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Friday, 4 July 2008
The EU-sponsored biofuels bonanza
Posted by cathharris
Where were you in December 15 2007? Where were you in August 7 1991, March 21 2004 or January 3 1997? Were you in Brazil, chopping down insect-ridden rainforest, or were you using your mechanical digger to slice off the dank, soggy top of an empty and...
Friday, 4 July 2008
It’s all about the taking part
Posted by cathharris
It’s the semi-final stage of one of the world’s most prestigious competitions. One plucky Scot has failed to make it but the Big Two remain and, should they clear their final hurdles, are sure to give us one showpiece of a final. Unusually...
Monday, 30 June 2008
If Boeing ruled the skies
Posted by cathharris
The hunting marsh harrier must achieve one of the slowest flight speeds of any bird, relative to its size and power. A Boeing 737 is a great deal quicker, spews out a heck of a lot more detritus than the odd poop from a passing bird of prey and is noisier...
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
Going Dutch
Posted by cathharris
The Dutch are spending millions of Euros creating new areas of woodland, wetland and heathland to help wildlife move to new sites as climate change alters existing habitats. Bridges, overpasses and underpasses, planted to resemble natural habitats, are...
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
Shouting won't help
Posted by cathharris
There are rumours that Environment Secretary Hilary Benn is about to say yeay, nay or let’s keep thinking, to those demanding a badger cull in England. Members of The Badger Trust are amongst those who believe his decision will be announced this...
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