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Supporters of Climate Camp action are 'useful idiots'
The campaign of criminal damage in Edinburgh is targeting companies engaged in decent, lawful and worthwhile activities, says Alan Cochrane.
English elms: The final bough
Dutch elm disease has returned and our last remaining English elms are at risk unless action is taken, says Mark Seddon.
Arrested for defending the red squirrel
Why are the police acting as 'enforcers' for the RSPCA, asks Christopher Booker.
I thought going camping would be wonderful - and then I tried it
The great outdoors can look very beguiling when you’re lying in bed with a coffee and a pain au chocolat, says Michael Simkins
Search to find Britain's favourite poem
The National Trust has set itself the near impossible task of choosing Britain’s favourite poem about the countryside.
Arrested for defending the red squirrel
Why are the police acting as 'enforcers' for the RSPCA, asks Christopher Booker.
Performing bear kills owner
A US man was mauled to death by a bear whose owner staged wrestling shows between animals and humans.
Life of the leatherback
Marine photographer captures the life cycle of the giant leatherback turtle.
Mass whale beaching in New Zealand
An attempt to save fifteen beached whales, which weigh up to 1,500 kilos each, has taken place off the north coast of New Zealand.
Sir David Attenborough: rainforest destruction must end
Continued destruction of the rainforests will have severe consequences, he warns
Swimmer takes campaign to Everest
Lewis Gordon Pugh is planning a swim up Mt Everest to highlight global warming
China's climate pledge
President Hu Jintao outlines China's pledge to cut its carbon emissions to the UN in New York
Supporters of Climate Camp action are 'useful idiots'
The campaign of criminal damage in Edinburgh is targeting companies engaged in decent, lawful and worthwhile activities, says Alan Cochrane.
RBS head office damaged by golf balls in climate protest
Windows at the Royal Bank of Scotland headquarters in Edinburgh have been smashed by golf balls during an ongoing climate change protest, it is claimed.
Climate change activist glued herself to RBS desk
A climate change activist was arrested on Friday after gluing herself to a desk at the Royal Bank of Scotland's headquarters.
UN warn of further loss of life in Pakistan
As the UN calls for $460 million of aid, Pakistan's UN Ambassador warns that many have not grasped the scale of the disaster.
Climate change round the world
The simultaneous catastrophes of flooding in Pakistan, wildfires in Russia and landslides in China are evidence that global warming predictions are correct, according to climate change experts.
Solar panels and wind turbines to be installed on schools and hospitals
Solar panels could be fitted to the roof of every public building and wind turbines installed in hospital car parks under plans for local authorities to earn £100 million a year from generating green electricity.
Climate change: Behold, the gospel according to the UN
The Methodist Church is adopting the IPCC's report on global warming as holy writ, finds Christopher Booker
Is it safe to eat dairy or beef from a cloned cow?
Following the revelation that meat or dairy products from the offspring of cloned cows has entered the food chain, two experts give their opinion on whether it is safe.
A tale of two summers
South and east enjoy glorious sunshine, while in north and west it's a wash out.
David Cameron runs the greenest government ever? Tell it to the birds
Although the Coalition is likely to come good on its commitment to combat climate change, it is less clear that it cares about the rest of the environment, writes Geoffrey Lean.
Mars rover could boost solar power technology
Technology designed to help NASA scientists explore Mars could hold the secret to solving the world’s energy problems by improving solar power efficiency, experts claim.
Search to find Britain's favourite poem
The National Trust has set itself the near impossible task of choosing Britain’s favourite poem about the countryside.
Life of the leatherback
Marine photographer captures the life cycle of the giant leatherback turtle.
Mass whale beaching in New Zealand
An attempt to save fifteen beached whales, which weigh up to 1,500 kilos each, has taken place off the north coast of New Zealand.
60 stranded pilot whales die
Nearly 60 pilot whales have died after becoming stranded on a beach in New Zealand according to conservation officials.
English elms: The final bough
Dutch elm disease has returned and our last remaining English elms are at risk unless action is taken, says Mark Seddon.
Britain as you've never seen it before
The feeling of finding yourself in a distant or unusual place is unmistakeable, says Horatio Clare.
Martin Clunes interview
Martin Clunes has transformed himself from beer-swilling man behaving badly to proud Pony Club father. Anna Tyzack visits his farm, where he’s hosting this weekend’s Buckham Fair.
Burning desire to help the public
Adrian Tierney-Jones learns what it’s like to have a second job as an on-call firefighter.
The mystery of crop circles
Are crop circles a natural phenomenon, hoax or sign from God? The Wiltshire locals think they have the answer, says Clive Aslet.
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