Environment
Save the tiger and make a killing, UN tells the world
Michael McCarthy: Report hopes to persuade nations that protecting species is a money-spinner.
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Chris Packham: Born to be wild
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
He was the young gun who made nature TV cool. Now, as the presenter of Autumnwatch, Chris Packham has come of age. Nicholas Milton meets him
Thames: The tale that the river told
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Alice-Azania Jarvis: Fifty years ago, the Thames was biologically dead. Today it is in rude health. It's a transformation with huge implications.
Crocheted coral exhibit carries environmental warning
Tuesday, 19 October 2010
From afar, a casual viewer could mistake the coral reefs on display at Washington's Natural History Museum for the real thing, but in fact, it's colorful crochet artwork with an environmental message.
Back from the brink: otters return to our rivers
Monday, 18 October 2010
Improved water quality and legislation have boosted the population of this elusive and much-loved animal.
Conference tackles loss of biodiversity
Monday, 18 October 2010
Tackling global loss of wildlife is as big a challenge as addressing climate change, conservation experts have warned as an international meeting gets under way aimed at stopping species and habitats vanishing across the world.
Severn barrage tidal power plan axed
Sunday, 17 October 2010
Wildlife activists welcome decision to halt �30bn energy scheme in favour of exportable technologies, as new nuclear plants also get the green light. By Matt Chorley, Political correspondent.
A blaze of glory: The remarkable true story behind autumn’s greatest show of colour
Sunday, 17 October 2010
Under constant attack by the elements... One vote away from the chainsaw... That Westonbirt – the national arboretum – survives, is down to the work of one man. David Randall pores over his diaries
China's wind power capacity to increase five-fold by 2020
Sunday, 17 October 2010
China's wind power capacity will increase more than five-fold over the next decade from 2009, a report forecast Wednesday, as the country steps up its drive to develop clean energy.
Weekly green review: Wireless garden sensors, efficient dryers and help for bees
Sunday, 17 October 2010
A recap of this week's environmental and household developments.
Residents of Baltic coast countries fear pollution: report
Sunday, 17 October 2010
Many residents of the nine countries surrounding the Baltic Sea have concerns about its environment and pollution levels, but deny responsibility, a survey published Thursday showed.
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