.
Wildlife under stress as dry spell shrinks rivers
Most of the world's chalk streams are in southern and eastern England and are under particular strain.
Why drought can lead to dangerous flooding
Heavy rain might seem ideal now for parched areas of the UK, but scientists warn it's a hazard.
Drought highlights dangers for electricity supply
Dry conditions in the UK and Europe are stress on facilities including nuclear, say experts.
The science of drought explained in pictures
What does drought mean and what are the implications for water, food, rivers and wildlife?
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