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Russell Bohling

Have you visited Bempton Cliffs recently?

12 March 2010

The RSPB is helping Humberside Police with the investigation into the disappearance of 18-year old Russell Bohling who lives in the West Ella area of Hull.

Hawksbill Turtle

Call for world's largest marine reserve

5 March 2010

More than 275,000 people and leading scientific and conservation organisations from the UK and around the world have called on the UK government to establish a protected area in the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), which is comprised of the Chagos Islands and its surrounding waters.

Children looking at pond, RSPB Loch Garten

The benefits of fresh air

4 March 2010

The benefits of fresh air as part of a child’s education need a higher profile if the next generation is to be healthy, active and environmentally conscious, according to the RSPB.

Ben Sullivan

Seabird scientist lands major honour

3 March 2010

One man's quest to reduce the deaths of seabirds has earnt him major international recognition

Sunflower

Butt out water bills

2 March 2010

Drooping plants and dry brown grass might seem a long way off with the current rain and snow across the UK. But when the weather warms up, watering the garden can be an expensive business, and the RSPB wants to make sure gardeners take the necessary steps now to keep their lawns, trees and shrubs green and lush for wildlife this summer.

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Faster travel, but at what cost?

BBC News

It would be misleading to call Great Missenden quiet. It is within commuting distance of London and the A413 main road from Amersham to Aylesbury runs up the valley, as does the railway line from Marylebone to Aylesbury. But neither the road nor the existing railway line have the impact on the landscape that is likely with the proposed high-speed rail line between London and Birmingham.

High-speed rail plans announced by government

BBC News

Plans for a new high-speed rail network, featuring 250mph trains, have been announced by Transport Secretary Lord Adonis.

More Americans say global warming exaggerated - poll

Reuters

A growing number of Americans, nearly half the country, think global warming worries are exaggerated and more people doubt that scientific warnings of severe environmental fallout will ever occur, according to a new Gallup poll.

Japanese fishmongers protest over move to bring in tuna trade ban

Times

Japanese fishmongers gathered in protest yesterday against a European and American threat to ban the trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna, a move which could drive up the price of sushi and pitch Japan into a new environmental conflict with foreign governments and conservationists.

British Army meets its match as German nature lovers halt training

Times

They have faced improvised bombs, been ambushed by guerrillas and shot at by al-Qaeda. Now, British troops training for their next battle with Afghan insurgents have been foiled by German nature lovers.