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NERC appoints new UK Freshwater Quality Champions for five-year programme
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) has appointed Freshwater Quality Champions to lead a new programme that will study the water quality of UK rivers.
Shark impact on fishing communities
People who make a living fishing off the coral reefs around the Maldives say their daily income is down by almost a quarter due to sharks stealing their catch.
Propane could be the answer to sustainable air conditioning
According to a new study, using propane as a refrigerant could reduce the effects on global temperature increase from space cooling.
Female vegetarians at greater risk of hip fracture
A study of more than 26,000 middle-aged UK women reveals those with a vegetarian diet had a 33% higher risk of hip fracture compared to regular meat-eaters.
New research suggests wildlife cannot flourish in small isolated reserves
Small pockets of protected areas, separated by inhospitable farmlands, are not sufficient to preserve wildlife.