The latest environment news stories
An investigation plan to establish how to clean up a beach affected by radioactive particles has been agreed by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the environmental watchdog.
Bid to reintroduce extinct beeConservationists attempting to reintroduce an extinct bumblebee are heading to Sweden to collect queens after a bid to bring the species back from New Zealand failed.
Green energy 'vital', says CameronDavid Cameron has backed the growth of renewable energy as "vital" to the UK's future - but warned green power sources had to be financially sustainable.
Lumley to front 'swap and shop'Actress Joanna Lumley is fronting a new Marks & Spencer campaign aimed at changing clothes shopping habits towards greater recycling.
Trump 'lured by first ministers'US businessman Donald Trump has complained he was "lured" into investing in Scotland by two first ministers.
Call for 600m 'fracking' limitControversial "fracking" for shale gas should only take place at least 600 metres down from aquifers used for water supplies, scientists have said.
Offshore wind farm application madeA planning application to develop an offshore wind farm in the North Sea is to be considered by Marine Scotland, it has been revealed.
Wet April 'will not avert drought'This month's heavy rainfall will not be enough to avert a drought across parts of the UK, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman has said.
Tourism 'not harmed by wind farms'Four out of five people have said wind farms do not affect their decisions over where to holiday in the UK.
Shell strikes £1 billion Cove dealOil giant Royal Dutch Shell has agreed to buy an East Africa-focused exploration firm for £1.1 billion amid predictions that the region will become a major natural gas source.
Davey slams clean energy criticsEnergy Secretary Ed Davey has hit out at critics who paint the green agenda as an "unbearable burden", claiming a shift to clean energy has many benefits.
Gardens wind farm plan challengedEnglish Heritage and the National Trust have launched a rare legal challenge to a scheme to install four large wind turbines near a "treasured" Elizabethan garden.
Birds 'inadvertently grow flowers'Giving floral gifts to a loved one is a tried-and-tested romantic gesture.
'Wind turbines moratorium needed'Wind turbine applications are overwhelming communities and should be put on hold for six months, the Scottish Government has been told.
Deep-water wind turbines worked onThe UK and US will work together to develop "floating" wind turbines to harness more offshore wind power at a potentially lower cost, the Government has said.
More heavy rain on the way for UKBritain is set to face a further week of heavy rain interspersed with some sunshine after a spell of unseasonably warm spring weather.
Wildlife rescue centre unveiledA £3.5 million wildlife rescue centre has been created in response to a rising number of sick, injured and orphaned wild animals requiring treatment.
Air chief attacks 'damaging policy'UK growth is being "undermined by Government policy", the head of British Airways' parent company has said.
Wind power backed by 72%: studyAlmost three-quarters of people in Scotland support wind power as part of the country's energy mix, according to a new poll.
Review ordered over badger cullA judicial review is to be held into the Government's decision to allow badgers to be killed in England to halt the spread of bovine TB.
Rain fails to alleviate droughtThis week's heavy rain has not alleviated the drought gripping swathes of the country, the Environment Agency said.









