NZ emissions plan upsets farmers

Rare penguin took over from rival
Human arrival in New Zealand led to the extinction of one penguin species to the advantage of another, scientists suggest.

Emissions up in developed nations
Emissions of greenhouse gases by industrialised nations rose 2.3% from 2000 to 2006, the UN climate change agency says.

Farmers bring foot-and-mouth case
Fourteen farmers affected by last year's foot-and-mouth outbreak in England are to sue two labs and the government.

EU set to backtrack on emissions
EU leaders look set to give way to demands from some members to water down the bloc's ambitious climate change plans.

UK 'needs tougher climate target'
The UK's official climate advisers say an 80% emissions cut by 2050 should include international aviation and shipping.