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environment 2024-11-07 15:41

HS2 spends over £100m on bat protection shed with no evidence of harm

• HS2 has allocated over £100m for a bat protection structure near the railway line.
• The decision responds to regulations from Natural England, despite lacking evidence of train-related harm to bats.
• The situation reflects the complexities and challenges faced by the UK in advancing infrastructure projects.

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environment, politics 2024-08-20 08:52

Plans for New Road Threaten Bat Population in Norfolk

• Natural England formally objects to plans for a £274m road in Norfolk.
• Proposed road threatens bat population in Norfolk.
• Government advisers express concerns over the impact on the environment.

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science, environment 2024-07-27 10:18

Rare Pink Calcified Seaweed Discovered Off South Cornwall Coast

• Divers have uncovered rare maerl beds off the Cornish coast, which are often referred to as the 'ancient woodlands of the sea.'
• Natural England aims to enhance protections for these vital underwater ecosystems.
• The discovery highlights the importance of marine conservation efforts in the region.

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