Green news roundup: Whales, weather and wildlife

The week’s top environment news stories and green events

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Environment editor
guardian.co.uk, Thursday 25 October 2012 08.42 EDT

A dead Sperm Whale floating in the Gulf of Mexico seen from the deck of NOAA Ship Pisces

A dead Sperm Whale floating in the Gulf of Mexico. Photograph: NOAA

Environment news

• US downplayed effect of Deepwater oil spill on whales, emails reveal
• Badger cull postponed until 2013
• UK makes biggest emissions cuts in Europe
• Ash dieback disease discovered in mature woodland in East Anglia
• China to approve new nuclear plants, ending moratorium after Fukushima
• UK public favours wind turbines over shale gas wells, poll finds
• Future of UK nuclear power hangs in the balance, says EDF boss

On the blogs

Prix Pictet 2012 : Carl De Keyzer

• The strength of the Prix Pictet is in danger of becoming watered down
• Evidence of pesticide harm to bees is now swarming
• Extreme high-vis: when you really want to be seen on a bike
• Noc the talking whale has told us to get out of the water
• Red laser beams enable cyclists to create their own bike lane
• Lotus Evora 414E: behind the wheel of an electric sports car

Multimedia

A young deer hides amongst the autumnal bracken at Dunham Massey park in Knutsford

• Autumn colours around the world – in pictures
• Oil-affected wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico – in pictures
• Badger cull postponed until 2013 – video
• Talking whale named Noc mimics human speech – video

Features and comment

A badger

• Brian May: Badgers win reprieve but we need a complete abandonment of cull plans
• Talking beluga whale named Noc is revealed
• Anti-aviation sentiment shared across Europe, say UK campaigners

Green jobs

• Environmental Health Technician, RAF Careers, UK, Salary £18,340
• Deputy Campaigns Director: Corruption, Global Witness, London, £50,000 – £60,000
• Senior Community Engagement Officer, Environment Agency, York, Leeds, Newcastle, £30,720 – £34,280

… And finally

• Can the Isle of Wight start a power revolution?
The island has taken its first steps towards a smart grid that will reduce electricity consumption and manage renewables

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