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The re-introduction of wolves to a US National Park has not helped re-establish quaking aspens, as many researchers had hoped.

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BP says the cost of its Gulf of Mexico oil spill has risen to $8bn - a rise of more than $2bn in the last month alone.

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Researchers begin a study of the "super-sized" mice found on a tiny Scottish island in the Outer Hebrides.

Researchers begin a three-year study to uncover the secrets of St Kilda's super-sized field mice.

Hundreds of sharks have been spotted off the Queensland coast.

Hurricane Earl weakens as it nears the US East Coast, though officials warn it remains "large and powerful".

Inside the Royal Navy's powerful and stealthy attack submarine

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Ultrafine measurements of atmospheric gases could help scientists track down the last sources of CFCs thought to be slowing the recovery of the ozone layer.

The government's chief environment scientist calls for more openness in admitting the UK's cuts in greenhouse gas emissions are an illusion.

The River Amazon has dropped to its lowest level in 40 years in north-eastern Peru, leaving boats stranded.

Why bed-bugs are on the march again