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Congo peat: The 'lungs of humanity' which are under threat
Carbon-rich peatlands are under threat from development, posing a risk for future climate change. …
Climate change: Rich nations accused of 'betrayal' at Bonn talks
As key talks end, rich and poor countries are at loggerheads on the divisive issue of…
Anglo-Saxon burial ground unearthed at HS2 site in Buckinghamshire
Nearly 140 graves, a skeleton with a spear point embedded in it, jewellery and weapons are…
Animal disease labs leading bird flu fight need rebuild
The National Audit Office says the poor state of the UK’s main veterinary labs could undermine…
Climate change: Green energy 'stagnates' as fossil fuels dominate
A new report says that increased demand for energy is being met mainly by coal, oil…
Dog health: Don't buy a bulldog until breed is reshaped, vets plead
A study finds the English bulldog has double the health risks of other dogs. …
Climate change: Rising sea levels threaten 200,000 England properties
A report indicates that lots of houses in England could be lost to flooding in the…
Happy the elephant is not a person, New York court rules
An animal rights group was seeking legal means to have the elephant moved from a zoo…
Climate change: New fossil fuel funding is 'delusional' says UN chief
UN chief Antonio Guterres warns that the rush to find new sources of coal, oil and…