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The survival of one of the rarest butterflies in the world is entirely reliant on a ant.

The sci-fi plan would use giant mirrors in space to light city streets, but scientists are sceptical.

Something fishy is happening with the world's finite resources.

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EUAs ended slightly lower on Friday but held above key trend support and near €20 to post a small weekly loss.

Council in Kent told that disturbing the whale would breach wildlife law

It has attracted plenty of spectators during its stay. But Benny the lost beluga whale, who took up residence in the Thames last month, may end up leaving the crowds disappointed after it was announced that a fireworks display would have to be postponed to protect him.

About 15,000 people were expected to gather for the annual bonfire night celebrations in Gravesend, Kent, on 2 November to see a display set off from a barge on the river.

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Due to growth, South Pole is looking for a Business Development Director to focus on strengthening its worldwide market leading position in Sustainability and Climate Change mitigation.

As part of the Key Account Management team you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of prestigious clients and supporting new business development at South Pole.

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) on Friday revised its November auction to include an additional 1.2 million Vintage 2016 allowances that had previously been omitted.

Song meters help save a critically endangered bird; regional youth strut their stuff at an arts workshop; and flannel flowers put on a dazzling display.

Data showing record open interest on EU carbon allowance futures and options this year is misleading, Carbon Pulse has learned, with the potential volume to be delivered later this year far below what one exchange is currently reporting, leading to anger amongst market participants.

An international hydroelectric project set to deliver clean energy to Massachusetts should not proceed, because it may actually contribute to increased GHG emissions, according to a new report commissioned by three Maine environmental groups.

California's Air Resources Board (ARB) postponed its approval of cap-and-trade amendments this week as it grapples with a flood of industry questions about proposed price band levels and political issues tied to the midterm elections, regulatory sources said.

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) board wrangled for hours on Friday as nations debated whether to give climate aid to an oil-rich Gulf state.

World body urges Conservative government to ‘step up and show leadership’ on the air pollution crisis

The UK government is putting the health of millions of its citizens at risk by failing to tackle the country’s air pollution crisis, according the UN’s special rapporteur on human rights and the environment.

David Boyd said people’s right to breathe clean air was being violated in the UK and warned the crisis was responsible for up to 50,000 deaths – and devastating the lives of “many millions” more in towns and cities across the country.

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A 1,000-metre spider web and a hellbender devouring a snake are among this week’s pick of images from the natural world

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Closing prices, ranges and volumes for China's regional pilot carbon markets this week.

The Environment Agency is probing claims exporters are abusing the recycled plastics market.

Europe and Japan await the launch of their joint mission to the little world nearest the Sun.

NSW government trial will install 2.5kW of rooftop solar, free, for low-income households that forego their energy rebate.

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