Environment
Indonesia sending back hundreds containers of waste from West
Customs officials said several Indonesian-owned companies that imported the waste must return it to the countries of origin within 90 days.
Massive ice sheet melting faster than feared – threatening coastal cities around world
Thick, impenetrable slabs are expanding so rapidly on the interior the run-off area has increased by 26 per cent since 2001
It’s appropriate to be scared about climate change pace – senior scientist
A number of scientists have spoken to the BBC about climate change.
Climate change on our doorstep revealed in horrific photos of dead fish in one of Britain’s most scenic areas
The shocking scenes in The Chilterns - designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - show the impact of climate change right on our doorsteps, according to environmentalists
Dolphins in English Channel are latest pollution victims with some infected by chemicals banned 40 years ago
High levels of industrial chemicals are building in the blubber and skin of one of the largest coastal populations in Europe, say scientists
Food bank handed out 750 meals in one hour with huge 30 per cent rise in uses
Camborne, Pool and Redruth says it faced unprecedented demand over the summer holidays.
Number of households in temporary accommodation highest in more than a decade
It is the highest number of households in temporary accommodation since mid-2007.
Badger cull expanded in effort to tackle TB in cattle
The Government has granted licences for culling in 11 additional areas and reauthorises 29 existing culls across England.
New species of electric eel produces highest voltage discharge of any known animal
The creature, which delivers an electric shock of up to 860 volts - more than 200 volts higher than ever previously recorded, is one of two new species of electric eel