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• UK family wins asbestos payout in death of railway worker
• Suspected US drone attack kills eight in Pakistan
• Mutated strain of H1N1 virus detected in US and Norway
• UK lawyer comments on court case against Boeing over London jet crash
• Victims of London jetliner crash sue Boeing
• Ireland requests replay of FIFA World Cup play-off with France
• Severe flooding hits Cumbria, England
• Seven die from H1N1 swine flu virus; total virus victims in Wales rises to 21
• At least nineteen dead after suicide bomb blast in Pakistan
• Uruguay qualify to take last spot in 2010 FIFA World Cup
• Herman van Rompuy named as first permanent EU President
• UN criticises Israel's latest settlement plan, angry reaction from US and UK
• Mobile operator Orange bills French doctor €160,000 for one month of Internet use
• Somali pirates attack US-flagged ship, vessel evades capture
• Senator Xenophon of Australia calls for criminal investigation into Scientology

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Latest news 20 November 2009: UK family wins asbestos payout in death of railway worker 17 November 2009: Poaching in Zimbabwe on the rise 16 November 2009: Non-industrial emissions key for meeting Kyoto targets in Europe 11 November 2009: Public access to information on emissions from European industries 9 November 2009: Cigarette butts kill fish, scientists complain 5 November 2009: New ocean forming in African desert 3 November 2009: Scientists: Snow on Mt. Kilimanjaro to melt in twenty years 1 November 2009: Erosion influences Nigerian climate policy 27 October 2009: Europe's noise exposure - first map 26 October 2009: Hopes for treaty on climate begin to wither
Africa Poaching in Zimbabwe on the rise New ocean forming in African desert Scientists: Snow on Mt. Kilimanjaro to melt in twenty years Erosion influences Nigerian climate policy Report says global warming may cause 25m malnourished children by 2050 Asia Japan pledges 25% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 Philippines hit by Typhoon "Kiko" (Morakot), dozens killed Earth Day 2009 celebrated around the globe Endangered Luzon Buttonquail photographed alive by Philippines documentary Class action launched by Australian bushfire survivors against SP AusNet Central America Strongest earthquake in 150 years hits Costa Rica Frog-killing fungus spreads across Panama Canal towards South America Asbestos controversy aboard Scientology ship Freewinds Europe UK family wins asbestos payout in death of railway worker Non-industrial emissions key for meeting Kyoto targets in Europe Public access to information on emissions from European industries Europe's noise exposure - first map UK energy companies announce that prices for bills could increase	Middle East Abu Dhabi starts constructing 'green city' Series of earthquakes hit Taiwan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Indonesia Israeli company develops new radioactive waste conversion process Series of earthquakes hit Indonesia, Turkey, and Norway North America Cigarette butts kill fish, scientists complain US fall foliage report: September 17 Government shuts off water to California farms in controversial effort to help threatened species Blob off Alaskan coast identified University study finds U.S. defense contract information in 'electronic waste' in Africa Oceania Australia's "most powerful" windfarm approved Recession hits Australian asbestos victims fund Mushroom corals change from male to female and back again One day after attempted rescue, six stranded whales die on Australian beach Class action launched by Australian bushfire survivors against SP AusNet South America Brazilian environmentalists tell residents to urinate in shower to save water Wikinews Shorts: December 2, 2008 Volcanic eruption in Galapagos not threatening tortoises, people Earth Day 2008 marked in various ways Brazilian President: not continuing to use biofuels would be a 'crime against humanity'

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Subcategories

This category has the following 8 subcategories, out of 10 total.

[+] Environment (420 articles; 10 subcategories) A [+] Asbestos (16 articles) C [+] Climate change (126 articles; 3 subcategories)

E [+] EPA (2 articles) [+] Energy (80 articles; 5 subcategories) G [+] Greenpeace (31 articles)

H [+] Hurricane (0 articles; 5 subcategories) J [+] June 30, 2005 (12 articles)

Pages in category "Environment"

The following 192 pages are in this category, out of 420 total.

