Environment

Firms' travel incentives cut car driving
A new report says companies which offer employees alternative travel incentives have cut the number of staff using cars to get to work.
12:09 Monday 5th August 2002

Buzzard becomes top bird of prey
The buzzard has come back from the threat of extinction to become Britain's most common bird of prey.
08:32 Monday 5th August 2002

Ports blamed for killing off marine protection bill
Wildlife campaigners are blaming the UK ports industry for killing off a Bill to protect marine wildlife and habitats.
00:03 Monday 5th August 2002

Quarter of local authorities 'will miss recycling targets'
Friends of the Earth say a quarter of all local authorities will miss their statutory recycling targets for 2005-06.
00:03 Monday 5th August 2002

Insurer denies at-risk homes will be refused cover
A leading insurance firm is denying that homeowners at risk of flooding will be refused cover, although their premiums could still rise.
14:13 Saturday 3rd August 2002

Scientist blames failure of monsoon on US warplanes
A scientist claims the war in Afghanistan is partly to blame for the failure of the monsoon in parts of India.
16:35 Friday 2nd August 2002

Scientists develop shark fin soup DNA tests
Scientists have developed a way of genetically testing shark-fin soup.
12:34 Friday 2nd August 2002

Climate change 'could cut cold-related deaths'
Scientists say warmer winters due to global climate change could cut cold-related deaths in the UK by 20,000 a year.
12:12 Friday 2nd August 2002

Two more red kites poisoned
Two more red kites have been found poisoned in Yorkshire.
08:32 Friday 2nd August 2002

Thousands of homes may be bulldozed if Heathrow expands
Thousands of homes may have to be demolished if a proposed new runway at Heathrow airport is built.
01:07 Friday 2nd August 2002

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