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Red kite in flight

Europe's red kites in peril

20 November 2009

Poisoning has led to huge declines in Europe’s red kite population.

Balearic shearwater

UK Minister stands up for seabirds

20 November 2009

We must act now to prevent the world's seabirds from sliding towards extinction, that's the message that Huw Irranca-Davies, the UK's Fisheries Minister, will deliver to his European counterparts.

Fly agaric illuminated by sun in woodland

RSPB reserves not just for birds, says new report

18 November 2009

Less than three per cent of the species recorded on RSPB reserves are birds, according to a new report.

Female blackbird feeding on berries

Early hedge cutting could starve birds of berries

13 November 2009

Cutting back hedges and bushes too early this year could starve birds of late autumn berries. The mild weather has meant birds are feasting on insects later this year. They have not had to turn to autumn fruits yet, so many hedgerows are still bursting with berries.

Shag sitting on nest, Farne islands

Act is for action: RSPB calls for protection of marine sites

10 November 2009

The Royal Assent of the Marine and Coastal Access Act provides the catalyst necessary for the designation of sites to protect our unique wildlife treasures.

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Sea eagle 'shot' on Lough Neagh

BBC News

A white-tailed sea eagle which was found dead in Lough Neagh, County Antrim, is suspected to have been shot.

U.S. pledges $275 mln for tropical forests in 2010

Reuters

The United States pledged $275 million to rainforest protection on Thursday, at an event hosted by Britain's heir to the throne, Prince Charles, in London.

Soil carbon could combat climate change

Farmers Guardian

Adding organic carbon to the soil in the form of biochar is being put forward as one means of countering the effects of climate change.

Crucial fishing talks for Scottish fleet to be held

BBC News

Crucial fisheries talks for the Scottish fleet are to get under way in Brussels.

Newcastle-upon-Tyne takes top spot as Britain's greenest city

Guardian

Industrial revolution power house shakes off dirty image with high scores on recycling, green space and tackling climate change.