Severn tidal 'fence' idea floated
>>Source: BBC
Opponents of the proposed barrage on the Severn estuary put forward an alternative tidal energy plan.
>>Source: Daily Telegraph
Plans for an eco-town near Cambridge have been shelved after the world's largest medical research charity refused to sell land to developers.
British woodland birds in tail-spin of decline
>>Source: Daily Telegraph
Some of Britain's best-loved woodland birds are in a tail-spin of decline, the latest survey reveals.
Sir David Attenborough warns butterflies could die out
>>Source: Daily Telegraph
Sir David Attenborough warned that butterflies could die out unless something is done to help them as he launched a rescue plan to boost their numbers.
NYC speeds transformation of yellow cabs to green
>>Source: Environmental News Network
New York City's yellow taxi fleet now will go green at the rate of 300 new hybrid cars a month, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said on Wednesday, citing an agreement with car-makers to supply the fuel-light cabs.
Norway says wins EU green light for carbon capture
>>Source: Environmental News Network
Norway's government said on Wednesday it has received the go ahead from the European Union to pump more state funds into an experimental project to capture carbon dioxide emissions from a gas-fired power plant.
Senegal: Deadly lead recycling industry cripples Dakar neighbourhood
>>Source: allAfrica.com
In the Dakar suburb of Thiaroye/Mer earlier this year 22 children died from lead poisoning over a three month period and in June a further 31 children were found to have potentially lethal levels of lead in their blood.
