Earth The cute flying fox that's gone forever The Little Mariana fruit bat slipped into oblivion before scientists even had the chance to learn about its biology or behaviour. Father begins legal fight against BP for dead son Deforestation pushes animals to eat virus-laden bat poo Future Earth: Sign up to our newsletter Now we see the costs of China's concrete boom Future How Earth Day was born Future The rivers cleared by conveyor belt in Ecuador Future These are the neighbourhoods in most urgent need of trees Future This is how you make the world's oldest beer Future Future Planet California's beaches are home to wild fish orgies Millions of small fish fling themselves on Californian beaches to have sex – strictly under the full or new Moon. Future Texan skyscrapers go dark to save birds' lives About two billion birds fly through Texas in the spring – and lit-up buildings pose a deadly risk. A growing campaign seeks to save birds with darkness. Future World of Wonder Listen to world's first 'chat' between humans and whales Scientists had a conversation with Twain, the humpback whale. It's the first ever recorded chat of its kind. See more Video Why giant hailstones are on the rise Although huge hailstones are still rare, there are signs that their frequency and size are increasing. Weather & science England's 'largest gold nugget' discovered A metal detectorist has uncovered something pretty unexpected and highly valuable on farmland in rural England. Natural wonders Photos from the deep sea show 'exciting' new species Scientists exploring the ocean off the New Zealand coast believe they have discovered 100 new marine species. Natural wonders What 'zombie fires' are and why they pose a risk for Canada Over 100 fires in one province alone have been burning under the Canadian snow at an unprecedented rate. Weather & science Alaska's melting glaciers that rip homes apart Qasa Alom meets a team conducting research on Alaska's changing environment. Weather & science Mesmerising life in the deep sea Explore depths where volcanic fluids meet near-freezing seawater, creating a dynamic clash below. Natural wonders What happens when it rains space debris A bus-sized satellite has become the latest piece to fall to Earth. How often does that happen? Weather & science Why electric vehicles struggle in extreme cold Freezing temperatures affect electric vehicles in two major ways. Watch to discover how and why. Weather & science The spongy creatures cleaning Zanzibar's oceans As ocean temperatures rise, women in Zanzibar turn to natural sea sponge farming to stay afloat. Sustainable business The race to fix clean energy's waste problem While wind electricity is clean, this green industry has a waste problem. Now there's a race to solve it. Climate solutions Giving fashion from upcycled scraps Want to gift sustainably, dress stylishly, and help the planet? Scraps might be the answer. Green living 'It's like being in a farm from outer space' Tech-loving traveller Paul Carter visits a new kind of farm - one that has to be accessed via an airlock. Climate solutions Japan's testbed for future sustainability How a project near Fukushima has become a lab for demonstrating sustainable ideas for Japan and the wider world. Climate solutions How to ship solar power from sea to shore One company is developing a new way of transferring energy from sea to shore, and it's all powered by the wind. Climate solutions The sacred birds of longevity revered in Bhutan The black-necked cranes are a revered species across the Himalayas. Weather & science How to live a zero-waste life in a wasteful world Living a zero-waste life is great for the environment and your wallet. How does it work? 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Beds, Herts & Bucks Water 'feels unsafe' amid tonnes of sewage spills More than 20 million tonnes of untreated sewage and wastewater is spilled into NI waterways annually. Northern Ireland Fire service issues alert after rise in wildfires Surrey Fire and Rescue Service says wildfires have doubled over a year. Surrey Deer return to historic park three years after cull A new herd was introduced to Dyrham Park last week, with the estate closed for several days. Northern residents rally against land development About 80 campaigners voice their opposition to a £40m development in the north of the island. Isle of Man Wildcat night hunt footage reveals stalking behaviour The Wildcat Haven group says the video shows the animal displaying a previously unseen behaviour. Scotland Second half of lake awarded special status Only one side of the lake was previously awarded the same status about 10 years ago. 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