Conservation & Environment News - Week 25/12/07 - 31/12/07

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City to unveil conservation plans - BBC News 26/12/07

Views on proposals to create a new conservation area in a Lancashire city are to be sought.

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Humans 'drive out large mammals' - BBC News 27/12/07

Almost 80% of the Earth's surface has experienced a sharp fall in the number of large mammals as a result of human activities, a study suggests.

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The climate threat to Japanese rice - BBC News 29/12/07

In Japan government scientists are trying to find ways to reduce the impact of global warming on the country's rice crop.

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Forecasts Of Air Quality May Be Added To Weather Broadcasts - Medical News Today 26/12/07

Weather broadcasts have long been a staple for people planning their day. Now with the help of NASA satellites, researchers are working to broaden daily forecasts to include predictions of air quality, a feat that is becoming reality in some parts of the world.