Russia drops piracy charges over Greenpeace protest
The Russian government has reduced charges of piracy against 30 Greenpeace activists to a lesser charge of hooliganism, but the environmental organisation says the maximum sentence of 7 years is still "wildly disproportionate". (BBC News)
Attenborough condemns badger cull
David Attenborough has criticised the government's plans to extend the badger cull, saying they are ignoring scientific evidence. (Guardian)
Coalition split over green levies
Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg says he does not agree with David Cameron's proposal to roll back green levies on energy bills. (BBC News)
Christian seeks landmark ruling over Sunday shifts
A Christian care worker has taken her case arguing she should not be forced to work on Sundays to the Court of Appeal. (Telegraph)
New galaxy "most distant" yet discovered
An international team of astronomers has discovered a galaxy 30 million light years away that will help shed light on the Big Bang. (BBC News)
