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Tehran Battling Severe Pollution as Thick Smoke Blankets City
Substandard private vehicles and low-quality fuel blamed for pollution.
Shell Abandons Shale Gas Production Targets on Investment Return Delay
Energy giant CEO Peter Voser explains why shale gas will not bring short-term profits to the company
French Government Eyes €100m Windfall from 'Politically Motivated' Car Tax Proposal
The levy on the purchase of high emissions cars is expected to increase to €8,000, up from €6,000
Ministers to Meet Dairy Farmers over Protest against Milk Price Cut
UK government ministers will meet with farmers' representatives as the Co-op agrees to pay more for its milk
Startling Decline in Starlings to be Researched
Researchers from RSPB will work with farmers in Somerset and Gloucestershire to study the steep decline of starlings in the UK.
Rio+20 Summit Fails to Impress Rights Groups [PHOTOS]
Noticeable absentees at the summit were David Cameron, Barack Obama and Angela Merkel, the heads of rich nations of the world.
Recent UK Floods Wreak Havoc on Birds
Lapwing, redshank, and black-tailed godwits are the primarily affected species by the floods.
Earth Day 2012: Google Doodle Celebrates Earth Day with Animated Flowers [VIDEO]
Earth Day 2012 is celebrated across 192 countries and the latest Google doodle depicts the logo in blooming flowers in a garden.