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'Global surge' in rhino poaching
Rhino poaching around the world is on the increase in spite of efforts to protect the animals, a report warns.
'15-year high' for rhino poaching

Professor Phil Jones Climate data row man steps down
A university research unit director at the centre of a row over leaked climate change data steps down while a review takes place.

Chimney (AFP) EU 'should cut emissions by 30%'
Europe should impose a unilateral cut in greenhouse gas emissions of 30% by 2020, a leading climate economist says.

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