Natural world news

Ecological plight of bees highlighted by Liam Gallagher

by Nick 2 October 2009 14:09
The ecological effects of the falling honeybee population have been highlighted by Liam Gallagher. [More]

WWF continuing to get positive ecological results

by Nick 1 September 2009 09:14
The WWF is continuing to lead the way in action to safeguard the future of endangered species. [More]

One in five bees died last winter, says BBKA

by Nick 24 August 2009 13:56
The British Beekeepers' Association has reported that almost 20 per cent of the UK's bees died last winter. [More]

Bill Gates - weather god

by Alasdair 23 August 2009 11:47
Bill Gates, chairman of Microsoft, has plans to control the weather. [More]

Climate change blamed for bird shrinkage

by Nick 12 August 2009 11:58
High carbon emissions are altering the size of various species of birds, according to a new study. [More]

Bees need energy drinks, says RSPB

by Nick 11 August 2009 15:24
People in the UK have been encouraged to give their local bee population an energy boost [More]

Woodland biodiversity 'fading in Britain'

by Nick 29 July 2009 10:28
A team of scientists has warned that woodlands in the UK are becoming increasingly homogeneous. [More]

Endangered species 'not adequately protected'

by Nick 15 July 2009 15:15
The European Commission has warned that endangered species across the continent are being insufficiently protected. [More]

Government 'not doing enough to tackle bee decline'

by Nick 14 July 2009 14:56
A group of MPs has criticised the government for failing to do enough to curb the decline in the number of bees in the UK. [More]

Heatwave 'could be good for bees'

by Nick 2 July 2009 15:57
A beekeeper in Yorkshire has suggested that this week's heatwave could help stem the decline in the country's bee population. [More]