Portal:Environment " "Bali Roadmap" agreed on, applauded "Massive" oil spill in Alaska "One-litre car" may help traffic pollution 1 100 icebergs heading for New Zealand 13 pilot whales returning to sea, off Western Australia 2 2005 World Social Forum-Brazil coverage 2007 Hope Parade in Taiwan inconjuncted with creation and environment awareness 2008 Boao Forum for Asia starts with sectors on economy, environment, and the Internet 2008 Leisure Taiwan launched in Taipei World Trade Center 4 400 pound python seized by wildlife officials in Florida 5 500 stranded melon-headed whales rescued in Philippine bay A Abu Dhabi starts constructing 'green city' Al Gore and Climate Panel awarded Nobel Peace prize 2007 Amazon deforestation accelerating Amazon rainforest being destroyed faster than previously believed Annual Perseids meteor shower visible in northern hemisphere Anti-whaling Sea Shepherd crew detained in South Africa Appalachian Mountains coal company target of protesters Arctic ice cap shrank sharply this summer Arctic ice levels at record low opening Northwest Passage Argentina celebrates its independence day covered in white Arnold Schwarzenegger marks three day visit to Canada Arnold Schwarzenegger to visit Canada Asbestos controversy aboard Scientology ship Freewinds Asbestos discovery triggers evacuation and closure of New Jersey middle school Asbestos scare shuts down mail delivery in Christchurch, New Zealand Asbestos victims file 6.6 billion yen class action lawsuit in Tokyo Australia records hottest year on record Australia saves three billion plastic bags from circulation Australia stingray deaths possible revenge for Steve Irwin Australia's "most powerful" windfarm approved Australian Labor Party announces new Climate Change Policy Australian Medical Association backs ethanol blended fuels Australian blitz on fish poaching Australian frog is rediscovered after 17 years Australian government approves Tasmanian pulp mill Australian government commits AU$60 million to cut greenhouse emissions Australian government paves way for nuclear waste dump in Northern Territory Australian government says technology could reduce emissions three times more than Kyoto Australian nuclear power plants rejected by states Australian report shows emissions increase "more than doubled since the 1990s" Australian warship sunk as artificial reef Australians more concerned by global warming than terrorism, says Lowy report Australians unite against whaling in Southern Ocean B Big Island residents prepare for arrival of Flossie Bird flu hits Philippines Black vulture population targeted for reduction at Virginia boat launch Blair challenges New Zealand to fight against global warming Blair recognizes Kyoto treaty stopped by its restrictions Blair wishes to cooperate with the United States to reduce climatic change Blob off Alaskan coast identified Bonobo chimp threatened in Congo Brazilian President: not continuing to use biofuels would be a 'crime against humanity' Brazilian environmentalists tell residents to urinate in shower to save water Britain's Royal Windsor Castle to get hydro-electric power plant British Airways plans to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 50% by 2050 British government considering new nuclear power stations British scientists claim 2005 warmest yet in Northern Hemisphere Brown promises Britain will lead world in fight against climate change Bulusan Volcano releases some ash Buncefield oil depot tank 'was overflowing' Bush EPA nominee abandons insecticide-on-children study after Senate hearing Bush calls for US offshore oil exploration

B cont. Bush proclaims Northwestern Hawaiian Islands a National Monument Businesses and individuals worldwide to turn lights off as part of Earth Hour 2009 Businesses and individuals worldwide turn lights off as part of Earth Hour 2008 C California lead bullet ban moves forward California offers rebates for alternative fuel vehicles California's SB 1 Bill Originators' and Supporters Turn Against Bill Calls for "critical breakthrough" in the opening speeches of Climate Conference in Bali Calls for bottled water bans grow in Canada Cambridge, Mass., city council recommends construction firm W. R. Grace remain under DEP supervision for asbestos contamination Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, releases study of local emissions Canadian Prime Minister Harper agrees to send 'Clean Air Act' to committee Canadian government 'will respect' Kyoto law Canadian government employee faces criminal charges in leak of environment plan Canadian government threatens to ignore law respecting Kyoto Protocol Canadian province receives warning from Exxon Canadian trio claim South Pole record for trans-Antarctic trip Carbon trading scheme proposed by British MP Caterpillars force temporary closure of Wisconsin state park Chair of European Parliament's agricultural committee discusses biofuels with Wikinews Chesapeake Bay Program issues first-ever water quality forecast China bans free plastic bags China completes "mammoth" Three Gorges Dam hydro-electricity project China promises cut in carbon dioxide emissions China targets Google, Baidu and Internet portals over porn Chinese bloggers pressure leads to kitten killer giveup Christchurch, New Zealand floods causes havoc Cigarette butts kill fish, scientists complain Class action launched by Australian bushfire survivors against SP AusNet Climate Conference in Bali concluded; opinions on outcome differ Climate Negotiations soon to conclude in Bali; UN "concerned by the pace of things" Climate campaigners scale UK Parliament and hang protest banners from the building Climate change a factor in Australia's warmest year on record Climate change impacts Wyoming Climate change talks continue in Bali Climate conference in Bali begins on Monday Colombia’s Uribe orders the bombing of a Natural National Park Corruption blamed for Papuan rainforest destruction Cyclone Emma crosses West Australian coast D Dam removal proposal for Klamath River David Suzuki to Visit University of Toronto Demand for biofuel irrigation worsens global water crisis Developing nations bring technology transfer on agenda against resistance of Canada, Japan and US Diesel spill in northern Saskatchewan Dozens of cats removed from feces-ridden New Jersey house Duck hunters asked to help monitor spread of Avian Flu E EPA block massive West Australian energy project EPA proposes using Clean Air Act to fight global warming EU adopts renewable energy measures EU awards partial victory to Finland over wolf hunting case EU may see no reason to go to next major emitters meeting EU regulation prevents sale of 'small' kiwi fruit in Bristol shop EU, US declare intent to cooperate on climate change at summit Earth Day 2008 marked in various ways Earth Day 2009 celebrated around the globe Earthquake hits Ottawa, Canada Earthquake strikes northeast Japan, shakes Tokyo Endangered Luzon Buttonquail photographed alive by Philippines documentary Environmentalists: "Turn everything off!" on February 1st Eritrea declares its coastline a protected area Erosion influences Nigerian climate policy Error hits Greenpeace donations Europe's noise exposure - first map European Union to fund scheme to reduce aircraft emissions and noise pollution Exxonmobil burns off excess fuel in Jurong Island, Singapore

