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Environment quangos ´to be cut´ 18-07-2010
Environment quangos will be cut as part of coalition spending reductions, the environment secretary indicates.... Read MoreSolar plane flies for seven days 16-07-2010
A UK unmanned solar-powered plane called Zephyr has flown continuously for seven days, and is still in the air.... Read MoreRed Sea coral ´feeling the heat´ 16-07-2010
A species of coral in the Red Sea could stop growing by 2070 if the current warming trend continues, say scientists.... Read More´Resilient growth´ for renewables 15-07-2010
The building of new renewable energy sources outstrips new fossil fuel power plants in EU and US during 2009, a report says.... Read MoreForces and turbines ´can co-exist´ 15-07-2010
The Ministry of Defence says it will be consulted on any plans for new offshore wind farms off Scotland´s coast.... Read MoreLive News Feed
Technique to trace persistent CFCs
Ultrafine measurements of atmospheric gases could help scientists track down the last sources of CFCs thought to be slowing the recovery of the ozone layer.
Openness urged on UK´s emissions
The government´s chief environment scientist calls for more openness in admitting the UK´s cuts in greenhouse gas emissions are an illusion.
UK biofuels ´fail on green goals´
The vast majority of biofuels sold on UK forecourts are imported and do not conform to environmental standards, figures show.
Stricter checks for climate body
The UN´s climate science body needs stricter checks to prevent damage to its credibility, an independent review concludes.
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