PM urged to cut wind farm subsidy
More than 100 Conservatives are among MPs who have written to the prime minister calling on him to slash subsidies for onshore wind turbines.
VIDEO: Birds' paradise lost in Kashmir?
Nearly a million migratory birds visit Kashmir's wetlands every year, but this time the severe winter has made it nearly impossible for them to find food.
VIDEO: MPs urge PM to cut wind farm subsidy
More than 100 Conservative MPs have written to David Cameron calling on him to slash subsidies for onshore wind turbines.
Algeria women clinch ticket to London Olympic Games
Blida, Algeria, February 4, 2012 - Hosts Algeria became the fifth women's team to secure a ticket to the London 2012 Olympic Games after they won the Women's African Olympic Qualification tournament on Saturday, with a 3-1 (25-16, 25-21, 20-25, 25-12) victory over reigning African champions Kenya on the third and final day at Tchaker Blida Hall in Algeria.
Anti-fracking demo in Enniskillen
About 100 people gather in Enniskillen to demonstrate against the use of fracking to extract gas from shale rock in County Fermanagh.
Oil spurs Canadian PM China visit
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will visit China next week to discuss Canada's oil products, after the US blocked a key pipeline.
Prince optimistic for fisheries
Prince Charles says there are reasons to be optimistic about the state of the world's oceans, but it is "critically urgent" to tackle overfishing.
Do the dead outnumber the living?
Do the dead outnumber the living - or is it the other way round?
U.S. Men's Update: Jackson to Join San Diego
Chris Jackson, the technical coordinator for the U.S. Men’s Volleyball Team, will join the staff… Read
Algeria and Kenya claim second wins at African Olympic qualifiers
Blida, Algeria, February 3, 2012 -- Hosts Algeria and reigning African champions Kenya continued their winning form on the second day of the Women’s African Qualification tournament in Blida on Friday. Algeria swept Seychelles easily 3-0 (25-6, 25-6, 25-12), while Kenya beat Egypt 3-2 (25-23, 23-25, 25-13, 20-25, 16-14) after a thrilling encounter.
Salvatore, Apol Appointed as 2012 Olympics Referees
The United States’ Patricia ‘Patty’ Salvatore and Dan Apol have been appointed by the… Read
Positive response from 'Cool Volley' programme in St. Kitts and Nevis
Lausanne, Switzerland, February 3, 2012 – In January, “Cool Volley” dipped its toes in the waters of St. Kitts and Nevis and received a very positive response from all involved, according to national federation president Glenn Quinlan and FIVB technical and development director Helgi Thorsteinsson.
Totally tropical at Kew
A tour of Kew's Royal Botanic Gardens' exotic orchids
U.S. Women’s National Team Open Tryout Roster
A projected record 208 athletes have signed up to participate in the U.S. Women’s National Team… Read
Green void looms after Huhne departure
What Huhne’s departure means to 'the greenest government ever'
Referees confirmed for Volleyball and Beach Volleyball at 2012 Olympic Games
Lausanne, Switzerland, February 2, 2012 – The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) is very proud to announce the list of referees who have been appointed to officiate at the 2012 Olympic Games in London later this year. A total of 20 referees will officiate at the volleyball competition with a further 16 at the beach volleyball competition.
Largest optical telescope created
Astronomers at the Paranal observatory combine four telescope to create the world's largest virtual device with a 130m-mirror.
Striking galaxy image from Hubble
The Hubble space telescope captures an image of a "barred spiral" galaxy that could help us better understand our own Milky Way.
Olympics shoot for green medal
Will London 2012 fulfil its ‘greenest Olympics’ pledge?
VIDEO: Lifting the Cutty Sark into place
The historic tea clipper will be reopened to the public in spring 2012. Part of the conservation work included lifting her 3m off the ground.
