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Thursday, January 07, 1999 GMT

6 January, 1999
Toxics release in Southern Spain
Local controls and European Union laws failed once more when a dam broke in southern Spain and thousands of cubic metres of toxic acid were released into the Sea, said WWF today.

News Feature
Under threat from the super-net
As over-fishing leads to catch restrictions in some parts of the world, government-subsidized commercial fleets are turning to the rich waters off West Africa. That is bad news for countries such as Mauritania — and for the marine environment

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Conservation: the new Chinese philosophy
Over the years, China has made strenuous efforts to protect its rich wildlife, but the difficulties are as enormous as the country. Now significant changes in public attitudes offer new hope for China's endangered species.


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