If you have been away from the computer the last couple of days, here is a quick look over some recent headlines.
Plastic waste in the Thames will devastate marine life, report warns
Stream of rubbish flowing into North Sea having disastrous effect on freshwater ecosystem too, study shows.
A science news preview of 2014
From satellites to food security, as the new year begins, the BBC's science and environment journalists look ahead to what we can expect to see in the headlines.
Ivy: the forgotten festive plant
Often dismissed as an unwelcome invader, this evergreen climber is useful in the garden and as part of festive decorations.
How to create a butterfly garden
If we want to preserve our native butterflies, we need to grow the right plants in our gardens to encourage them.
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