Rainforest razed so cattle can graze

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Plans for Severn Barrage

Severn barrage details unveiled

The great divide: Green dilemma over plans for Severn barrage - Independent

Global warming is 'irreversible'

A team of environmental researchers in the US has warned many effects of climate change are irreversible.
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Emperor penguins face extinction

Scientists are suggesting that numbers of Emporer penguins is likely to drop by 95% by 2100. These suggestions are based on predictions of sea ice extent from climate change models.
Emperor penguins are unique in that they are the only penguins that breed during the harsh Antarctic winters. Colonies gather far inland after long treks across sea ice, where the females lay just one egg that is tended by the male.
The extent of sea ice cover influences the abundance of krill and the fish species that eat them - both food sources for the penguins.

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Avalanche kills three climbers in Scotland

The avalanche occurred on Buchaille Etive Mhor, near Glencoe, south of Fort William.

On Friday there were reports of wet and loose snow in many of the gullies in Glencoe. Snowfalls in the past few days have increased the risk of an avalanche and in places the snow reached up to four feet.

The Avalanche Information Service website warned that the hazard for Saturday would be "considerable - 3+". It stated: "Snowpack stability will remain poor on all steep north-north-west through north to east aspects above 850m where avalanches are likely. Weak cornices will continue to grow over these locations and be prone to collapse."

Guardian: Freak weather death toll mounts

Telegraph: Three climbers killed in Scottish highlands avalanche
Guardian: Danger warning as three climbers killed by Glencoe avalanche are named

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Timber cargo washed up on Kent shores

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Polish migrants return to Poland

Soaring pay lures Poles back home - BBC news article
Polish plumbers pack their bags as pickings get richer back east Times online