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Butterfly tour of Britain documents species at risk
Published: 13 April 2006
Once they were a common sight in the wild meadows and hedgerows of Britain but as the modern world continues to encroach on the countryside, many species of butterfly have become almost extinct.
'Carbon tax' to compensate for G8 presidency aviation
Published: 13 April 2006
A carbon "tax" will raise £100,000 across Whitehall departments to compensate for the 10,000 tons of carbon dioxide caused by extra air travel associated with Britain's presidency of the G8 and the summit at Gleneagles last year.
Hunting down the hunter: A dying breed
Published: 12 April 2006
Bio-diversity faces 'catastrophe' from climate change
Published: 11 April 2006
Tens of thousands of animals and plants could become extinct within the coming decades as a direct result of global warming.
Human version of bird flu is unlikely says chief scientist
Published: 10 April 2006
The chances of the avian flu virus mutating into a form that spreads between people is "very low", the Government's chief scientific adviser said yesterday.
Saving the red squirrel
Published: 10 April 2006
How to have an eco baby
Published: 10 April 2006
Scientists play down fears over spread of disease in UK
Published: 08 April 2006
The Government's chief scientist sought to reassure the public about the threat from avian flu yesterday.
Scientists confirm worst fears
Published: 07 April 2006
Government vets have resisted calls for a nationwide ban on keeping free-range poultry outdoors, as scientists confirmed that a swan in Scotland had died of the H5N1 strain of bird flu
A seaside town known for its tranquillity is now the epicentre of a national scare
Published: 07 April 2006
It was once the second-most important fishing port in Scotland, but Cellardyke, a conservation village on the coast nine miles from St Andrews, is famous once again for an altogether different reason.
New food safety rules issued
Published: 07 April 2006
Restaurants have been told to stop preparing gourmet dishes consisting of raw eggs and half-cooked poultry to eliminate any risk of catching bird flu.
Tests confirm deadly bird flu strain
Published: 06 April 2006
The swan which died of bird flu in Scotland has tested positive for the deadly H5N1 strain of the virus, the RSPB has confirmed
Air pollution cuts eight months off life span
Published: 06 April 2006
Air pollution from cars, factories and homes shortens the lives of everyone in Britain by an average of eight months, according to an official study.
Sumatran elephants face extinction
Published: 06 April 2006
The number of Sumatran elephants in parts of Indonesia has dropped by 75 per cent in the past six years, raising the possibility they could become extinct in the near future, according to an environmental group.
Scottish swan killed by H5 strain of avian flu
Published: 06 April 2006
A three kilometre exclusion zone was thrown round an area of central Scotland after tests confirmed a dead swan was carrying a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu
Canned! Food firms bale out of whaling in face of global consumer protest
Published: 05 April 2006
Japan's ruthless push for the return of commercial whaling received a significant setback yesterday when pressure from green campaigners forced five big food companies to pull out of supporting the Japanese whaling industry.
Government to offset carbon emissions for ministers' flights
Published: 04 April 2006
Every flight by a minister or civil servant on government business will be offset by payments into funds that help developing countries cut their carbon emissions, under a new scheme.
Your world. Your verdict: 10 ways to help planet
Published: 03 April 2006
Households lose incentives to install solar power
Published: 03 April 2006
The solar power industry has warned that it is on the brink of crisis as a result of Government "incompetence" in the awarding of grants for householders buying renewable energy.
Malta's to curb hunters who kill millions of migrating birds
Published: 03 April 2006
Many more spring migrant birds may soon be able to get through to nest in Britain and other European countries because curbs are finally being introduced to prevent one of the biggest dangers they face on their journey from Africa - massacre in Malta.
Gorilla action: Attenborough looks back at the Rwanda gorillas
Published: 03 April 2006
Come back, all is forgiven: Venomous adder may be reintroduced in London
Published: 02 April 2006
The adder is not likely to win much public affection, even among animal lovers. Yet naturalists are planning to reintroduce it into the country's most heavily populated city, amid fears it could die out.
Blair blocked plan to cut emissions
Published: 02 April 2006
Tony Blair personally frustrated measures to cut Britain's emissions of the pollution that causes global warming, despite repeatedly calling for action, The Independent on Sunday can reveal.
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