Earth1,329 tiny snails released on remote islandConservationists released the critically endangered snails to help restore a remote island habitat.China to build world's largest hydropower dam in TibetCharity warns UK's most precious heritage at risk from extreme weatherFuture Earth: Sign up to our newsletterMore climate newsWatch: Huge waves strike Peruvian coastline1 hr ago10 words from 2024 that will expand your mind14 hrs agoFutureThe puppies trained to save wildlife in Africa16 hrs agoWalesWhy 2025 is all about the big stuff17 hrs agoThe year the sea froze in Kent2 days agoKentFuture PlanetSeven climate wins you may have missed in 2024Global temperatures rose and extreme weather ramped up, but there were also some significant breakthroughs for the climate this year.16 Dec 2024FutureThe people growing their own toilet paperOne million trees worldwide are cut down each year to make toilet paper – but some people are cultivating a minty-smelling plant as an alternative. 5 Dec 2024FutureWorld of WonderExperience David Attenborough's first expedition in colourFirst broadcast in 1954, the celebrated naturalist's first on-screen appearance is now available in colour.See moreMore videoThese animal photos won funniest of the yearThe Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards held their annual ceremony, crowning the funniest animal photos of 2024.11 Dec 2024Future PlanetDrone shots capture unique view of the worldJay Christensen makes striking drone's eye videos, showing a new view of the world. 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In the handful of human cases seen so far it has been extremely deadly.19 Dec 2024Future19 Dec 2024What happened to Malibu's horses when fire hitWildfires are becoming more common in Southern California – where horse riding is a popular pastime. So what happens to horses when disaster hits?19 Dec 2024Future18 Dec 2024The controversial ocean device that eats CO2Equatic is among a wave of start-ups exploring how the ocean could be harnessed to capture and store carbon. But not everyone is sure it's such a good idea.18 Dec 2024Future18 Dec 2024Polar bears losing 'big dinner plate' in Arctic townClimate change is making it trickier for residents in the world's "polar bear capital" to co-exist with increasingly hungry predators.18 Dec 2024Climate17 Dec 2024Major report joins dots between world's nature challengesA new approach is needed to tackle the interlinked crises afflicting the planet, scientists warn.17 Dec 2024Climate17 Dec 2024One in four properties at flood risk by 2050 - reportClimate change could increase flood threats without improvements to defences, the Environment Agency warns.17 Dec 2024Climate14 Dec 2024Why some of the world's borders are changingChanges that begin in the ice at the tops of high mountain ranges are cascading down to lower altitudes.14 Dec 2024Future13 Dec 2024The climate benefits of boxed wineAre beer, wine or spirits better for the climate? 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