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10:10 Climate change campaign - the story so far

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From Premiership teams to rock festivals - 3,000 businesses and 80,000 individuals have signed up – and there's still half a year left to go
Sustainable squatting in Bonnington Square

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Michele Hanson meets Anna Odrich, the driving force behind the famous Bonnington squat in London. Could squatting be the solution to Britain's housing crisis?
When can kids cycle on their own?

A couple of parents have been criticised for letting their young children cycle a mile to school
Can I fill up the tank and be green?

Petrol companies: choosing the best of an oily bunch
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Map: Oil spill permeates the Gulf's most productive environments

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According to WRI estimates, the potential damage to marine ecosystem services as a result of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico could be up to $875 million for marine ecosystems and up to $60 billion for coastal ecosystems
European parliament approves illegal timber ban

MEPs vote 644-25 in favour of legislation blocking the import and sale of illegally logged timber
European parliament prepares to vote on illegal timber ban

Greenpeace urges member states to ensure new timber rules are properly enforced
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Population

Percentange of Botswana's population living in cities in 1950

Once an overwhemingly rural population, over half of Botswanans now live in cities
Endangered species

Number of threatened species in India in 2006

Indian elephant and slender-billed vultures among the species under threat

BP aims to fix leaking Gulf of Mexico oil well by 27 July

BP working to staunch leak weeks before publicly stated deadline, although it admits hurricane season makes this 'unlikely'
- Abandoned oil wells make Gulf of Mexico 'environmental minefield'
- Tar balls from Deepwater Horizon reach Texas
Germany targets switch to 100% renewables for its electricity by 2050

Germany already leads the world on renewable energy and could become first G20 country to kick the fossil-fuel habit
- European Union could cut emissions by 95% with renewables – Greenpeace
Puffin colony recovers after mystery crash in numbers

England's biggest puffin colony is no longer struggling as birds fitted with GPS trackers reveal feeding hotspots 20 miles out to sea

How has 'Climategate' affected the battle against climate change?

David Adam: The Muir Russell report has cleared the scientists of any dishonesty over data, but how did the scandal affect Copenhagen?
The 'climategate' inquiry at last vindicates Phil Jones – and so must I

George Monbiot: The UEA's climate science chief has been cleared: he was provoked beyond endurance. It was unfair to call for his resignation
'Climategate' review: verdict

The panel: Our commentators give their verdict on the Muir Russell review into the hacked 'climategate' emails
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On BP aiming to fix leaking Gulf of Mexico oil well by 27 July

Aiming to do something and actually doing it are two different things, especially for BP which has 'aimed' to do many things since 20 April and has done none of them in accordance with its stated aims

Figs&Rouge Bodycare Gift Set

Cleanse, nourish and moisturise the skin with this top-to-toe Rambling Rose pampering gift set .
Divine Milk Chocolate Hearts

Made from luxuriously smooth and creamy Fairtrade chocolate, guaranteed to go down a treat.
Neals Yard Refresh Gift Set

Wonderfully refreshing! This luxurious gift set from Neal's Yard contains Geranium & Orange Shower Gel and Body Lotion. £9.95.
Fair Trade Wool Applique Bag

This charming flower design handbag has room for all your essentials. On offer for just £14.00
Komodo 'Trees' T-Shirt

Made from 100% organic cotton jersey and features the words "Trees… help you breathe more easily'. Now just £10.00
Vienna Black Aluminium Casserole

From the new range of cookware from 'Green Pan'. Sustainably produced, and without any toxic substances. £69.95.
Love in a Box

This box from 'Grobox' contains some glorious red flowers, ready to be planted. A gift that lasts forever! Just £7.50.
Bird Friendly Hamper

Tasty treats for our feathered friends, plus some wool for nesting and a snug nest pocket, all presented in a FSC certified timber box.
OWL, the Wireless Electricity Monitor

Tells you the amount of electricity you are using in terms of both power and cost.
Heat sensitive CO2 Mug

The colours change to reveal the world's most severe carbon footprint offenders!
Roberts Revival DAB Radio

1950s style retro radio with advanced DAB features and 120 Hours Battery Life

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In pictures: London Transport Museum's illustration competition

The London Transport Museum asked illustrators to draw the links between cycling in the capital, environment issues, health and fun

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Look4Local

Look4Local is a free community site in support of ethical shopping and living choices. It connects people and ethical suppliers - whether they be local to where they live, visit or easily accessed via the Web.
Green Traveller

Green accommodation in Europe, from boutique hotels and rural B&Bs to luxury campsites and treehouses. Greentraveller publishes the annual Green Travel List in association with the Guardian and Forum for the Future.