F Fears about Songhua settled Fisherman in Virginia charged with killing alligator Flaming possum blamed for New Zealand fire Florida and Puerto Rican manatees may be removed from 'endangered species list' Forest preservation plan debated at climate talks Freelance reporter fired from Boston Globe for adding fictitious details to story Frog-killing fungus spreads across Panama Canal towards South America G G8 leaders set new emissions target GOES-12 weather satellite fails during adjustment Genetically modified seeds got into New Zealand Global Population Speak Out - Action announced for 2010 Global warming underestimated, say scientists Google to invest in alternative energy Gorbachev warns against rapid globalization Government shuts off water to California farms in controversial effort to help threatened species Great white sharks to be protected in New Zealand Green opportunism pays off Greenhouse-gas emission targets may come later says Ban Ki-moon Greenpeace activists clash with Japanese whaling fleet in Southern Ocean Greenpeace founder supports nuclear energy Greenpeace report says Chernobyl death toll has been underestimated Greenpeace tries to thwart Chesapeake Bay fishing fleet Greenpeace, Sea Shepherds end Southern Ocean whaling protest Grey Wolves are Still Protected by the Endangered Species Act Guadalupe River Park and Gardens opens in San Jose, CA, USA Guards at Nova Scotia jail refuse to work after asbestos discovery H Halema`uma`u crater erupts in Hawaii, USA Half of life could go extinct by century's end, warn eminent biologists Harp seal hunt approved by Canada, activists call for boycott of Canadian seafood Haze covers Southeast Asia Haze crisis over Malaysia prompts talks with Indonesia Haze in South East Asia worsens Heavy rain causes flooding across the UK Hindu Holy Men in India threaten to boycott Ganges River Festival because of pollution Historic 'Tree of Knowledge' dies in Queensland, Australia Holland park introduces special trail for elderly and impaired Honolulu man dies after fall into sewage-contaminated harbor Hopes for treaty on climate begin to wither Humans may have contributed to 2003 European heatwave Humpback whale found dead in River Thames, England Hurricane Beta makes landfall in Nicaragua Hurricane Flossie threatens Big Island of Hawaii with winds, rain Hurricane Ophelia hits U.S. East Coast Hurricane forecasters: Up to 10 hurricanes in Atlantic Hydrogen fuel cell cars promoted in various states, but U.S. federal funding cut I IEA warns: bleak future for the World without more energy investment IWC passes pro-whaling resolution after close vote Iberia burning: forest fires rage across Portugal Imperial College London geology students fined in China for "illegal map-making" In pictures: UK celebrates Bonfire night Indiana tornado kills at least 19 Indonesia pledges to cut haze-causing forest fires by half Inhabited tropical island lost to rising seas International Whaling Commission adjourns for private talks Israeli bombardment spills 35,000 tons of heavy fuel oil Israeli company develops new radioactive waste conversion process J Japan backs down from hunting Humpback whales Japan fishermen clash with surfers over 2007 dolphin hunt Japan pledges 25% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 Japan to hunt 950 whales for "scientific research" Japanese detain two anti-whaling activists, deny abuse claims K Kyoto Protocol comes into effect Kyoto Treaty becomes legally binding on February 16 L Lahar at New Zealand's Mount Ruapehu

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