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UK could lead the way at climate talks
Energy Secretary Ed Davey has been commended for pushing forward on a European deal to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The Finnish Prime Minister told […]
Warmer Weather – nature’s winners and losers
Many native plants, insects, and sea creatures have benefitted from the recent warm weather the UK has been experiencing. There’s also been an increase […]
30 new Marine Protected Areas for Scotland
30 new Marine Protected Areas (MPA) for Scotland were announced in July to help protect rare and threatened species such as common skate, ocean […]
Fracking still possible at beauty spots
New rules have been issued by the government and state that fracking licences for beauty spots can only be permitted in exceptional circumstances. These […]
UK Wading Birds Struggling
Recent research has shown declines in some of Britain’s most iconic wading birds. The Wetland Bird Survey has shown that the 8 most abundant […]