Conservation & Environment News - Week 30/10/07 - 05/11/07

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California's natural born killers - BBC News 31/10/07

Earth, wind and fire formed a deadly trilogy in California this month to reduce an estimated 1,800 sq km (700 sq miles) to ash and charred remains in a matter of days.

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A green lesson for politicians - BBC News 05/11/07

While a BBC poll suggests people worldwide are willing to contemplate serious changes to their lifestyles to combat global warming, the issue of energy taxes appears to be very sensitive.

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National Trust in houses land row - BBC News 03/11/07

The National Trust has said it would fight the government to protect the countryside from housing development.

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10-year plan for footpath repairs - BBC News 05/11/07

It will take 10 years to repair and improve the extensive rights of way network in Powys, a two-year study for council leaders has found.

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Humanity is the greatest challenge - BBC News 05/11/07

The growth in human population and rising consumption have exceeded the planet's ability to support us, argues John Feeney. In this week's Green Room, he says it is time to ring the alarm bells and take radical action in order to avert unspeakable consequences.