22/05/18

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Human race just 0.01% of all life but has destroyed over 80% of wild mammals – study

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/may/21/human-race-just-001-of-all-life-but-has-destroyed-over-80-of-wild-mammals-study

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Fred the labrador takes nine ducklings 'under his paw'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-cambridgeshire-44202975/fred-the-labrador-takes-nine-ducklings-under-his-paw

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Crackdown on wood burning stoves as ministers say air pollution is UK's No1 environment hazard

Under a new clean air strategy to be announced on Tuesday, wood burners that pump out too much smoke will be banned from sale, along with certain types of car tyres and brakes, cleaning solvents, fertilisers and solid fuels.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2018/05/21/crackdown-wood-burning-stoves-ministers-say-air-pollution-uks/

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'Living fossil' giant salamander heading for extinction

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-44190126

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Teenager who started massive Oregon wildfire ordered to pay $37 million
Blaze triggered evacuations, shutdown of highway and devastation to tourist attraction

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/wildfire-start-arson-teenager-fine-millions-columbia-river-gorge-a8362741.html