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Tragic Tale for Panda
It was a black day for conservation when scientists discovered the body of five-year-old Xiang Xiang in the snow in a remote part of the Wolong nature reserve.
Tigers on the way to extinction, report warns
Wild tigers are on a path to extinction, a new report has warned. Researchers found that the big cats now occupy a mere 7 per cent of their historic range. In just the past 10 years, the territory known to be inhabited b...
EU's REACH law enters into force amid controversy
The regulation on the Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH) continues to evoke controversy as it enters into force on 1 June. While the chemical industry appears ready to work with the new law, ...
Melt in Antarctica Quickens
Fears that global sea levels this century may rise faster and further than expected are supported by a study showing that 300 glaciers in Antarctica have begun to move more quickly into the ocean.
EU ETS 'Success'
The European Union's main tool in the fight against global warming - the emissions trading scheme (ETS) � has been hailed by environmental economists as a remarkable success, despite its wobbly start.
Hot Summer Ahead for Canada
This summer is promising to be a hot one, according to a forecast released Friday by Environment Canada. Dave Phillips, Environment Canada's chief climatologist, predicts temperatures this summer will be above average.
Howard Shifts Stance on Australian Climate Policy
Australian Prime Minister John Howard has announced a shift in policy on climate change, promising to set up a carbon trading scheme to cut pollution.
Great apes are facing an "inevitable crisis"
Great apes are facing an "inevitable crisis" arising from climate change, a leading conservationist has warned. Dr Richard Leakey said that growing pressure to switch from fossil fuels to biofuels could result in further...
The Mend of the World is Now
Climate change is the theme for World Environment Day on June 5. There's still time to do something about it- help make a start at www.mendoftheworld.org
More efficient, low carbon and secure energy – Darling publishes energy white paper
Greater energy efficiency and a secure, low carbon energy mix for the long-term are at the centre of the energy white paper published by Trade and Industry Secretary Alistair Darling today (23 May). In a statement to the...