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Chemical pollutants in food
CSL's scientists constantly investigate chemicals in the environment that can have a direct impact on our health, particularly those chemicals we are exposed to via the food we eat.

Food fraud – how do we know our food is what it says it is?
Innovative approaches are being developed constantly by scientists at the Central Science Laboratory, Sand Hutton

"resolving conflicts between birds and people"
Aircraft collide with birds often. Lives are lost; a jet fighter annually.
Scientists at the Central Science Laboratory in Sand Hutton investigate and advise on these and other issues. We talk to John Allan who heads up the team

Scrayingham Ecological Water Treatment Plant
This unique, environmentally-friendly, energy free system, treats the waste water of an entire village. Not only a 'first' for Ryedale, it's a first for the UK.

Pesticides – careful use, misuse and illegal use
The Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme – Central Science Laboratory scientists keep a careful watch. We talk to a member of the team.

"grow your own petrol" - biofuels
another important aspects of environmental research taking place at the Central Science Laboratory in Sand Hutton, Nr York.

Safeguarding us and our environment
a dedicated team - just off the A64

Trees - protection and preservation
How Ryedale District Council looks after them in the public interest.

Missin' You
Part four in the series of talks based on life in Dalby Forest, this time looking at extinct species, by Brian Walker, Forestry Commission Environmental Officer.

Howsham Mill Re-visited.
An update since our 18 March story (Environment). Watch the project being featured on the BBC2's "Restoration Village" series, Friday 8 Sept, 9pm, BBC2, and join us voting for it to win and secure essential funding.

Pre historic remains revealed by the fire on Fylingdale Moor
A a follow-up to the story “Major fire regeneration project on Fylingdales Moor” broadcast on 2 June.

Safeguarding the roadside verges of Ryedale
We talk to Jennie Dicker, Biodiversity Officer for the North York Moors National Park, about a scheme to preserve and develop these unique habitats.

Saving Ryedale's Wildlife.
We meet Jean Thorpe from Norton, who has dedicated her life and home to the care and re-habilitation of the regions injured and needy wildlife.

Recycling Ryedale's waste
An update on our original 2003 story covering the rolling out of Ryedale District Council's waste recycling trials.

Water Voles on Fylingdales moor and in the North York Moors National Park.
Rona Charles, Ecology officer for the North York Moors National Park, talks about their decline and the need to preserve the natural habitat of this indigenous mammal.

Bugs and Snails and Glow-worm tales
Part three in the series of talks based on the activities of indigenous life in Dalby Forest, by Brian Walker, Forestry Commission Environmental Officer.

Butterfly Conservation: The North York Moors Project
We hear about the surveys, population monitoring and management of key sites being undertaken by scientists and volunteers.
And see some stunning butterfly photographs.

Heated by the Sun - a Ryedale Restaurant goes Geothermic
The Queens Head in Amotherby is helping the environment using energy stored in the earth.

Environmental issues and Ryedale Council
Nick Coakley, Ryedale District Council's Environment and Energy Officer explains.

Environment issues in the Dalby Forest
“Sticks and Stones the Forest Bones” - a talk by Brian Walker, Forestry Commission Environmental Officer.

Birds in the Dalby Forest environment
"A Bird in the Hand" - second episode in the series presented by Brian Walker, Forestry Commission Environmental Officer

Guess what's going on at Fylingdales?
no, not the RAF. . . the Moor !

Norton Wildlife Watch - Young people and the environment
We hear enthusiastic young people, determined to make a difference locally and internationally, describe their practical work and the extent to which they are showcasing it around the world.