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Radon map shows parts of UK with highest exposure risks

The UK Health Security Agency recommends that home owners, landlords and business owners test levels of radon if they fall in an affected area

Wales Online

Earthquake recorded at Cheshire beauty spot

The rare tremor on the eastern edge of Delamere Forest was recorded by the British Geological Survey

Manchester Evening News

$Factcheck: is Jacob Rees-Mogg right that fracking is safe and vital?$

Factcheck: is Jacob Rees-Mogg right that fracking is safe and vital?

New business secretary says opposition to fracking is ‘sheer ludditery’, yet he faces disbelief from many quarters

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Liz Truss's fracking plans are only 280 million years too late

UK's claimate change progress could be reversed and thrown away for a few years of slightly cheaper gas for a few people, and a lot of profits for even fewer

Wales Online

Leaked report says we can't be sure fracking is safe despite Liz Truss lifting ban

The government is accused of lacking integrity after the Tories pledged in their manifesto that fracking would not be permitted again until scientists "categorically" confirmed it does not cause earthquakes

Daily Mirror

Liz Truss to lift fracking ban ‘despite little progress on earthquake risk’

Exclusive: leaked report for government says reducing and predicting risk ‘remains a scientific challenge’

The Guardian - UK

Fracking: if Liz Truss wants a major shale gas industry, she is 280 million years late

In some respects, the UK has been among the world’s most successful countries at taking action against climate change over the past few decades. Yet that progress could be reversed and thrown away for a few years of slightly cheaper gas for a few people, and a lot of profits…

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Fracking - Nottinghamshire identified as potential hotspot

The British Geological Survey highlighted four potential fracking sites before it was banned in 2019

Nottingham Post

$PM expected to reverse fracking ban as campaigners call for review’s release$

PM expected to reverse fracking ban as campaigners call for review’s release

BEIS has been sitting on report delivered in early July into possible effect of fracking in UK

The Guardian - UK

Fossil of ‘earliest animal predator’ is named after David Attenborough

Sea creature, thought to have used tentacles to capture food, is named Auroralumina attenboroughii

The Guardian - UK

Fossil named after Sir David Attenborough ‘is first animal predator’

The 560-million-year-old specimen is related to the group that includes corals, jellyfish and anemones living on Earth today, researchers say.

The Independent UK

Britain’s electric dreams will never come true while China has a materials advantage

Rare earth elements hold the key to a carbon-free future, but a new report reveals the UK’s shortcomings and vulnerabilities

The Guardian - UK

Fracking firms could share in UK fossil fuel tax breaks worth billions

Exclusive: Campaigners say funding may provide incentive to restart fracking if moratorium is lifted

The Guardian - UK

Earthquake felt in Shropshire and Staffordshire

The British Geological Survey said it had numerous reports

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Daily Mirror

Fracking review ordered as Tories consider 'all energy sources' amid Ukraine war

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng asked the British Geological Survey to reassess the safety of shale gas extraction, which has been banned since 2019

The Independent UK

Fracking not the answer to energy crisis, says business secretary, as he orders review

Ban ‘will remain in place’ unless science has changed, Kwasi Kwarteng warns pro-shale gas Tories

Wales Online

Earthquake hits Welsh village

The epicentre was near a tiny village in Conwy, according to the British Geological Survey

Daily Mirror

Best times to see Northern Lights in UK this week - starting this evening

The Northern Lights are expected to put on a show for Brits this weekend, as a solar flare appears down lower than usual towards the equator - here's what you need to know

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Daily Record

Northern Lights in Scotland expected to be visible for large parts of country this week

Forecasters anticipate the incredible nighttime spectacle to be visible as far south as southern Scotland.

The Telegraph

Hidden groundwater could save Africa from climate crisis

Researchers say it would help communities cope with climate impacts like drought and irregular rainfall, and provide resilience after floods

Daily Mirror

UK earthquake: 5.1 magnitude tremor shakes parts of Britain causing houses to 'rattle'

It was felt in Shetland, Aberdeen, Ellon, Stonehaven, Helmsdale, Inverurie, Lairg, Huntly, Banff and Fraserburgh, according to The British Geological Survey

Evening Standard

Birmingham hit by 2.8 magnitude earthquake

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake struck the West Midlands late on Monday night, the British Geological Survey (BGS) said.

The Independent UK

West Midlands struck by magnitude 2.8 earthquake – British Geological Survey

According to the BGS, the quake hit the town of Walsall, near Birmingham, at a depth of seven kilometres (4.35 miles) at 10.59pm.

Daily Record

Scots anti-submarine plane takes off causing ‘sonic boom’ felt across UK

The RAF Boeing Poseidon MRA1 (P-8A) left the Scottish Highlands this morning and according to the British Geological Survey was behind a number of reports of a sonic boom.

Manchester Evening News

Parts of Greater Manchester hit by 'sonic boom' amid reports of earthquake

The cause of the tremors are yet to be confirmed by the British Geological Survey

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