A crop-killing fungus is spreading out of Africa towards the world’s great wheat-growing areas
Jul 1st 2010
Banking against Doomsday
Gene banks represent an overdue push to preserve crop biodiversity. It also needs conserving on farms
Gorillas, tigers at risk due to climate change-report
Reuters
* Animals most at risk on islands, mountains, and coasts
* Global warming threatens 20-30 pct of plant, animal species Climate change hotspots in Africa
Counting the Earth's living riches is a landmark moment
Damian Carrington
Small fish said vital to seas; lower catches urged
Reuters // Reuters
OSLO, July 21 (Reuters) - Small fish play a big role in the oceans and catches should be cut sharply to safeguard marine food chains from plankton to blue whales, an international team of experts said on Thursday.
Maria Damanaki unveils EU fishing reforms
Fiona Harvey
European fisheries chief hopes phasing out 'discarding' and agreeing plans with member states will preserve Europe's fish stocks
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UN Puts Price On Biodiversity Loss
By environment reporter Sarah Clarke Updated Tue Jul 13, 2010 7:53pm AEST
Rust In The Bread Basket
07-01-2010
Cleared Forests Lead To Rise In Malaria In Brazil
Source: Reuters
UN Fears 'Irreversible' Damage To Natural Environment
GENEVA — The UN warned on Monday that "massive" loss in life-sustaining natural environments was likely to deepen to the point of being irreversible after global targets to cut the decline by this year were missed.