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Darling pushes for G20 climate dealLeading finance ministers and bank governors will get down to business at the G20 summit as they try to nurse the global economy back to health.
Solid climate change deal urgedCountries most vulnerable to climate change have attacked rich nations for rethinking the global treaty timetable that would enforce legally binding emissions cut targets.
Courts told get tough on pollutersThe courts have been urged by a watchdog to issue tougher fines for environmental pollution.
Warning over carbon 'double whammy'Environmental campaigners have claimed the Government's "obsession" with carbon trading as a solution to climate change is "irresponsible and dangerous" and could trigger a sub-prime style financial collapse.
Rains flood 200,000 Mexican homesRains have flooded the homes of more than 200,000 people along Mexico's Gulf coast, leaving authorities struggling to reach all those affected.
Minister hails electric car projectA £9 million project to develop a new, all-electric affordable urban car has been announced.
TLC spikes hope for bald hedgehogA bald hedgehog abandoned by his mother is being treated by experts so his spikes will grow, a wildlife centre has said.
Bid to save world's rarest duckConservationists are celebrating the first successful steps in an attempt to save the world's rarest duck from extinction.
Horses' genetic code link to humansA complete blueprint of the domestic horse's genetic code has revealed remarkable similarities with humans, say scientists.
Probe into Australian oil rig leakAustralian authorities have launched an investigation into an oil rig leak that dumped thousands of barrels of fuel into the Timor Sea over more than two months before being plugged this week.
Climate deal essential - ChancellorAlistair Darling has said that a deal to tackle climate change is "essential", as he prepared for a summit with finance ministers and bankers.
Butterfly mating to split speciesA population of tropical butterflies could be evolving into two separate species, scientists believe.
Nations demand climate change dealCountries most vulnerable to climate change attacked rich nations for rethinking the global treaty timetable that would enforce legally binding emissions cut targets.
Greenhouse gas battle unites citiesBritain's biggest cities have joined forces to cut their greenhouse gas emissions.
Failure in bid to stop badger cullAn attempt to stop a controversial badger cull has failed, after Welsh Assembly members voted in favour of plans to shoot badgers to eradicate tuberculosis in cattle.
Bewick's swans fly in for winterThe first Bewick's swans of the year to make the winter trip from Arctic Russia to a British bird sanctuary have been captured on camera.
Climate change to affect insuranceClimate change is set to make insurance more expensive and harder to obtain, experts have warned.
Disney invests in forest protectionDisney says it will spend seven million US dollars (£4.3 million) in partnership with three conservation groups to protect tens of thousands of acres of forest in the Congo basin, the Amazon basin and two regions of the US.
HI-tech protection for ants' nestsNests made by the formidable hairy northern wood ant - the UK's biggest - have been given a unique GPS address and plotted on hi-tech maps to protect them during forestry operations.
Companies showcase renewable energyThe bosses of two of Britain's best known companies have played host to industry colleagues to highlight the potential of a renewable energy source.
Shoppers to be charged for bagsPlans have been unveiled for a compulsory charge to customers in Wales who use plastic shopping bags.
Peugeot unveils electric vehicleA car-cum-scooter "green" concept vehicle has been unveiled in London by car giant Peugeot.
PM positive over emissions dealPrime Minister Gordon Brown has said that he is working hard to ensure a global deal on tackling carbon emissions at next month's environmental negotiations in Copenhagen.
Green fears over air travel futureAn alarming vision of UK air travel in 2040, with airports closing and passengers reluctant to fly for fear of being "ungreen", has been unveiled in an Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) report.
Communities clear up after stormsHouseholders and businesses are hoping the worst is over after forecasters said showers will clear in the worst-hit flood areas of the UK by Tuesday night.
Charity seeks review of badger cullA conservation charity has said it is seeking a judicial review of a decision to order a badger cull in parts of Wales.
Tornado causes weather chaosA tornado caused damage to cars and buildings when it swept through Hampshire, the Met Office has said.
- Employee wins right to tribunal
An environmentalist has won his fight to take his former employer to tribunal on the grounds he was dismissed for his green views.
- Storm kills 11 in Vietnam
Tropical Storm Mirinae brought severe flooding to parts of central Vietnam, killing at least 11 people, leaving two missing and forcing a number of families onto rooftops.
EU offers billions to climate fundThe EU has struck a deal to give up to 50 billion euros (£45bn) to help pay the costs developing nations face in adapting to and tackling climate change.
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