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OpinionClimate changeOur leaders look climate change in the eyes, and shrugIt is not good to be too pessimistic on the climate crisis. That said, it sure does seem like we're screwedWed 4 Aug 2021 06.12...

WildlifeScottish forests could save red squirrel from extinctionResearchers found 20 areas where the mammal would survive even if grey squirrels colonised all of [email protected]_barkhamWed 4 Aug 2021 02.00 EDTTwenty forest strongholds in Scotland would save...

Green economyRepairing and reusing household goods could create thousands of green jobs across the UKThe Green Alliance thinktank found more than 450,000 jobs could be created by minimising waste Wed 4 Aug 2021 01.00 EDTReusing...

Country diaryEnvironmentCountry diary: fill your nose with the cornucopia of July scentsWolsingham, Weardale, North Pennines: Smell can be so specific - the fragrance of meadowsweet blossom reminds me of my late aunt [email protected] 4 Aug...

WildlifeBubonic plague in chipmunks forces closure of top Lake Tahoe sitesDisease can be spread by fleas that move between animals and humans but it is preventable and treatable in San FranciscoTue 3 Aug 2021 15.58...

Nils Pratley on financeBPFuture BP dividend hikes will test investor commitment to its green planIf the price of oil rises further, the firm's move away from oil and gas output will fuel doubts BP raises dividend...