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Watch this: the recycling pug puppy!

In the video this eco-friendly pug sorts paper from plastic, rides mass transit, swaps carrots... more


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Monday, 14 Feb 2011

15-year-old boy will ski to the North Pole!

15-year-old boy will ski to the North Pole!

15-year-old Parker Liautaud will be the youngest person to ski to the North Pole. NEXT ... more


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Friday, 26 Mar 2010

Air pollution in the UK is killing 50,000 people a year

Air pollution in the UK is killing 50,000 people a year

Air pollution in the UK is killing 50,000 people a year, according to a government report. ... more


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Wednesday, 24 Mar 2010


Are you in an eco group?

A few weeks ago First News reader Robbie Jansen told us about the light bulb logo he designed a... more


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Monday, 24 Jan 2011

Don't throw away pumpkin pulp!

Ice cream, ravioli and cake - these are just some of the tasty treats you can create with the le... more


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Saturday, 29 Oct 2011

What will happen if we don’t recycle?

What will happen if we don’t recycle?

  To a lot of people, recycling is becoming automatic. It doesn’t take extra ... more


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Friday, 3 Sep 2010


Schools given Green Flag Award!

Over 1,000 schools have been awarded the Green Flag Award! More than 1,000 schools in En... more


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Friday, 26 Mar 2010

Boris Johnson wants to ban plastic bags

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, wants London to be plastic bag-free

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, wants London to be plastic bag-free by the time the Olympi... more


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Tuesday, 16 Feb 2010

Help the bees!

Bees are very important to humans and it’s a big worry that their numbers are dropping. ... more


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Tuesday, 26 Apr 2011


A world powered by nature

What would a world powered by wind, sun and water look like? Have you ever wondered what wo... more


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Tuesday, 18 Jan 2011

What a tree-t!

We could be seeing a lot more lovely trees popping up all over the country thanks to a new camp... more


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Thursday, 30 Dec 2010

Pedalling to power Christmas

Pedalling to power Christmas

We powered lights on a Christmas tree with pedal power (a bike)! The plan was to keep the ligh... more


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Wednesday, 15 Dec 2010


How to make a mini nature reserve

How to make a mini nature reserve

Whether you have a windowbox, a balcony or acres of garden, you can attract wildlife by making... more


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Friday, 15 Oct 2010

Help the planet: cut out waste

As Plastiki – the boat made of plastic bottles – has completed its journey, the ca... more


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Friday, 13 Aug 2010

Get your hands dirty and get planting!

Get your hands dirty and get planting!

THIS autumn 300,000 children in schools and youth groups across the UK are being given free tr... more


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Thursday, 27 May 2010