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Environment

Officials look for traces of pollution in ground water

Published: 12 December 2005

Officials are investigating whether potentially harmful substances such as kerosene or petrol may have escaped into rivers, streams or groundwater supplies due to the blasts.

Saving the world's rarest shellfish

Published: 12 December 2005

Prized in the Far East as an aphrodisiac, the abalone is the planet's most sought-after shellfish. It is also the most endangered. But a marine biologist is fighting a one-man battle to save it from extinction. John Lichfield reports from Plouguerneau

Julia Stephenson: I'm dreaming of a green Christmas

Published: 12 December 2005

We'll send 1 billion cards, use 8,000 tons of wrapping paper and spend £1.2bn on unwanted gifts. But you can enjoy a glorious festive season and still be ecofriendly, says our green guru

How to celebrate Christmas, the ecofriendly way

Published: 12 December 2005

Donnachadh McCarthy shows how to cut the waste

Climate campaigners claim greatest ever success Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 11 December 2005

There was humiliation for President Bush in Montreal as an isolated US was forced to sign up for future talks on global warming

Wildlife at risk: Tiger, tiger... Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 11 December 2005

A big cat will fetch £40,000 on the black market. No wonder the tiger's light is almost extinguished

Dreaming of a green Christmas? Dream no more Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 10 December 2005

In a drear-nighted December,
Too happy, happy tree,
Thy branches ne'er remember
Their green felicity.
JOHN KEATS

Wildlife to suffer if UK proposals for European funding cuts are approved Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 10 December 2005

Europe's wildlife will suffer if EU leaders next week accept the UK proposals for a reduced European budget, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds has warned.

The vanishing small blue: why butterfly is starving Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 10 December 2005

Little bigger than a 10p piece, one of Britain's smallest butterflies is fighting for existence on the most northerly edge of its range.

Australia's greatest river runs dry as drought takes hold Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 10 December 2005

Australia's greatest river is running dry because of a prolonged drought that has exacerbated the problems caused by farmers taking too much water to irrigate unsuitable crops.

Hot air: Summit closing with no sign of progress Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 09 December 2005

Since the UN climate conference began 11 days ago, the seas have risen by 0.077mm, 1,176 million barrels of oil have been pumped, 280,000 hectares of forest have been destroyed, and 907 million tonnes of greenhouse gases have been discharged. So what have 11 days of talks achieved?

Clinton is surprise speaker troubled climate meeting

Published: 09 December 2005

A contentious UN climate conference entered its final day in Montreal today with the long-term future undecided in the fight against global warming, and with a surprise visitor on tap to rally the 'pro-Kyoto' forces.

Bush 'must not stand in the way of new Kyoto deal' Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 09 December 2005

George Bush must not be allowed to stand in the way of a new international agreement to combat climate change, a former Blairite cabinet minister told world leaders.

How America plotted to stop Kyoto deal Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 08 December 2005

A detailed and disturbing strategy document has revealed an extraordinary American plan to destroy Europe's support for the Kyoto treaty on climate change.

The worst weather ever? At $200bn, it's certainly the costliest

Published: 07 December 2005

Severe weather around the world has made 2005 the most costly year on record with unprecedented levels of insurance claims on damaged property, the United Nations Environment Programme says.

Found but how long can Borneo's new creature survive? Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 07 December 2005

The unknown mammal photographed deep in the Indonesian jungle is thought to be an unknown species of carnivore. But as Science Editor Steve Connor reports, in the race to classify the world's animals, humankind may be hindered by its own misdeeds

US facing pressure to sign up to future climate protocols Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 05 December 2005

The United States will this week face intense lobbying in an effort to force concrete action from the Bush administration over climate change when ministers from around the world meet at a United Nations summit in Canada. A failure to obtain some concession from the US would lead to further condemnation of both President George Bush and Tony Blair, who has said he believes a legally-binding commitment is achievable.

Kiss mistletoe goodbye? Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 05 December 2005

For 150 years, the thriving market at Tenbury Wells has safeguarded the future of this British crop. Now, developers are moving in

How to live off the land Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 05 December 2005

Could you survive only on local produce? As the Government urges us to help reduce Britain's spiralling food miles total, Rich Cookson spends two weeks without salt or sugar, tea or coffee, wine, pasta - or chocolate

What planet are you on, Mr Bush? (and do you care, Mr Blair?) Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 04 December 2005

Tens of thousands of people marched in 33 countries yesterday to express concern for the environment. But will their leaders respond? Geoffrey Lean and David Randall report

Giant panda eats shoots - and breeds Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 04 December 2005

The giant panda, an animal so endangered that it became the very symbol of the conservation movement, has had its best year since records began. A total of 25 have been born in captivity and survived, far more than in any other breeding season and more than twice as many as in 2004.

UK homes a dirtier shade of green Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 04 December 2005

Much-heralded plans to make British homes more green, to be unveiled by the Government tomorrow, will actually lower environmental standards.

Climate change: time for action Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 03 December 2005

Today, protesters unite in 30 nations - this is what lies ahead if nothing is done: killer storms, rampant disease, rising sea levels, devastated wildlife, water shortages, agricultural turmoil

Protesters from 30 countries unite to fight global warming Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 03 December 2005

Up to a million people will take to the streets of more than 100 cities in 30 countries today to demand greater action on tackling global warming.

...and 10 things you can do at home Independent Porfolio Content

Published: 03 December 2005

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