Poisoning causes decline of eagles

12:04am Wednesday 2nd July 2008

ILLEGAL poison baits were cited yesterday as the likely reason for a decline in native golden eagles in some parts of Scotland.

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By DAVID ROSS, Highland Correspondent

Move to protect species in inland waters

12:15am Tuesday 1st July 2008

Scott MacNab A new offence making it illegal for fish or live spawn to be introduced to inland waters without permission was announced yesterday.

New soil strategy launched

12:26am Monday 30th June 2008

MINISTERS will today launch a consultation to develop Scotland's first strategy for soil.

By DAVID ROSS, Highland Correspondent

Bee disease mystery deepens as mite reveals its secrets

12:56am Monday 30th June 2008

John von Radowitz A virus that has wiped out billions of honey bees is causing a buzz among scientists.

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Preparations are vital to fight climate change disasters, says charity

12:53am Monday 30th June 2008

Paula Fentiman Action must be taken to prepare for the increasing number of natural disasters expected to hit the world as a result of climate change, Save the Children says in a report released today.

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