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UK plan to ban animal trophies too slow – conservation groups
The government again promises a ban – but campaigners say it needs to set a date. …
Climate change: Four cheap ways to save energy at home
Where do you lose energy in your home? Here are some tips to save energy cheaply…
Hydroelectric dams linked to tiger and jaguar losses
The rapid, global growth of dams is having a destructive impact on the habitats of tigers…
Space sleeping bag to solve astronauts' squashed eyeball disorder
Scientists hope the hi-tech sleeping bag will stop eyeballs being squashed by zero-gravity in space. …
Dragonflies disappearing as wetlands are lost
The loss of marshes, bogs and swamps is driving a global decline in dragonflies, conservation research…
Moray rocket test launch pad 'first in 50 years'
The test site is being built in Moray as part of the development of a space…
UK chief vet warns avian flu at 'phenomenal level' in UK
The risk to humans is low but diseased birds should not be touched, officials say. …
Fish ‘whoops and growls’ recorded on restored reef
Recordings of fish ‘whooping, croaking and growling’ reveal reef coming back to life, scientists say. …
Indonesia's biodiesel drive is leading to deforestation
Indonesia aims to use biofuels to cut greenhouse gas emissions, but it may damage its forests…