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Potential of ponds to bury carbon

Scientists suggest that ponds and lakes across the globe could absorb as much carbon as the world’s oceans.

Milk Roadmap sets environmental targets

Defra and the UK dairy industry have published a Milk Roadmap that aims to reduce the environmental impacts of producing and consuming liquid milk.

Bee colony losses to be given higher priority

Work on the investigation of bee colony losses by the National Bee Unit (NBU) is being given higher priority.

Could GM complement organic?

A leading US rice scientist suggests genetic engineering combined with organic farming may be the best future for the environment.