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Tidal records expose surge in hurricanes 16 Oct 2012 | 12:00 am
An examination of historical storm surges shows that Atlantic hurricanes are worsening
Sierra Leone 'pirate' fishing boats sell catches in EU 15 Oct 2012 | 08:38 pm
A UK campaign group claims that vessels fishing illegally in Sierra Leonean waters are authorised to sell their fish in Europe
Endangered animals caught in the tourist trap 15 Oct 2012 | 01:00 pm
Wildlife tourism generates conservation cash that many at-risk species now rely on to a startling degree. Curb it at their peril, warns Ralf Buckley
Badger cull - the science behind the gamble 12 Oct 2012 | 06:36 pm
Within days sharpshooters will begin killing badgers in a bid to stop them infecting cows with TB – the science justifying it doesn't convince everyone
Run-off from Greenland may weaken carbon sink 11 Oct 2012 | 09:41 pm
More fresh water than ever is draining into the Atlantic from Greenland, potentially changing how the ocean behaves
Chimps attack people after habitat loss 11 Oct 2012 | 06:39 pm
Civil conflict and agricultural expansion are fuelling violent chimp-human encounters in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Future farms need to use every trick in the book 11 Oct 2012 | 04:55 pm
Genetic modification of food plants has great potential, if used in conjunction with other farming techniques
Climate war looms over US coal exports to China 11 Oct 2012 | 04:34 pm
Weaning US power plants off the dirtiest fuel will count for little if Wyoming and Montana's huge reserves are shipped to Asia
Hidden green benefits of genetically modified crops 10 Oct 2012 | 10:00 pm
There is little solid evidence that genetically modified crops are harmful to the environment, and some may even boast green credentials
Hungry Africa's breadbasket needs to grow 10 Oct 2012 | 03:31 pm
The number of undernourished people in sub-Saharan Africa is on the rise – boosting home-grown wheat could be a viable solution
