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Green news roundup: Green Climate Fund, rhino deaths and plastic bags

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The week’s top environment news stories and green events

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Is a ban on GM crops more harmful than growing them?

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UK’s chief scientist has said GM crops could provide plentiful food with less damage to the environment and at lower costs. But does that mean we should grow them? Karl Mathiesen investigates.

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Guerlain to sustain a unique “grand cru” honey

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Guerlain teamed up with Brittany Black Bee Conservatory. Guerlain’s video spotlights the remarkable know-how and engagement of the Ouessant beekeepers. The island of Ouessant, off the coast of Brittany in western France, boasts one of the purest ecosystems in the world. Designated a “biosphere reserve” by UNESCO, the island is home to the Apis Mellifera … Read more

TAG Heuer’s new Formula 1 watch unveiled by two Gyrfalcons

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TAG Heuer Formula 1 calibre 16 Automatic. TAG Heuer, the Swiss avant-garde watchmaker, known worldwide for its high precision watches and chronographs, celebrated the last race of the Grand Prix season in Abu Dhabi in style when Mclaren Mercedes Formula One superstar and TAG Heuer brand ambassador Jenson Button showcased a show with two Gyrfalcons … Read more

Reflecting sunlight into space has terrifying consequences, say scientists

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But ‘geoengineers’ say urgent nature of climate change means research must continue into controversial technology to combat rising temperatures

Val Thorens triumphs at 2014 World Ski Awards

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Val Thorens in France named world’s best ski resort for second year in a row. French ski destination Val Thorens has been recognised as the World’s Best Ski Resort by voters at the World Ski Awards for the second successive year. The title of World’s Best Ski Hotel went to Stein Eriksen Lodge of the … Read more