Melting Permafrost may Increase Global Warming. UN agency receives early flow of funds from donor countries. EU expected to tighten rules for GM organisms. Aussies protest entrance of nuclear waste shipment. Horseshoe crab fishing banned to protect migratory bird food.
Groups oppose oil exploration in the Great Barrier Reef.
Bush wields smog and mirrors on energy issue. World losing forests at a lower rate, says UN agency. Zambia bans hunting licences after concessions are exploited. Australian world heritage park braces for cane toad invasion. Global warming may cost world billions, says report.