Glow-worms go dark all over Britain

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There is anecdotal evidence indicating a decline in the number of glow-worms in the UK. Some observers believe that this is attributable to the increased use of insecticides, while others highlight loss of habitat. Alan Stewart, a research scientist at the University of Sussex, believes that male glow-worms could be confused by road lighting, thus hampering their efforts to find glowing females. This research builds on the already established fact that glow-worms flourish best in very dark places.

Larvae, Fireflies

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Winchester College's 100m pounds sterling housing scheme could spoil the character of historic city

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The 300-acre Barton Farm estate on the edge of Winchester, England, where 2,000 houses could be built, could be sold by Winchester College, the oldest public school in the UK. This plan was opposed by a government planning inspector in 1997, but the school has made it clear that it is still willing to sell the land. Opposition has also been expressed by local politicians of all parties. There are fears that a large development would have a negative impact on the character of the historic city.

Residential Buildings, Residential Building Construction, Residential construction, Housing, Winchester, England

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'It's too little and miles too late. We have been abused by the system.'

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Residents of Camelford, England, have reacted sceptically to the news that a new investigation is to be undertaken into the contamination of the water supply to the town in 1988. Some people feel that they have developed long-term health problems as a result of drinking contaminated water.

Waste Management and Remediation Services, Water Pollution, Investigations, Camelford, England

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